Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Apple iOS users often fall prey to mobile scams; around 30.1% Anti-virus giant, Kaspersky, blocked 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware, and risk-ware attacks. Thus, these Australian attacks significantly contribute to the rising trend in socially engineered attacks. RiskTool programs committed 48.75% of the mobile attacks.

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. It's also imperative to verify website authenticity before interacting with its content. A mix of social engineering, hacking, and abuse of legitimate services makes this style of online crime incredibly effective.

Cybercrime 86

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 86

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This includes your personally identifiable information as well as your online behavior and any authentication factors you use to verify your identity when accessing online services. This is particularly true for those sites that don’t require two-factor authentication. Awareness of Phishing Scams. A common example is phishing.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

Most threats uncovered on PC and mobile devices were adware, but dangerous malware was also present: from stealers to bankers, often leading to the loss of not just credentials but money, including cryptocurrency. Another common type of software spread as games is adware, which shows illicit advertising against users’ wish.

Adware 112

Adware Mobile Phishing Malware 112

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Scams could present themselves in many forms. For instance, financially-motivated threat actors often plant in malicious URLs spoofing these events to fraudulent sites, hoping to maximize their chances of scamming naive internet users for a quick (illicit) profit.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Authenticator – a method of how a user can prove his/her identity to a system. Group Authenticator – used to allow access to specific data or functions that may be shared by all members of a particular group. Also, this list will make you more aware of the threats that lie in wait for you around every internet corner.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Additionally, we looked at the phishing activity around gaming, specifically that related to cybersports tournaments, bookmakers, gaming marketplaces, and gaming platforms, and found numerous examples of scams that target gamers and esports fans. Protect your accounts with two-factor authentication whenever possible. Key findings.

Mobile 96

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 96