Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2019

Rockwell has released firmware updates that address the vulnerability for the affected controllers. Below the recommendations published by Rockwell Automation to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability: Update to the latest available firmware revision that addresses the associated risk. Pierluigi Paganini.

Firmware 74

Firmware Social Engineering Advertising Malware 74

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

100% NOT a pyramid scheme Social media pages are not the only concern when it comes to brand and logo theft. VIPs and executives can also be impersonated to conduct social engineering attacks. In 2019, the FBI dubbed this tactic as the “ $26 Billion scam ”, given the high losses associated with this social engineering method.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

In their campaigns to infect mobile devices, cybercriminals always resort to social engineering tools, the most common of these passing a malicious application off as another, popular and desirable one. We had recorded apps featuring aggressive advertising appearing in Google Play before, but 2020 proved rich in this kind of cases.

Mobile 141

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 141

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

At its core, malware exploits existing network, device, or user vulnerabilities , posing as little a risk as annoying advertisements to the much more damaging demand for millions of dollars in ransom. Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Adware advertisements might appear in places where ads typically don’t show up; might be completely unrelated to the software or website you’re using, including the depiction of explicit material; and might even begin performing a number of unwanted tasks on your device. Firmware rootkits are also known as “hardware rootkits.”.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In July, we reported a rootkit that we found in modified Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware, the code that loads and initiates the boot process when the computer is turned on. The group delivers its malware using social engineering. Mobile statistics. Targeted attacks.

Malware 111

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 111

eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Malvertising: Malicious advertisements that are distributed through legitimate ad networks can lead users to infected websites or trigger downloads of malware. Social engineering attacks: These involve manipulating individuals to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems.

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Software Data breaches DDOS Ransomware 98