The Hacker News

JULY 18, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on an adware module that purports to block ads and malicious websites, while stealthily offloading a kernel driver component that grants attackers the ability to run arbitrary code with elevated permissions on Windows hosts.

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CSO Magazine

JUNE 7, 2023

The campaign is designed to push adware to Android devices with the purpose of driving revenue. Bitdefender has uncovered a hidden malware campaign living undetected on mobile devices worldwide for more than six months.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 18, 2024

The post ESET: Chinese Adware Opens Windows Systems to More Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Threatpost

AUGUST 31, 2020

The notarized malware payloads were discovered in a recent MacOS adware campaign, disguised as Adobe Flash Player updates.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 23, 2024

In a recent report, the eSentire Threat Response Unit (TRU) has uncovered a sophisticated adware strain dubbed AdsExhaust, cunningly disguised as the Oculus installer application.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 17, 2021

A newly found adware in the wild is seen only targeting Apple MacOS devices. And security analysts from SentinelOne argue the adware dubbed as “AdLoad” has the capabilities of stealing and snooping the infected devices.

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Threatpost

JULY 6, 2020

percent of Android users who were targeted with mobile malware or adware last year were left with undeletable files. Researchers say that 14.8

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 17, 2022

Security researchers from Dr. Web have discovered in their latest study that many of the applications hosted in the Google Play Store were loaded with adware and info stealing malicious software. The post Apps on Google Play Store with in-built Adware appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 6, 2023

Over 60,000 Android apps disguised as legitimate applications have been quietly installing adware on mobile devices while remaining undetected for the past six months. [.]

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2019

Malware researchers from enSilo have spotted a new variant of the DealPly adware that uses a new method to avoid detection. The main feature of the DealPly adware is to install browser extensions that display advertisements in the victim’s browser. Let’s see in detail how the DealPly adware abuses the reputation services.

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 27, 2023

A set of 38 Minecraft copycat games on Google Play infected devices with the Android adware 'HiddenAds' to stealthily load ads in the background to generate revenue for its operators. [.]

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Dark Reading

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The new adware, dubbed Adrozek, is being distributed by large, well organized threat actors, according to Microsoft research.

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Threatpost

MARCH 1, 2021

A snapshot of the 2020 mobile threat landscape reveals major shifts toward adware and threats to online banks.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2023

Bitdefender researchers have discovered 60,000 different Android apps secretly installing adware in the past six months. Bitdefender announced the discovery of more than 60,000 Android apps in the past six months that were spotted installing adware on Android devices. ” reads the report published by Bitdefender.

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The Hacker News

JULY 8, 2022

A malicious browser extension with 350 variants is masquerading as a Google Translate add-on as part of an adware campaign targeting Russian users of Google Chrome, Opera, and Mozilla Firefox browsers.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The study found over twenty phishing websites hosting at least 925 malicious files using the movies as bait, requiring would-be victims to either provide personal information (including credit card numbers), or to install adware applications to view the movies. .

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Penetration Testing

MAY 1, 2024

A recent update of Apple’s XProtect security framework, which included an unprecedented 74 new rules targeting the prolific Adload adware, appears to have been ineffective.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Experts at Wandera’s threat research team discovered two adware apps on the Google Play Store that were downloaded 1.5M+ times. Researchers at Wandera discovered two adware selfie filter camera apps on the Google Play that were pushing ads and that can record audio. SecurityAffairs – Android, Adware). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 30, 2022

Several adware apps promoted aggressively on Facebook as system cleaners and optimizers for Android devices are counting millions of installations on Google Play store. [.].

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Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 21, 2022

But adverts being annoying is just the surface level, some adware are highly manipulative and can act as a disguise for malicious programs. However, there are ways to recognize adware infections and mitigate […]. The post What Is Adware – From Nuisance to Threat appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 18, 2022

The post Industrial Spy, a New Stolen Data Market Is Advertised via Adware and Cracks appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Unlike traditional stolen data marketplaces, where data is used to extort enterprises and threaten them with GDPR fines, Industrial Spy promotes itself as a marketplace where organizations […].

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The Hacker News

JUNE 6, 2023

Thousands of adware apps for Android have been found to masquerade as cracks or modded versions of popular apps to redirect users to serve unwanted ads to users as part of a campaign ongoing since October 2022.

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SecureBlitz

MARCH 1, 2024

In this post, we will reveal Adware signs and effects. Adware is malicious software (malware) that prompts up ads on computer screens – usually while surfing the net. Plus, how to remove them from your web browsers. However, there is more to this program than malware.

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SecureBlitz

MAY 23, 2023

Here is the Adware vs Ransomware comparison. Two common types of malware that can cause significant disruptions and pose risks to users are adware and ransomware. In today’s digital landscape, threats to computer systems and online security are prevalent.

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We Live Security

JULY 21, 2024

Some adware is far more than an annoyance – it can expose the system to even more dangerous threats that can run code at the highest privilege level in Windows.

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SecureBlitz

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Here is a comprehensive adware guide. Well, chances are you've encountered adware. Adware is a type of software that displays unwanted advertisements on your device. It's […] The post Adware Guide for Beginners: Stay Safe Online appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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Dark Reading

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The top 10 categories of digital threats on macOS are all adware programs, with only a sliver of the share of victims affected by actual malware, according to an IT management firm.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 18, 2024

These... The post Sneaky Android Adware Masquerades as Popular Games to Bombard You With Ads appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Heimadal Security

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The post Adware Found in 75 Apps on Google Play and App Store appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. The apps would do more than flood the users with advertisements, they also generated revenue through impersonating other legitimate apps. It is reported that collectively, these apps were downloaded […].

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 26, 2022

As a result, this aggressive behavior lands it in the realm of adware. Catching the adware. Catching this adware in real time is a game of install and wait. It is only when the ads start displaying outside the app at random that this qualifies as adware. Or as we call it, Android/Adware.HiddenAds.PPMA. App Information.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The accounts are pushing games, wallpaper, and other apps designed to deploy adware scams toward iOS and Android users, says Avast.

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Tech Republic Security

APRIL 8, 2020

Skype is the most targeted app with 120,000 suspicious files exploiting its name, according to security provider Kaspersky.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

There was a 46% increase in... The post Android Malware Surge: Adware Trojans, Spyware Trojans, and Banking Malware on the Rise appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Bleeping Computer

APRIL 16, 2022

Threat actors have launched a new marketplace called Industrial Spy that sells stolen data from breached companies, promoting the site through adware and software cracks. [.].

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 8, 2019

And earlier this year, three popular “ selfie beauty apps ”– Pro Selfie Beauty Camera, Selfie Beauty Camera Pro and Pretty Beauty Camera 2019 – accessible in Google Play Store were revealed to actually be tools to spread adware and spyware. Adware are unwanted ads that redirect you to sketchy webpages, and spyware collects your data.

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 15, 2022

Last month, security specialists found adware and info-stealing malware on the Google Play Store, with at least five threats still obtainable and with more than 2 million downloads. Adware infections showing unsolicited ads degrade the user experience, use up the battery, generate heat, and can even lead to fraudulent transactions.

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 23, 2021

Scammers are already taking advantage of the hype surrounding Microsoft's next Windows release to push fake Windows 11 installers riddled with malware, adware, and other malicious tools. [.].

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