Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Most of the tax-related attacks follow a few tried and true methods: A phishing email or scam call from someone purporting to be from the IRS, or an accountant offering to help you get a big refund. Many search hijackers in this family also use notifications, which qualifies them as adware. Identity theft is not to be taken lightly.

Identity Theft 115

Identity Theft Adware Scams VPN 115

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. Awareness of Phishing Scams. Getting clued up about phishing scams is the best way to help keep your data safe.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

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. Also, many groups relied on vulnerabilities in VPN servers.

Cryptocurrency 106

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 106

SecureList

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

97,661 new mobile banking Trojans. Especially notable in 2021 were the Joker Trojan, which signs victims up to paid subscriptions, the Facestealer Trojan, which steals credentials from Facebook accounts, and various banking Trojan loaders. Banking Trojans acquired new capabilities in 2021. Figures of the year. against 2020.

Mobile 120

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 120

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. Key findings. Trojan-PSW.Win32.Convagent Convagent and Trojan-PSW.Win32.Stealer

Mobile 97

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 97

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Virtual Private Network (VPN) – technology that extends a private network and all its encryption, security, and functionality across a public network. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. It is used by websites to prevent bots from spamming.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Can remove trojans, ransomware, worms, viruses, rootkits, adware, potentially unwanted programs, and other objects. Free VPN with up to 300 MB of traffic per day. They provide a first line of defense against fake, scam, phishing and spoofed websites, created to harm devices, compromise security, and even steal personal information.

Ransomware 102

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 102