SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2023: A total of 5,704,599 mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks were blocked. Quarterly highlights The number of malware, adware, or unwanted software attacks on mobile devices began to climb again in Q2 2023. of all threats detected. 16.79 +3.52 2.96 +2.96

Mobile 79

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 79

Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2019

Although the campaign has not reached the magnitude of the Zacinlo adware campaign, it is already infecting users worldwide.” It can also steal cookies and login info from victims’ accounts on Facebook, YouTube, Amazon, and Airbnb. Experts reported that it is already infecting users worldwide.

Spyware 69

Spyware Adware Malware Accountability 69

Krebs on Security

JULY 28, 2022

The service, which accepts PayPal, Bitcoin and all major credit cards, is aimed primarily at enterprises engaged in repetitive, automated activity that often results in an IP address being temporarily blocked — such as data scraping, or mass-creating new accounts at some service online. Which hints at a possible BOTNET.

Advertising 217

Advertising Software Computers and Electronics Internet 217

Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2021

According to the blog BornCity , multiple users have been reporting malware infections, their devices were infected with adware designed to display unwanted and invasive ads. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Gigaset). Many Android users reported the infections on the Google support forums. The German website heise.de Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 107

Malware Adware Firmware Accountability 107

SecureList

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The most common threat was Downloaders (89.70%), followed by Adware (5.25%) and Trojans (2.39%). Adware (5.25%) and Trojans (2.39%) were also in the top three desktop gaming-related threats. The generous offers on the screenshots below will most probably result in your Steam or Riot Games account being stolen.

Mobile 98

Mobile Phishing Accountability Scams 98

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Attempts to run malware designed to steal money via online access to bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 118,099 users. At the end of last year, the number of users attacked by malware designed to steal money from bank accounts gradually decreased, a trend that continued in Q1 2021. Financial threats. IoT attacks.

Mobile 91

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 91

IT Security Guru

AUGUST 9, 2022

It can affect you mentally and financially, and an 100% unhackable device or account necessitates taking precautionary measures. . Secure your accounts with complex passwords. This method works because many people set ordinary and easy-to-remember passwords, often using the same one for multiple accounts.

Data breaches 103

Data breaches Passwords Antivirus Accountability 103

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

A bug in Instagram exposed user accounts and phone numbers. Crooks hacked other celebrity Instagram accounts to push scams. Two selfie Android adware apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Play Store. One of the hackers behind EtherDelta hack also involved in TalkTalk hack. Once again thank you!

Adware 51

Adware Password Management Advertising Hacking 51

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

But over the last few years, credible threats, exploits, and hacks of Apple products have become more persistent. There’s been much fuss made about “actual” Mac malware in the press (and in this very article), but PUPs and adware are a significant issue for Mac computers. Adware accounted for another 22 percent.

Malware 96

Malware Adware Software Passwords 96

Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2019

Researchers speculate the Linker malware has the same authors of the OSX/Surfbuyer adware. “Each of the four files were uploaded anonymously, meaning the user was not signed into a VirusTotal account.” At the time of writing, OSX/Linker malware samples haven’t been observed in the wild yet.

Malware 71

Malware Adware Advertising Internet 71

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Anti-virus giant, Kaspersky, blocked 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware, and risk-ware attacks. Social engineering, alternatively known as ‘human hacking,’ is manipulating digital service users by exploiting emotions to steal their credentials, finances, and other sensitive details. The trojan- Banker.AndroidOS.Gustuff.d

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Unlike common stealers, this malware gathered data that can be used to identify the victims, such as browsing histories, social networking account IDs and Wi-Fi networks. More cryptocurrency-related threats: fake hardware wallets, smart contract attacks, DeFi hacks, and more. One of the most striking new stealers has been OnionPoison.

Cryptocurrency 92

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 92

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. Hacking and Social Engineering Attack vector – a specific method used by a hacker to accomplish his malicious goal. With it, users can send and receive messages as if they were connected to a private network.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

With the special technical capabilities of monitoring, deanonymization and seizing of BTC accounts now in place, we should expect cybercriminals to switch to transit cryptocurrencies for charging victims. Some companies have gone entirely virtual, and an account takeover could cause severe harm to their business or sales.

Cryptocurrency 112

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 112

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 119,252 unique users. As in the previous quarter, a total of 15 of the Top 20 threats for macOS are adware programs. Web antivirus recognized 675,832,360 unique URLs as malicious. Geography of threats for macOS. Country*. % Mauritania.

Adware 97

Adware Malware Ransomware IoT 97

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

It is especially important to analyze how this threat originates, because many cybercriminals work in teams, buying and selling Google Play accounts, malware, advertising services, and more. The price depends on the account features, such as the number of already published apps, number of their downloads, etc.

Malware 106

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 106

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Most malicious objects detected for the macOS platform are adware. You can read our analysis of a new adware program called Convuster here. If the employee clicks the link, they are redirected to a spoofed website containing a fraudulent form for entering their corporate account credentials – data which is captured by the attackers.

Malware 102

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 102

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 100,829 unique users. In Q2 2022, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of malware designed to steal money from bank accounts on the computers of 100,829 unique users. was the most common adware encountered in these three countries.

Mobile 63

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 63

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

We believe DeathStalker to be a group of mercenaries, offering hack-for-hire services, or acting as an information broker to support competitive and financial intelligence efforts. The attackers distribute this password-stealing Trojan under the guise of game cheats in an attempt to steal accounts, card numbers, crypto-wallets and more.

Malware 105

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 105

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 107,848 unique users. In Q1 2022 Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of malware designed to steal money from bank accounts on the computers of 107,848 unique users. Financial threats. IoT attacks.

Mobile 104

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 104

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 99,989 unique users. LockBit themselves attributed the leakage to one of their developers’ personal initiative, not the group’s getting hacked. Web Anti-Virus recognized 251,288,987 unique URLs as malicious. AdWare.OSX.Amc.e,

Mobile 90

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 90

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 106,863 unique users. Worth noting is the MacStealer spy program , also discovered in Q1 2023, which stole cookies from the victim’s browser, as well as account details and cryptowallet passwords. 2 AdWare.OSX.Amc.e Telnet 69.2%

Mobile 66

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 66

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

Attempted infections by malware designed to steal money via online access to bank accounts were logged on the devices of 79,315 users. During the reporting period, Kaspersky solutions blocked attempts to launch one or more malicious programs designed to steal money from bank accounts on the computers of 79,315 users. Threat geography.

Phishing 132

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 132

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 104,257 unique users. Speaking of the most widespread threats detected by Kaspersky security solutions for macOS, most of our Top 20 ranking positions are occupied by various adware apps. IoT attacks. IoT threat statistics.

Malware 96

Malware Adware Ransomware IoT 96

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

We hacked your (( Network )), and now all files, documents, images, databases and other important data are safely encrypted using the strongest algorithms ever. We observed hacked WordPress, Amazon and Azure servers used by the Trojan for storing archives. We Are Back ? You cannot access any of your files or services.

Ransomware 138

Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 138

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

For example, malware, spyware, adware, computer worms, botnets, trojan horses and similar malware do not normally impact network equipment (routers, firewalls, etc.) Similarly, organizations must try to monitor and control for technology supply chain corruption, unpatched vulnerabilities, and compromised service providers (hacked MSSP, etc.).

Network Security 98

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

The majority (61.43%) of the discovered threats belonged to the adware category. For instance, adware that belongs to the AdWare.AndroidOS.Notifyer family was distributed in the first quarter under the guise of a file named ir.corona.viruss.apk, and Backdoor.AndroidOS.Ahmyth.f Quarterly highlights. The Trojan checks for a com.tencent.ig

Mobile 71

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 71

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 76,551 unique users. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to create an administrative account on the server and install arbitrary malware in the form of a JAR plugin. 2 AdWare.OSX.Pirrit.ac 3 Hoax.OSX.MacBooster.a

Mobile 79

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 79

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 95,546 unique users. Financial threats Financial threat statistics In Q2 2023, Kaspersky solutions blocked malware designed to steal money from bank accounts on the computers of 95,546 unique users. 2 AdWare.OSX.Agent.gen 8.54

Mobile 80

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 80