Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

According to the latest report from Dr.Web, a company specializing in cybersecurity, October 2023 witnessed a significant surge in the activity of malicious software targeting Android-based mobile devices.

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Adware Spyware Banking Malware 90

SecureList

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Figures of the year In 2022, Kaspersky mobile products and technology detected: 1,661,743 malicious installers 196,476 new mobile banking Trojans 10,543 new mobile ransomware Trojans Trends of the year Mobile attacks leveled off after decreasing in the second half of 2021 and remained around the same level throughout 2022. percentage points.

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Mobile Malware Adware Banking 140

SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

In 2020, Kaspersky mobile products and technologies detected: 5,683,694 malicious installation packages, 156,710 new mobile banking Trojans, 20,708 new mobile ransomware Trojans. The word “covid” in various combinations was typically used in the names of packages hiding spyware and banking Trojans, adware or Trojan droppers.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2024: 7 million attacks using malware, adware or unwanted mobile software were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was RiskTool software – 41% of all detected threats. Otherwise, the number of detections remains largely the same.

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SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

million attacks using malware, adware, or unwanted mobile software were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 46% of all threats detected. Another malicious WhatsApp mod, Trojan-Downloader.AndroidOS.Agent.ms, is capable of downloading and installing arbitrary software.

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Mobile Adware Banking Malware 107

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2021: 9,599,519 malware, adware and riskware attacks on mobile devices were prevented. 676,190 malicious installation packages were detected, of which: 12,097 packages were related to mobile banking Trojans; 6,157 packages were mobile ransomware Trojans. down from the previous quarter.

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SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. 516,617 malicious installation packages were detected, of which: 53,947 packages were related to mobile banking trojans, and 1,942 packages were mobile ransomware trojans. Top 20 mobile malware programs.

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Mobile Adware Banking Malware 126

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2023: A total of 5,704,599 mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was potentially unwanted software (RiskTool): 30.8% of all threats detected. 16.79 +3.52 0 2 Trojan.AndroidOS.Boogr.gsh 8.39 2.96 +2.96

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Mobile Adware Banking Malware 98

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2023: 4,948,522 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 34.8% Quarterly highlights Malware, adware and unwanted software attacks on mobile devices were down slightly year-on-year.

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Mobile Adware Banking Malware 89

Hot for Security

MAY 4, 2021

Anyone who owns an iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (any model), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, or iPod touch (7th generation) must install this software update as soon as possible. To do so, on your device go to Settings -> General -> Software Update. The flaw is patched in macOS 11.3,

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Adware VPN Engineering Malware 144

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

We examined malware and unwanted software disguised as popular PC and mobile games. 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. Methodology. Game title. The Sims 4.

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Adware Mobile Malware Phishing 136

The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2019

Whichever OS you favor, a good portion of the key components that make up your digital life — email, texting, social media, shopping, banking, hobbies, and work duties — now route through these indispensable contraptions much of the time.

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Mobile Spyware Banking Manufacturing 138

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

Adware : Though not all security professionals consider adware malicious, this threat category presents users with unwanted advertisements and may track their activities without consent. Bank trojans : This type of malware is particularly attractive to mobile attackers, as it combines a trojan with a keylogger. Kaspersky.

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Mobile Malware Adware Banking 104

Webroot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The most common form of cyberattack is malware , a type of software that’s used to break into your computer system. Computer virus : Infects files and hard drives and spreads from device to device, damaging and destroying data and software. Adware : Installs itself on your device and displays unwanted online advertisements and pop-ups.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The answer is simple: invest in the right anti-malware and anti-virus software designed specifically for Mac users in 2025. With the right anti-malware or anti-virus software, you can browse the web, download files, and confidently enjoy your digital life. What is an Anti-Virus Software? What is an Anti-Virus Software?

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Software Malware Antivirus Spyware 62

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

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Banking Trojans Banking trojans are one of the most serious threats facing Android devices. Banking trojans come disguised as regular apps like QR code scanners, fitness trackers, or even copies of popular apps like Instagram. This is changing.

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Malware Passwords Identity Theft Adware 98

SecureList

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The most common threat was Downloaders (89.70%), followed by Adware (5.25%) and Trojans (2.39%). Most of these files were unwanted software called “Downloaders” (89.70%). Not dangerous in itself, this type of software downloads various other programs including malware onto the device.

Mobile 134

Mobile Phishing Accountability Scams 134

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

When asked specifically about the tools and methods that people use to protect themselves online, we found, disappointingly, that: Just 35 percent of people use antivirus software. That means that even if a cybercriminal has your login information for your bank, that alone would not be enough to gain access. Antivirus works.

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Password Management Antivirus Passwords Accountability 141

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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Adware Spyware Antivirus Passwords 52

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.

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Adware Ransomware Banking Malware 82

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. Anti-Malware Software. Never reply directly to an email asking for sensitive information such as your bank details.

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Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

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.

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Malware Scams Spyware Healthcare 129

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Though there are many different types of Malware, or malicious software, it is basically any type of software that’s designed to damage a computer, website, or network. This includes sensitive information such as credit card numbers, bank account information, and passwords. What is Malware? Keyloggers.

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Malware Spyware Adware Software 98

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

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Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 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.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

We used the titles of the games as keywords and ran these against our KSN telemetry to determine the prevalence of malicious files and unwanted software related to these games, as well as the number of users attacked by these files. Tomb Raider. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Key findings. Number of unique files. Grand Theft Auto.

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Mobile Accountability Passwords Software 128

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Many search hijackers in this family also use notifications, which qualifies them as adware. In 2005 the domain had switched to an outfit selling software to organize and store files. Remember that a social security number, birth date, and a bank account number is all the information a cyber-criminal needs to perform identity theft.

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Identity Theft Adware Scams VPN 120

Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

This could be any other type of malware, such as HiddenAds or Adware to generate money by ads-per-click. “Droppers can install copies of themselves, and because they can be used to drop software that downloads other malware, they can act as a permanent backdoor into a smartphone.”

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Mobile Malware Phishing Spyware 86

Malwarebytes

MARCH 1, 2023

Malware on mobile Android devices comes in many forms, including adware, ransomware, trojan-banker (aka ‘bankers’), and trojan-dropper (aka ‘droppers’). Droppers, considered the “most Trojan of Trojans,” disguise themselves as innocent apps to steal personal and financial data.

Mobile 95

Mobile Phishing Malware Adware 95

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The cybercriminals call their chosen target and tell them their PoS software needs to be updated by a technician. 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 The group delivers its malware using social engineering.

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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. The Sophos Virus Removal Tool detects all types of malicious software, including viruses, spyware, rootkits, ransomware and Conficker and returns systems to a working state. Scan scheduling. Norton’s Key Features.

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Ransomware Backups Malware VPN 109

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

They scan and find vulnerabilities in the software you are running. It redirects you to a malicious site, although it may look legitimate, and it starts scanning your system for vulnerabilities or outdated software. Sodinokibi ransomware note How to protect from exploit kits: Run only up-to-date software. USB drives.

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Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

in Software-as-a-Service applications (CRM, file-sharing services, etc.), Most network security vendors focus on providing hardware and software solutions to deliver technical controls that use applications to authorize, authenticate, facilitate, protect, and monitor networking traffic. some attacks seek to disrupt operations instead.

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Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 97

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Security Antivirus – software that scans a device or a network to detect security threats, alert you, and neutralize malicious code. The examples of closed source commercial software are Skype, Java, Opera. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline.

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Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

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

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. Leveraging software to detect, identify and prioritize vulnerabilities can relieve this process.

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Cyber threats Media Social Engineering DDOS 52