SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

Last year’s lockdowns gave a boost to the mobile market, with users downloading thirty percent more mobile games per week in Q1 2021 than in Q4 2019 globally, reaching over one billion weekly downloads. Analysts predict that mobile gaming will account for $90.7 Global consumer spending on mobile games reached $44.7

Adware 139

Adware Mobile Phishing Malware 139

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. 13.27 -3.24

Mobile 90

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 90

Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2021

This behavior allows the malicious code to replace cryptocurrency addresses, and steal credentials for online services (amoCRM, Apple ID, Google, Paypal, SIPMarket, and Yandex) and payment card information from the Apple Store. Trend Micro discovered two Xcode projects injected with the XCSSET Mac Malware, one on July 13 and one on July 31.

Malware 118

Malware Adware Architecture Antivirus 118

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q1 2021 ( download ). Geography of financial malware attacks, Q1 2021 ( download ). Number of new ransomware modifications, Q1 2020 – Q1 2021 ( download ). Number of unique users attacked by ransomware Trojans, Q1 2021 ( download ). Attack geography. Country*. %**.

Mobile 109

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 109

SecureList

JUNE 5, 2025

Non-mobile statistics Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in the first quarter of 2025: A total of 12 million attacks on mobile devices involving malware, adware, or unwanted apps were blocked. The stolen amount in TRON cryptocurrency alone was $182,000. Triada’s modules possess a variety of features.

Mobile 86

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 86

SecureList

JUNE 5, 2025

According to law enforcement officials, the multinational operation resulted in the seizure of more than 40 assets, including computers, phones, and cryptocurrency wallets. Arrested in Israel last August, the suspect is accused of receiving more than $230,000 in cryptocurrency for his work with the group between June 2022 and February 2024.

Mobile 87

Mobile Adware Ransomware IoT 87

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The main purpose of CosmicStrand is to download a malicious program at startup, which then performs the tasks set by the attackers. In one such case, the malware was downloaded from an HFS (HTTP file server): the attackers used an unknown exploit that enabled them to run a PowerShell script from a remote server.

Malware 122

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 122

Webroot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Adware : Installs itself on your device and displays unwanted online advertisements and pop-ups. Cryptojacking : Hides on your device and steals its computing resources to mine cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Don’t download software unless it is from a website you know and trust. Use multi-factor authentication.

Malware 115

Malware Backups Adware Ransomware 115

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Cryptocurrency targeted attacks. The cryptocurrency business continues to grow, and people continue to invest their money in this market because it’s a digital asset and all transactions occur online. More cryptocurrency-related threats: fake hardware wallets, smart contract attacks, DeFi hacks, and more.

Cryptocurrency 106

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 106

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

France and Germany will block Facebooks Libra cryptocurrency. Two selfie Android adware apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Play Store. Astaroth Trojan leverages Facebook and YouTube to avoid detection. Data leak exposes sensitive data of all Ecuador ‘citizens. MobiHok RAT, a new Android malware based on old SpyNote RAT.

Adware 80

Adware Password Management Advertising Hacking 80

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

To limit the research scope, we analyzed several lists of most popular games and based on this, created a list of TOP 28 games and game series available for download or about to be released on the streaming platforms Origin and Steam, as well as platform-independent titles. Trojan-Downloader. Infection cases, %. not-a-virus:Downloader.

Mobile 133

Mobile Accountability Passwords Software 133

Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

The attacks, which involve brute forcing a way into a system, are designed to profit from mining in illicit fashion for cryptocurrency. Once the attackers have broken into their target system, a patched version of OpenSHH, a remote login tool , is downloaded from a remote server.

IoT 96

IoT Adware Firmware DDOS 96

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

Malicious apps get removed from Google Play as soon as they are found, but sometimes after having been downloaded a number of times. The most popular application categories to hide malware and unwanted software include cryptocurrency trackers, financial apps, QR-code scanners and even dating apps.

Malware 134

Malware Encryption Accountability Antivirus 134

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. Crypojacking – when a hacker unauthorisedly uses someone’s computing power to mine cryptocurrency. With it, users can send and receive messages as if they were connected to a private network.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

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 27, 2022

Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q1 2022 ( download ). Geography of financial malware attacks, Q1 2022 ( download ). Number of new ransomware modifications, Q1 2021 — Q1 2022 ( download ). Number of unique users attacked by ransomware Trojans, Q1 2022 ( download ). Country*. %**. Turkmenistan.

Mobile 136

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 136

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. 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).

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. 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).

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

Infecting systems and using them to mine cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. You may be thinking you managed to find a movie, song, or software for free, when in reality you fell for a bait that downloads malware to your computer. Hackers demand cryptocurrency in exchange for the decryption key that allows you to access your data again.

Malware 98

Malware Adware Spyware Advertising 98

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q2 2022 ( download ). Geography of financial malware attacks, Q2 2022 ( download ). Number of new ransomware modifications, Q2 2021 — Q2 2022 ( download ). Number of unique users attacked by ransomware Trojans, Q2 2022 ( download ). Country or territory*. %**.

Mobile 90

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 90

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q3 2022 ( download ). Number of new ransomware modifications, Q3 2021 — Q3 2022 ( download ). Number of unique users attacked by ransomware Trojans, Q3 2022 ( download ). Number of new miner modifications, Q3 2022 ( download ). TOP 10 banking malware families.

Mobile 120

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 120

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. With cryptocurrency values soaring again, executable based cryptojacking has been on the rise.” Bitcoin scams.

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

APRIL 11, 2023

Information can be retrieved or downloaded without your consent. There are many categories of malware that cybercriminals could install through juice jacking, including adware, cryptominers, ransomware, spyware, or Trojans. Luckily for you, this station has taken the ethical route and your data is safe. Enjoy the free charge!”

Banking 98

Banking Mobile Malware Spyware 98

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

Number of EU users attacked by financial malware, May 2020 – April 2021 ( download ). Geography of banking malware attacks in the EU, May 2020 – April 2021 ( download ). Number of new ransomware modifications detected in the EU, May 2020 – April 2021 ( download ). Threat geography. Top 10 EU countries by share of attacked users.

Phishing 144

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 144

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We should expect more fraud, targeting mostly BTC , because this cryptocurrency is the most popular. In fact, from January through the end of October, Kaspersky detected more than 2,300 fraudulent global resources aimed at 85,000 potential crypto investors or users who are interested in cryptocurrency mining. Extortion on the rise.

Cryptocurrency 140

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 140

Malwarebytes

MAY 20, 2025

.” Floxif is a family of malware that infects a computer and installs a backdoor, giving the attacker control of the machine and allowing them to download other malware onto the system. Coward also tried to download the control software for the printer from Procolored’s website, which linked to the mega.nz

Malware 108

Malware Software Adware Cryptocurrency 108

Security Boulevard

JUNE 24, 2025

version, window resolution, cookies, user agent) before redirecting potential victims to malware.These campaigns have distributed malware like Vidar, Lumma, and Legion Loader (which in turn has deployed cryptocurrency-stealing extensions).In The threat actors perform browser fingerprinting (e.g.,

Engineering 52

Engineering Malware Encryption Passwords 52