Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

There were no social media sites to speak of, companies were selling antivirus and anti-Trojan solutions, but nobody cared about adware, PUPs, and assorted nuisances. The reasons why people get infected with malware have not changed that much though: Free stuff. Phishing emails. Why pay when you can get it for free?

Internet 89

Internet Internet Media Artificial Intelligence 89

Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2019

Scranos is a powerful cross-platform rootkit-enabled spyware discovered while investigating malware posing as legitimate software like video players, drivers and even anti-virus products. Although the campaign has not reached the magnitude of the Zacinlo adware campaign, it is already infecting users worldwide.”

Spyware 72

Spyware Adware Malware Accountability 72

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. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

IT Security Guru

AUGUST 9, 2022

Be cautious when you enter public wi-fi and use VPN to protect you from hacking techniques and phishing attacks. Search for the official sources: there’s no risk of malware when you download a file or software from them. Pay attention to symptoms of malware. Download from official sources . New toolbars in the browser.

Data breaches 104

Data breaches Passwords Antivirus Accountability 104

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

There's a tongue-in-cheek saying about a common piece of advice for avoiding phishing attacks: you can't tell the user to stop clicking things on the thing-clicking machine. Adware keyloggers. Such programs are either malware or just shy of malware, depending on your definition. How do I protect myself from keyloggers?

Adware 84

Adware Software Spyware Passwords 84

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?

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Backups Antivirus Firewall 52

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. TOP 5 mobile games used as a lure for distribution of malware and unwanted software, by users, from July 1, 2021 through June, 30 2022.

Mobile 97

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 97

Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

Just check out the following stats from last year: 18 percent of clicked phishing emails in 2022 came from a mobile device. Verizon Mobile Security Index 2022) 9 percent of organizations suffered a mobile malware attack in 2022. This could be any other type of malware, such as HiddenAds or Adware to generate money by ads-per-click.

Mobile 68

Mobile Malware Phishing Spyware 68

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Malware has infected roughly a third of the world’s computers , costing companies across the globe trillions of dollars each year. In 2014, nearly 1 million new pieces of malware were released every day, but most hackers relied on old techniques to create new threats. But first we’ll answer a basic question: What is malware?

Malware 98

Malware Small Business Computers and Electronics Adware 98

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

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Security Antivirus – software that scans a device or a network to detect security threats, alert you, and neutralize malicious code. DLP is included in the organization policy, but individuals must also use this strategy to keep all data safe during ransomware or malware attack. Some viruses can replicate themselves.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 13, 2023

Whether it's blocking unwanted trackers, securing your personal information, or booting malware off your devices, here are three ways Malwarebytes can help you become the sheriff of your own digital frontier. Uses heuristics to sniff out and block unknown phishing sites. Malware & PUP protection. And your browser?

VPN 78

VPN Phishing Internet Internet 78

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

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.

Malware 101

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 101

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Recent research by Positive Technologies looked at the cyber threat landscape during Q2 2021 and found that ransomware attacks reached “stratospheric” levels, accounting for 69% of all malware attacks, a huge jump from 39% in Q2 2020. Detect compromised accounts, insider threats, and malware. EnigmaSoft.

Ransomware 102

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 102

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 96

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 96

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 100

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 100

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Better network security monitors for attempts to exceed permissions, unusual behavior from authorized users, and network activity that may indicate compromise or malware activity. 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

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. Scam and phishing. One of the most common concerns for workers is related to phishing scams. Online cinemas.

Scams 57

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 57

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

The majority (61.43%) of the discovered threats belonged to the adware category. For instance, adware that belongs to the AdWare.AndroidOS.Notifyer family was distributed in the first quarter under the guise of a file named ir.corona.viruss.apk, and Backdoor.AndroidOS.Ahmyth.f Twenty most common mobile malware programs.

Mobile 69

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 69