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. 100% NOT a pyramid scheme Social media pages are not the only concern when it comes to brand and logo theft.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

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. The most widespread spyware are keyloggers and trojans.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

Security Affairs

AUGUST 1, 2022

An Australian national has been charged for the creation and sale of the Imminent Monitor (IM) spyware, which was also used for criminal purposes. The 24-year-old Australian national Jacob Wayne John Keen has been charged for his alleged role in the development and sale of spyware known as Imminent Monitor (IM).

Spyware 103

Spyware Malware Cybercrime Hacking 103

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

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Anyone who has used a computer for any significant length of time has probably at least heard of malware. Malware has been present in the digital space since the 1980s, with early prank malware like the Morris Worm or the (c)Brain. However, malware is not quite as amusing in a modern context. How Does Malware Work?

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Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The most common malware family found in attachments were Agensla Trojans. They used official advertisements and provided a synopsis of the film on the website. We also observed a mailing last year which exploited the subject of vaccination to spread malware. Malware families. In 2021: 56% of e-mails were spam.

Phishing 67

Phishing Scams Accountability Banking 67

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As a result, the person gets an automated reply from an official address of a legitimate organization, containing unsolicited advertisements or a scam link. For example, spammers actively advertised services of a company transporting people to Russia. Most scam messages offer a compensation or prize to the recipient.

Phishing 94

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 94

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 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.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2023

A technical analysis of NullMixer malware operation revealed Italy and France are the favorite European countries from the attackers’ perspective. Executive Summary Our insights into a recent NullMixer malware operation revealed Italy and France are the favorite European countries from the opportunistic attackers’ perspective.

Malware 82

Malware Social Engineering Encryption Marketing 82

Security Affairs

JULY 4, 2023

A Mexican threat actor that goes online with the moniker Neo_Net is behind an Android malware campaign targeting banks worldwide. The threat actor advertises the Smishing-as-a-Service platform on Telegram. The case was reported by security researcher Pol Thill. The malicious apps are used to capture SMSs containing authorization codes.

Banking 79

Banking Phishing Social Engineering Authentication 79

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Rootkits are malware implants that are installed deep in the operating system. However, on one of the infected machines, we found malware that we think is probably related to CosmicStrand. This malware creates a user named “aaaabbbb” in the operating system with local administrator rights. Other malware.

Malware 103

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 103

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. For instance, rojadirecta[.]me Insecure Sites.

Scams 114

Scams Mobile Social Engineering Advertising 114

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Hackers infected dozens of soldiers in recent months, but IDF declared that it has detected the attack, locked out the malware and took down attackers’ infrastructure. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Social Engineering 63

Social Engineering Media Spyware Advertising 63

SecureList

AUGUST 5, 2021

In addition to various cloud-related emails, we blocked messages disguised as business correspondence and containing links to malware. By following it, the recipient risks not only handing over their personal data to the attackers, but also downloading malware to their computer or phone. Malware families.

Phishing 116

Phishing Banking Scams Computers and Electronics 116

SecureList

MARCH 7, 2024

Remember that by installing any software from unverified sources, you risk infecting your device with malware. During signup, the scammers additionally offered the victim a “free consultation”, during which they likely used social engineering to persuade the victim to hand over money.

Phishing 98

Phishing Scams Cryptocurrency Accountability 98

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The malware posed as ransomware, demanding money from the victims for “decrypting” their data. UNC4841 deployed new malware designed to maintain presence on a small subset of high-priority targets compromised either before the patch was released or shortly afterwards. Verdict: prediction not fulfilled ❌ 7.

Hacking 105

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 105