Hot for Security

MAY 4, 2021

A second flaw present in the same open-source web browser engine, tracked as CVE-2021-30663 and reported by an anonymous researcher, can be similarly exploited to achieve “arbitrary code execution.”. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited,” the company says. How to patch now.

VPN 144

VPN Adware Engineering Malware 144

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Malware has been present in the digital space since the 1980s, with early prank malware like the Morris Worm or the (c)Brain. Easily one of the most frustrating types of malware, adware is software designed to harass users with a torrent of unwanted or malicious ads. However, malware is not quite as amusing in a modern context.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The security researcher that handle the Twitter account Privacy First first reported the alleged unethical behavior and published a video that shows how the app harvest users ‘data. At the time of writing, it is not clear if Trend Micro removed the apps itself following complaints or if Apple removed them due to their activities.

Adware 75

Adware Data collection Advertising Antivirus 75

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 11, 2019

Imposter apps and browser extensions masquerading as legit tools represent a clear and present risk that companies must account for. We use them to extend the functionality of our web browsers, for things like developer tools, adware blockers, or tools to browse through CRM applications, like Salesforce.com, for instance.

Digital transformation 133

Digital transformation Adware Technology Software 133

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. It’s a whole underground world with its own rules, market prices, and reputational institutions, an overview of which we present in this report.

Malware 106

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 106

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 131

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 131

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Anti-virus giant, Kaspersky, blocked 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware, and risk-ware attacks. There is a more considerable threat potential towards industrial and supply chain domains that are harder to detect than the present crop of attacks. Apple iOS users often fall prey to mobile scams; around 30.1%

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Other packages were presented in English, so they could be targeting users from other countries. 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. The packages contained highly obfuscated malicious JavaScript and Python code.

Malware 105

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 105

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. It allows an unprivileged user to take control of a Windows domain computer — or even a domain controller — provided the Active Directory certificate service is present and active. IoT attacks. Country*. %

Malware 96

Malware Adware Ransomware IoT 96

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Scams could present themselves in many forms. Threat actors can develop fake mobile apps to install adware, steal PII and financial data, extract cookies and credentials, and download further payloads (such as spyware) from a remote-controlled domain. Carefully examine the email address, URL, and spelling used in any correspondence.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

From a high-level perspective, the infection chain follows the expected execution flow: However, in this case, the shellcode was heavily obfuscated – the technical details were presented in the ‘ The leap of a Cycldek-related threat actor ‘ report. We were not able to attribute Black Kingdom to any known threat group.

Ransomware 138

Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 138

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Some employees are not strictly using their business accounts for work-related purposes. For example, 42% of workers say they are using personal email accounts for work and nearly half (49%) have admitted to increasing how often they do this. The cybercriminals were after login credentials for accounts on the official WHO site.

Scams 60

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 60

Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

The best technology cannot account for the actions and specifically the mistakes that humans can make which may totally undermine the solution that technology provides. These can include viruses, trojans, worms, spyware and adware. This is especially true in the world of security.

Security Awareness 70

Security Awareness Wireless Ransomware Passwords 70

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.) Related Cybersecurity Threats Many cybersecurity threats indirectly affect networks through related assets. or network traffic.

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Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98