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 107

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 107

Webroot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

James Clark School of Engineering, there is a cyberattack approximately every 39 seconds. Adware : Installs itself on your device and displays unwanted online advertisements and pop-ups. A cyberattack can compromise your computers, phones and tablets, and open the door for cyber thieves to steal your sensitive personal information.

Malware 116

Malware Backups Adware Ransomware 116

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 136

Adware Mobile Malware Phishing 136

Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Gox exchange and operating BTC-e Japanese Pharmaceutical giant Eisai hit by a ransomware attack Clop ransomware gang was testing MOVEit Transfer bug since 2021 Stealth Soldier backdoor used is targeted espionage attacks in Libya Researchers published PoC exploit code for actively exploited Windows elevation of privilege issue Experts detail a new Kimsuky (..)

Social Engineering 98

Social Engineering Data breaches Cybercrime Ransomware 98

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Bank details. The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. Never reply directly to an email asking for sensitive information such as your bank details. Digital Attributes. Email addresses. Biometrics.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

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. How Can Social Engineering Affect the Current State of Security in Australia? The trojan- Banker.AndroidOS.Gustuff.d

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

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. Financial threats Financial threat statistics In Q3 2023, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 76,551 unique users. 2 Turkmenistan 3.5 3 China 2.4

Mobile 114

Mobile Ransomware Malware IoT 114

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As the financial threat landscape has been dramatically evolving over the past few years, with the expansion of such activities as ransomware or cryptofraud, we believe it is no longer sufficient to look at the threats to traditional financial institutions (like banks), but rather assess financial threats as a whole. million downloads.

Cryptocurrency 104

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 104

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The group delivers its malware using social engineering. Prilex has previously sold various versions of its malware on the dark web , for example, in 2019 a German bank lost more than €1.5 NullMixer spreads via malicious web sites that can be accessed using standard search engines.

Malware 118

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 118

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Can remove trojans, ransomware, worms, viruses, rootkits, adware, potentially unwanted programs, and other objects. Bank-grade encryption to help keep information like passwords and personal details secure. Linking engine remediation. Scans to identify programs on systems that may contain reported vulnerabilities. ID Ransomware.

Ransomware 109

Ransomware Backups Malware VPN 109

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Adware (4.19%) comes second: this type of software displays unwanted (and sometimes irritating) pop-up ads which can appear on a user’s computer or mobile device. Once the credentials are shared, the cybercrooks get access to such sensitive information as gaming account, telephone number, and even banking details.

Mobile 128

Mobile Accountability Passwords Software 128

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Many of these attacks prey upon human nature by using social engineering tactics to trick a user into inadvertently allowing ransomware onto their system, under the guise of something legitimate. How Do You Get Ransomware: Key Points So, where do you get ransomware from? And there are those which infect you with ransomware.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. The goals can be different – to sell this information to those who may benefit from it, like the advertisers, competitors, data companies; to obtain the banking information and passwords, and so on.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

These malicious apps constitute a risk for customers and developers alike—and they can be easily found online using the most common search engines. VIPs and executives can also be impersonated to conduct social engineering attacks.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering DDOS 52

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

For example, malware, spyware, adware, computer worms, botnets, trojan horses and similar malware do not normally impact network equipment (routers, firewalls, etc.) Prospective network security engineers often start in networking operations or on the help desk. or network traffic.

Network Security 97

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 97

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.

Security Awareness 70

Security Awareness Wireless Ransomware Passwords 70

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. In Q2 2021, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 119,252 unique users. Top 10 banking malware families. Geography of financial malware attacks.

Adware 111

Adware Malware Ransomware IoT 111

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Jump ahead: Adware. 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. Most users are familiar with adware in the form of unclosable browser pop-ups.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

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 97

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 97

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. In Q1 2022 Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of malware designed to steal money from bank accounts on the computers of 107,848 unique users. TOP 10 banking malware families.

Mobile 132

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 132

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. In Q3 2021, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 104,257 unique users. Top 10 banking malware families. Geography of financial malware attacks.

Malware 133

Malware Adware Ransomware IoT 133

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. 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). Common types.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. 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). Common Types of Malware.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

We found the loader for this file so interesting that we decided to base one of the tracks of our Targeted Malware Reverse Engineering course on it. Gootkit: the cautious banking Trojan. It is complex multi-stage banking malware, which was initially discovered by Doctor Web in 2014. Bizarro banking Trojan expands into Europe.

Ransomware 145

Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 145

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. In Q2 2022, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of malware designed to steal money from bank accounts on the computers of 100,829 unique users. TOP 10 banking malware families. Verdicts. %*.

Mobile 89

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 89

SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Looking for alternative sources to download a streaming app or an episode of a show, users often discover various types of malware, including Trojans, spyware and backdoors, as well as naughty applications, such as adware. In addition, these pages harvest both identifying information and banking credentials. Popular shows as a lure.

Phishing 122

Phishing Accountability Malware Adware 122

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 29, 2022

Criminals socially engineer their way to bank details with fake arrest warrants. Adware found on Google Play — PDF Reader servicing up full screen ads. CISA wants you to patch these actively exploited vulnerabilities before September 8. Reddit users crowdsourcing explicit images and identities. Stay safe!

Social Engineering 78

Social Engineering Adware Password Management Manufacturing 78

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. Number of users attacked by banking malware. In Q3 2022, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 99,989 unique users. Financial threats.

Mobile 116

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 116

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2023

There are crawlers that can search your phone for personally identifiable information (PII), account credentials, banking-related or credit card data in seconds. Instead, hackers know that our mobile devices store a lot of PII, which can be sold on the dark web for profit or re-used in social engineering campaigns.

Banking 98

Banking Malware Mobile Spyware 98

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

Most of these sites (more specifically the advertising on these sites) use dishonesty and social engineering to fool users into opening links, enabling an action on their browser or downloading a file they never intended to. We observed targeted and localised bitcoin scams promising riches and asking users for banking details.

Scams 126

Scams Mobile Social Engineering Advertising 126

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Easily one of the most frustrating types of malware, adware is software designed to harass users with a torrent of unwanted or malicious ads. Some signs of adware infection include: Your browser is noticeably slower than usual. This information can range from what websites you visit to your download history to your bank PIN.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

Malwarebytes

JULY 16, 2021

General awareness of common social engineering techniques will also help steer you away from panic-based decisions. While scareware isn’t the mainstream force it once was, it still has the capacity to shock the money from your bank account. Double win! Stay safe out there! The post What is scareware?

Social Engineering 121

Social Engineering Software Malware Engineering 121

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Data from the Brazilian Federation of Banks registered a considerable increase in crime (such as explosions at bank branches to steal money) and cybercrime (increased phishing and social-engineering attacks) against banking customers and banking infrastructure. ” Mobile banking Trojans on the rise. .”

Cryptocurrency 137

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 137