Hot for Security

APRIL 22, 2021

Attackers are exploiting the COVID-19 vaccine apps to deploy malware to Android devices. Since the outburst of the pandemic, they haven’t missed any opportunity to spread malware via Covid19-themed emails, apps, websites and social media. Repackaged adware. Co-Win Adware. Adware and fake applications immediately followed.

Adware 145

Adware Mobile Banking Antivirus 145

Malwarebytes

MARCH 1, 2023

Don’t let their small size fool you: mobile devices can have a big impact on your security posture. It’s easy to see why, considering that almost half of organizations said they suffered a mobile-related compromise in 2022. Malware and phishing are two particular mobile threats that you need to defend against in 2023.

Mobile 73

Mobile Phishing Malware Adware 73

Hot for Security

APRIL 22, 2021

Attackers are exploiting the COVID-19 vaccine apps to deploy malware to Android devices. Since the outburst of the pandemic, they haven’t missed any opportunity to spread malware via Covid19-themed emails, apps, websites and social media. Repackaged adware. Co-Win Adware. Adware and fake applications immediately followed.

Adware 119

Adware Mobile Banking Antivirus 119

Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2022

Researchers at antivirus firm Dr. Web discovered malware in the Google Play Store that was downloaded two million times. An investigation conducted by the antivirus firm Dr. Web in May resulted in the discovery of multiple adware and information-stealing malware on the official Google Play Store. The Android.Spy.4498

Adware 86

Adware Antivirus Malware Software 86

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

An increasing number of websites are asking visitors to approve “notifications,” browser modifications that periodically display messages on the user’s mobile or desktop device. “This method is currently being used to deliver something akin to adware or click fraud type activity,” Angiolelli said.

Antivirus 341

Antivirus Advertising Internet Internet 341

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

Apple has removed one of the most popular anti-malware app called Adware Doctor:Anti Malware &Ad from the official macOS App Store. Adware Doctor the top paid utility in the official Mac App Store, it has a good reputation with thousands of reviews and a 4.8 Adware Doctor is stealing your privacy.

Adware 48

Adware DNS Malware Advertising 48

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Attempts to run malware designed to steal money via online access to bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 118,099 users. At the end of last year, the number of users attacked by malware designed to steal money from bank accounts gradually decreased, a trend that continued in Q1 2021. Top 10 banking malware families.

Mobile 87

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 87

Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2022

Securing that many endpoints can get really complex, really fast, especially when you consider that the common wisdom that Macs don’t get malware simply isn’t true: in fact, the number of malware detections on Mac jumped 200% year-on-year in 2021. And it’s not just malware you have to worry about with your Mac endpoints.

DNS 99

DNS Adware Malware Antivirus 99

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 11, 2021

So, just by simply following the below steps, you can not only secure your smart phone from hacking campaigns, but also keep it free from adware or mining malware. 2- Using an antivirus solution on your smart device helps in keeping malware, adware and spyware at bay.

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Adware Spyware Antivirus Passwords 128

Hot for Security

MAY 4, 2021

Apple this week issued out-of-band updates for mobile customers to patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that let attackers execute remote code on their iDevices. Shlayer malware started exploiting the flaw to allow attackers to bypass the Gatekeeper, Notarization and File Quarantine security layers in Apple’s desktop OS.

VPN 144

VPN Adware Engineering Malware 144

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Since 2004, there's been an annual event designed to "Promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world." You had very rich and powerful adware companies, making liberal use of bundled installers. Today is the 20th Safer Internet Day.

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Internet Internet Adware Spyware 68

The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2019

Don’t look now, but evidence is mounting that the mobile threats landscape is on the threshold of getting a lot more dicey. This is because mobile services and smartphone functionalities are rapidly expanding, and, as you might expect, cyberattacks targeting mobile devices and services are also rising sharply.

Mobile 138

Mobile Spyware Banking Manufacturing 138

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Several anti-malware apps developed by Trend Micro have been removed from the Mac App Store because they were harvesting users’ browser history and other info. And what do you think that might be? If you guessed the history.zip file you would be correct! ” reads the official reply published by the company.

Adware 79

Adware Data collection Advertising Antivirus 79

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 31, 2022

MRG Effitas, a world leader in independent IT research, published its antivirus efficacy assessment results in August 2022. Tested and published in a separate report, our mobile product also achieved the MRG Android 360 degree certification.

Adware 62

Adware Ransomware Data collection Antivirus 62

SecureList

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In 2021, Kaspersky mobile products and technologies detected: 3,464,756 malicious installation packages. 97,661 new mobile banking Trojans. 17,372 new mobile ransomware Trojans. In 2021, we observed a downward trend in the number of attacks on mobile users. Figures of the year. Trends of the year.

Mobile 119

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 119

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Jump ahead: Adware. Malicious mobile app. Bots and botnets.

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Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In this report, we provide the latest statistics on cyberthreats to gamers, as well as detailed information on the most widespread and dangerous types of malware that players must be aware of. To make the overview more in-depth, we included both mobile and PC games. Methodology. Need for Speed. Grand Theft Auto. Call of Duty.

Mobile 96

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 96

Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

Whether a company gives them out or they're owned by the employees or students, mobile devices are like honey for cybercriminals. Just check out the following stats from last year: 18 percent of clicked phishing emails in 2022 came from a mobile device. And the kicker? Most of these devices are not protected enough.

Mobile 64

Mobile Malware Phishing Spyware 64

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

In Q2 2021, according to data from Kaspersky Security Network: 14,465,672 malware, adware and riskware attacks were prevented. 886,105 malicious installation packages were detected, of which: 24,604 packages were mobile banking Trojans; 3,623 packages were mobile ransomware Trojans. Mobile threat statistics.

Mobile 113

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 113

Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Because relying on one solution like antivirus won’t get you far in case of a full-blown ransomware attack. Device Security: Patch Manager and Antivirus Software Another must-have desktop protection is having an antivirus. How does antivirus help against ransomware, you may ask?

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Ransomware Backups Antivirus Firewall 52

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?

Malware 69

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 69

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

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

In 2022, Kaspersky security solutions detected 1,661,743 malware or unwanted software installers, targeting mobile users. With many examples of malicious and unwanted apps on Google Play being discovered after complaints from users, we decided to take a look at what the supply and demand of such malware on the dark web looks like.

Malware 99

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 99

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. 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. It’s also unclear how the attackers managed to deliver the malware.

Malware 100

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 100

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Out of the 18,000 Orion IT customers affected by the malware, it seems that only a handful were of interest to the attackers. For example, before making the first internet connection to its C2s, the Sunburst malware lies dormant for up to two weeks, preventing easy detection of this behaviour in sandboxes.

Malware 94

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 94

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Devices now consist of both corporate devices and uncontrolled BYOD devices consisting of computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. on mobile devices, home and international offices, and much more. Endpoint security : protects endpoints with antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, etc. or network traffic.

Network Security 84

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 84

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in the first quarter we saw: 1,451,660 detected mobile installation packages, of which. 25,314 packages were related to mobile banking Trojans, 3,596 packages were mobile ransomware Trojans. The majority (61.43%) of the discovered threats belonged to the adware category.

Mobile 68

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 68

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

According to our telemetry, cybercriminals were actively trying to masquerade their malware as popular messengers and online conference applications that were used by remote workers to replace offline communications. In addition, we detected several emails supposedly from the WHO, containing documents with malware. Online cinemas.

Scams 57

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 57