Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

of all Mac detections in 2020—the rest can be attributed to Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) and Adware ThiefQuest tricked many researchers into believing it was the first example of ransomware on macOS since 2017, but the malware was hiding its real activity of massive data exfiltration. In short, in 2020, cyberthreats evolved.

Malware 123

Malware Scams Spyware Healthcare 123

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Ransomware. In a ransomware attack, cybercriminals encrypt your website files so you can’t access them, and then demand you pay a fee to get them back. Keeping regular site backups can help you recover your files following a ransomware attack. Fileless Malware.

Malware 98

Malware Spyware Adware Software 98

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Bank details. Malware is any type of software or program designed to harm a computer, steal data or hold victims to ransom such as a computer virus, Trojan horse, ransomware, spyware, wiper, worm or adware. VPNs are encrypted connections that link your device to a remote server. Digital Attributes. Email addresses.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

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. Data encryption – a way to secure private information by encoding it so no third parties could watch or access it. You can see how ransomware looks below.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Ransomware is everywhere these days, striking fear into the hearts of IT and business managers alike. And studies support that perception, showing ransomware growing in both prevalence and effectiveness. Best Ransomware Removal Tools. Here we’ll focus on removal tools. Protect against cloud threats and misconfiguration.

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Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 102

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Jump ahead: Adware. Ransomware. Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface. Rather than stealing data, adware is more of an irritant forcing users to see unwanted ads. How to Defend Against Adware. Examples of Adware Malware Attacks.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Communication with the server can take place either over raw TCP sockets encrypted with RC4, or via HTTPS. Andariel adds ransomware to its toolset. Notably, in addition to the final backdoor, we discovered one victim infected with custom ransomware, underlying the financial motivation of this threat actor. Ferocious Kitten.

Ransomware 135

Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 135

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. in light of the decline in adware attacks.

Mobile 115

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 115

Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2022

At the core of the MRG-Effitas certification process—which tests how products respond to known exploits, ransomware, botnets, adware, and more—is the user. “A A similar test deploys 50 financial malware samples against the detection and protection capabilities of the cybersecurity products, along with simulated banking malware.

Adware 63

Adware Ransomware Banking Malware 63

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 119,252 unique users. Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 97,451 unique users. In Q2 2021, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 119,252 unique users.

Adware 93

Adware Malware Ransomware IoT 93

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Ransomware is a sly, silent, and vicious criminal. But how do you get ransomware in the first place? This is what you, a potential ransomware victim, need to know to protect your data and your business in 2020. How Do You Get Ransomware: Key Points So, where do you get ransomware from? Weird sender address.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans). A common adware program might redirect a user’s browser searches to look-alike web pages that contain other product promotions. Ransomware. Common types.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 107,848 unique users. Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 74,694 unique users. TOP 10 banking malware families. Ransomware programs. Web Anti-Virus recognized 313,164,030 unique URLs as malicious.

Mobile 98

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans). A common adware program might redirect a user’s browser searches to look-alike web pages that contain other product promotions. Ransomware. Computer Viruses.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

From ransomware attacks locking businesses out of their data until they pay potentially millions of dollars to spyware tracking users’ every move through their infected device, the effects of malware can be devastating. Some signs of adware infection include: Your browser is noticeably slower than usual. Ransomware.

Malware 69

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 69

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 100,829 unique users. Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 74,377 unique users. TOP 10 banking malware families. Ransomware programs. Web Anti-Virus recognized 273,033,368 unique URLs as malicious.

Mobile 61

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 61

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Andariel deploys DTrack and Maui ransomware. On 6 July, the US CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) published an alert in which they accused North Korean state-sponsored threat actors of using the Maui ransomware to target the US healthcare sector. Luna and Black Basta: new ransomware for Windows, Linux and ESXi.

Malware 101

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 101

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 106,863 unique users. Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 60,900 unique users. TOP 10 banking malware families Name Verdicts %* 1 Ramnit/Nimnul Trojan-Banker.Win32.Ramnit 2 Afghanistan 4.6 3 Paraguay 2.8

Mobile 64

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 64

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 99,989 unique users. Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 72,941 unique users. Number of users attacked by banking malware. TOP 10 banking malware families. Ransomware programs. Financial threats.

Mobile 85

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 85

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Encryption will regularly be used to protect the data from interception. In the broadest sense, defense in depth uses: Data security : protects data at rest and in transit such as encryption, database security, message security, etc. Encryption Security teams should no longer assume that networks are safe. or network traffic.

Network Security 84

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 84

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

Attempted infections by malware designed to steal money via online access to bank accounts were logged on the devices of 79,315 users. 56,877 unique users in the EU were attacked by ransomware. Attempted infections by malware designed to steal money via online access to bank accounts were logged on the devices of 79,315 users.

Phishing 128

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 128

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 104,257 unique users. Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 108,323 unique users. In Q3 2021, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 104,257 unique users.

Malware 91

Malware Adware Ransomware IoT 91

Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

The information the attacker is looking to gain could be login information, names, titles, phone numbers, banking information, or many other types of personally identifiable information. These can include viruses, trojans, worms, spyware and adware. The ransomware threat is not going away any time soon.

Security Awareness 70

Security Awareness Wireless Ransomware Passwords 70

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 76,551 unique users. Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 46,872 unique users. TOP 10 banking malware families Name Verdicts %* 1 Ramnit/Nimnul Trojan-Banker.Win32.Ramnit 2 Turkmenistan 3.5 3 China 2.4

Mobile 75

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 75

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

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. Adware accounted for the overwhelming majority (61.43%) of all threats discovered in Q1 2021, a decrease of 12 percentage points from Q4 2020.

Mobile 68

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 68

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Once installed, these files would primarily load Adware – programs that flooded victims’ devices with unwanted advertising and gathered their personal data for third-party use, but in particular cases the same spreading technique is used to download malicious implants for targeted espionage. Kaspersky detected 1.66 Online cinemas.

Scams 58

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 58

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 95,546 unique users. Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 57,612 unique users. TOP 10 banking malware families Name Verdicts %* 1 Ramnit/Nimnul Trojan-Banker.Win32.Ramnit 2 Turkmenistan 3.6 3 Tajikistan 3.2

Mobile 76

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 76