CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 20, 2023

Spyware is a type of malicious software designed to gather data from a computer system without the user’s knowledge or consent. This can include sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and banking details, which can then be used for fraudulent or criminal purposes.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Spyware is malware that is installed on a user’s device without their permission and steals their data. This includes sensitive information such as credit card numbers, bank account information, and passwords. Keylogger is a type of software that records every keystroke a user makes, usually without their awareness.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Bank details. Phishing is a type of social engineering attack whereby hackers send fictitious emails or other communication , from what appears to be a trusted company, to induce victims to reveal personal information such as passwords, usernames or payment details. Weak or Limited Number of Passwords. Digital Attributes.

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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.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

It can be a password, a fingerprint, a face scan. Identity check – a set of actions (a password, a fingerprint, or a face scan) designed for verification of someone’s identity. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Threat actors can develop fake mobile apps to install adware, steal PII and financial data, extract cookies and credentials, and download further payloads (such as spyware) from a remote-controlled domain. Stolen credentials can be obtained in a myriad of ways, including social engineering and malware deployment.

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