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Warning over free online file converters that actually install malware

Malwarebytes

The FBI warned specifically about that malware leading to ransomware attacks, but we’ve also seen similar sites that install browser hijackers, adware, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These extensions are often browser hijackers and adware. com (Adware) freejpgtopdfconverter[.]com Imageconvertors[.]com

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IT threat evolution in Q3 2024. Mobile statistics

SecureList

million attacks involving malware, adware or potentially unwanted mobile apps were prevented. Adware was the most common mobile threat, accounting for 36% of all detected threats. 1576 packages were mobile ransomware Trojans. Conversely, there was a minor uptick in the proportion of detected adware. 9.79 -1.65

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IT threat evolution in Q3 2024. Non-mobile statistics

SecureList

More than 90,000 users experienced ransomware attacks. Nearly 18% of all victims published on ransomware gangs’ data leak sites (DLSs) had been hit by RansomHub. According to the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), this individual also was behind the infamous Reveton ransomware Trojan spread in 2012 — 2014.

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Macs targeted by info stealers in new era of cyberthreats

Malwarebytes

Unlike ransomware, which is deployed against large businesses that cybercriminals hope can pay hefty ransoms, info stealers can deliver illicit gains no matter the target. Some info stealers dont even require an additional stepthey can take cryptocurrency directly from a victims online accounts.

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The mobile malware threat landscape in 2022

SecureList

Figures of the year In 2022, Kaspersky mobile products and technology detected: 1,661,743 malicious installers 196,476 new mobile banking Trojans 10,543 new mobile ransomware Trojans Trends of the year Mobile attacks leveled off after decreasing in the second half of 2021 and remained around the same level throughout 2022. percentage points.

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The mobile malware threat landscape in 2023

SecureList

million malware, adware, and riskware attacks. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 40.8% The year’s trends Malware, adware, and riskware attacks on mobile devices dipped in February, only to rise steadily until the end of the year. By contrast, adware activity on user devices increased. 14.82 -1.81

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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. AdWare, the ex-leader, moved 2.5

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