SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2021: 9,599,519 malware, adware and riskware attacks on mobile devices were prevented. We have seen no new mass campaigns seeking to distribute any specific mobile malware family; nor were there any newsworthy events similar to what we had early into the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mobile 91

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 91

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

You had very rich and powerful adware companies, making liberal use of bundled installers. The adware was frequently incredibly invasive, with affiliate networks often in meltdown promoting every kind of rogue install under the sun. One day, the “agree to install” button would be missing. Exploits were rampant.

Internet 68

Internet Internet Adware Spyware 68

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

We examined malware and unwanted software disguised as popular PC and mobile games. We also looked in greater detail at some of the strains of malware being distributed and the dangers they pose for users. Gathering secrets from browsers, crypto wallets and other applications, this malware affected users in forty-five countries.

Adware 112

Adware Mobile Phishing Malware 112

Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2019

DealPly adware abuses reputation services to remain under the radar. Houston County Schools in Alabama delayed the school years opening due to a malware attack. GermanWiper, a data-wiping malware that is targeting Germany. Crooks turn victims into money mules via confidence/romance scams. Once again thank you!

Data breaches 53

Data breaches Adware Small Business Advertising 53

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

MobiHok RAT, a new Android malware based on old SpyNote RAT. Commodity Malware Reborn: The AgentTesla Total Oil themed Campaign. Crooks hacked other celebrity Instagram accounts to push scams. Two selfie Android adware apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Play Store. Tor Projects Bug Smash Fund raises $86K in August.

Adware 53

Adware Password Management Advertising Hacking 53

SecureList

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

But it is too early to celebrate: attacks are becoming more sophisticated in terms of both malware functionality and vectors. Experts also continued to find malware in apps on Google Play, despite Google’s efforts to keep threats off the platform. Map of infection attempts by mobile malware, 2021 ( download ).

Mobile 119

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 119

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Scams could present themselves in many forms. For instance, financially-motivated threat actors often plant in malicious URLs spoofing these events to fraudulent sites, hoping to maximize their chances of scamming naive internet users for a quick (illicit) profit.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

DLP is included in the organization policy, but individuals must also use this strategy to keep all data safe during ransomware or malware attack. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. Some companies detect data leaks after months or even years.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

However, when examined more closely, most hosting IPs were found to have hosted malicious content (such as some serious malware ) in the past, and had connections to other high-risk IPs. Contextual graphs such as these show the relationships between web hosts and dropped malware. Bitcoin scams. For instance, rojadirecta[.]me

Scams 114

Scams Mobile Social Engineering Advertising 114

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

In 2022, Kaspersky security solutions detected 1,661,743 malware or unwanted software installers, targeting mobile users. With many examples of malicious and unwanted apps on Google Play being discovered after complaints from users, we decided to take a look at what the supply and demand of such malware on the dark web looks like.

Malware 99

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 99

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

The steps in the process include the following: Step 1 You visit a legitimate (or seemingly legitimate) website that has an injected malicious code in it that looks like advertising. Step 3 Once the malware has found a vulnerability, the exploit kit will inject a malicious code there and download ransomware on your system.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

According to our telemetry, cybercriminals were actively trying to masquerade their malware as popular messengers and online conference applications that were used by remote workers to replace offline communications. Scam and phishing. One of the most common concerns for workers is related to phishing scams. Online cinemas.

Scams 57

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 57