SecureList

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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

Mobile 94

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 94

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2023

There are crawlers that can search your phone for personally identifiable information (PII), account credentials, banking-related or credit card data in seconds. Instead, hackers know that our mobile devices store a lot of PII, which can be sold on the dark web for profit or re-used in social engineering campaigns.

Mobile 98

Mobile Banking Malware Spyware 98

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

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. VIPs and executives can also be impersonated to conduct social engineering attacks.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

One of the most outstanding examples involves $2 million ‘s worth of CS:GO skins stolen from a user’s account , which means that losses can get truly grave. Adware (4.19%) comes second: this type of software displays unwanted (and sometimes irritating) pop-up ads which can appear on a user’s computer or mobile device.

Mobile 96

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 96

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Data from the Brazilian Federation of Banks registered a considerable increase in crime (such as explosions at bank branches to steal money) and cybercrime (increased phishing and social-engineering attacks) against banking customers and banking infrastructure. Of course, this is the result of economic problems caused by the pandemic.

Cryptocurrency 104

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 104

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Jump ahead: Adware. Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface. Rather than stealing data, adware is more of an irritant forcing users to see unwanted ads. Most users are familiar with adware in the form of unclosable browser pop-ups.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

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. Worms arrive through system vulnerabilities or clicking on malicious attachments.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

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. One of the most striking new stealers has been OnionPoison. Previously discovered stealers have not been left behind.

Cryptocurrency 87

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 87

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Easily one of the most frustrating types of malware, adware is software designed to harass users with a torrent of unwanted or malicious ads. Some signs of adware infection include: Your browser is noticeably slower than usual. Want to Learn More About Malware? Check Out How to Prevent Different Types of Malware.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The group delivers its malware using social engineering. Cybercriminals make extensive use of social engineering tricks to entice potential victims into installing malware: the promise of an Android version of a game that’s not on Google Play ; the chance to play games for free ; access to game cheats; etc.

Malware 100

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 100

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 99

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 99

SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Furthermore, we analyzed the messages published on the dark web offering access to the video streaming platforms in order to define what the “dark streaming” market looks like today: how much accounts cost, who buys them and what may happen consequently. Popular shows as a lure.

Phishing 94

Phishing Accountability Malware Adware 94

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Many of these attacks prey upon human nature by using social engineering tactics to trick a user into inadvertently allowing ransomware onto their system, under the guise of something legitimate. This might be your boss, or somebody from HR, IT, or accounting departments. And there are those which infect you with ransomware.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

The backdoor, which is the core component of Bizarro, contains more than 100 commands and allows the attackers to steal online banking account credentials. The Trojan may also use social engineering to convince victims to download a smartphone app. In early April, we discovered malicious code in version 3.17.18

Ransomware 134

Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 134

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