Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Apple created post-quantum cryptographic protocol PQ3 for iMessage Russian hacker is set to face trial for the hack of a local power grid Microsoft released red teaming tool PyRIT for Generative AI CISA orders federal agencies to fix ConnectWise ScreenConnect bug in a week FTC charged Avast with selling users’ browsing data to advertising companies (..)

Spyware 93

Spyware Cyber Insurance Hacking Advertising 93

Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

Infecting systems and using them to mine cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Malicious advertisement. Malicious advertisement, generally known as malvertising, is a tactic that attempts to distribute malware through online advertisements. Tricking a target into providing sensitive information for identity theft. Ransomware.

Malware 98

Malware Adware Spyware Advertising 98

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

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Spyware 94

Spyware Hacking Advertising Antivirus 94

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

New XBash malware combines features from ransomware, cryptocurrency miners, botnets, and worms. NSO mobile Pegasus Spyware used in operations in 45 countries. Hackers stole $60 Million worth of cryptocurrencies from Japanese Zaif exchange. Homebuyers Being Targeted by Money Transfer Scam. Ngrok Mining Botnet.

Computers and Electronics 54

Computers and Electronics Cryptocurrency Spyware Data breaches 54

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Thus, during the World Cup a brand-new scam appeared: it offered users to win a newly released iPhone 14 for predicting match outcomes. These sites referenced public figures and humanitarian groups, offering to accept cash in cryptocurrency, something that should have raised a red flag in itself.

Phishing 90

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 90

SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

The word “covid” in various combinations was typically used in the names of packages hiding spyware and banking Trojans, adware or Trojan droppers. After the application ran, it could follow one of several scenarios, depending on its creator’s greed and the advertising module’s capabilities.

Mobile 132

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 132

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Spyware – malware that spies on the computer to collect the information about a product, a company, a person. The goals can be different – to sell this information to those who may benefit from it, like the advertisers, competitors, data companies; to obtain the banking information and passwords, and so on.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40