SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Our recent research into the adware landscape revealed that this malicious CAPTCHA is spreading through a variety of online resources that have nothing to do with games: adult sites, file-sharing services, betting platforms, anime resources, and web apps monetizing through traffic.

Adware 129

Adware Malware Cryptocurrency Password Management 129

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Rather than trying to deliver malware through clumsy email attachments, cybercriminals have recently turned to malicious advertising or malvertising. On these websites, cybercriminals advertise a piece of high-demand software and trick users into a download. And in 2023, malware delivery evolved hand-in-hand with Mac info stealers.

Malware 129

Malware Software Passwords Cryptocurrency 129

SecureList

JUNE 25, 2025

Main types of threats affecting the SMB Sector, 2025 ( download ) The top threats targeting SMBs in 2025 included downloaders, Trojans, and adware. Adware also made the top three list. Adware often comes bundled with freeware or shareware, effectively serving as the price for using the free software.

Adware 65

Adware Phishing Computers and Electronics Banking 65

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

A flaw in LastPass password manager leaks credentials from previous site. Two selfie Android adware apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Play Store. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Adware 83

Adware Password Management Advertising Hacking 83

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

At first considered a reasonably dangerous threat (researchers now believe it’s a form of adware), Silver Sparrow is nevertheless a malware family of intrigue for showcasing “mature” capabilities, such as the ability to remove itself, which is usually reserved for stealth operations. Adware accounted for another 22 percent.

Malware 126

Malware Adware Software Passwords 126

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Once installed, these files would primarily load Adware – programs that flooded victims’ devices with unwanted advertising and gathered their personal data for third-party use, but in particular cases the same spreading technique is used to download malicious implants for targeted espionage. Kaspersky detected 1.66

Scams 75

Scams Phishing Passwords Internet 75