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Apps on Google Play Store with in-built Adware

CyberSecurity Insiders

Security researchers from Dr. Web have discovered in their latest study that many of the applications hosted in the Google Play Store were loaded with adware and info stealing malicious software. However, it is also urging its users to download apps on android platforms only from authenticated resources. .

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IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. Mobile statistics

SecureList

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2022: A total of 5,623,670 mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks were blocked. Droppers (Trojan-Dropper), accounting for 26.28% of detections, were the most common threat to mobile devices. million mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks. Quarterly figures.

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8 Tips to protect your devices from malware attacks

Webroot

Adware : Installs itself on your device and displays unwanted online advertisements and pop-ups. Don’t download software unless it is from a website you know and trust. Use multi-factor authentication. Using more than one form of authentication to access your accounts, make it more difficult for malicious actors to gain access.

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Gaming-related cyberthreats in 2020 and 2021

SecureList

Analysts predict that mobile gaming will account for $90.7 Last year’s lockdowns gave a boost to the mobile market, with users downloading thirty percent more mobile games per week in Q1 2021 than in Q4 2019 globally, reaching over one billion weekly downloads. Global consumer spending on mobile games reached $44.7

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Gaming-related cyberthreats in 2023: Minecrafters targeted the most

SecureList

Kaspersky experts researched threats related to the top 14 games available for download or poised for release on streaming platforms, such as Origin and Steam, as well as platform-agnostic titles, to provide a comprehensive overview of current threats. Most of these files were unwanted software called “Downloaders” (89.70%).

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Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Check Point published mobile security research showing that 46% of respondents experienced employees downloading at least one malicious app during 2020. Adware : Though not all security professionals consider adware malicious, this threat category presents users with unwanted advertisements and may track their activities without consent.

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How to update your drivers and when you need to

Malwarebytes

Click on Update & Security Click on Windows Update Click the Check for updates button Click the View optional updates option Click the Driver updates tab Select the driver you want to update Click the Download and install button. Once you complete the steps, the newer driver will be downloaded and installed automatically on your device.