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 87

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 87

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Unlike common stealers, this malware gathered data that can be used to identify the victims, such as browsing histories, social networking account IDs and Wi-Fi networks. Cryptocurrency targeted attacks. More cryptocurrency-related threats: fake hardware wallets, smart contract attacks, DeFi hacks, and more.

Cryptocurrency 87

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 87

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We should expect more fraud, targeting mostly BTC , because this cryptocurrency is the most popular. Currently, at a value of approximately $60,000, cybercriminals have adapted their malware to monitor the operating system’s clipboard and redirect funds to addresses under their control. MageCart attacks moving to the server side.

Cryptocurrency 104

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 104

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2023

In a recent tweet , the FBI office in Denver warned consumers against using free public charging stations, stating that criminals have managed to hijack public chargers with the objective of infecting devices with malware or other software that can give hackers access to your phone, tablet or computer. Enjoy the free charge!”

Mobile 98

Mobile Banking Malware Spyware 98

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 77

IoT Adware Firmware DDOS 77

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In this report, we provide the latest statistics on cyberthreats to gamers, as well as detailed information on the most widespread and dangerous types of malware that players must be aware of. Methodology. To make the overview more in-depth, we included both mobile and PC games. Key findings. Top game titles by number of related threats.

Mobile 96

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 96

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

France and Germany will block Facebooks Libra cryptocurrency. MobiHok RAT, a new Android malware based on old SpyNote RAT. Commodity Malware Reborn: The AgentTesla Total Oil themed Campaign. Two selfie Android adware apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Play Store.

Adware 52

Adware Password Management Advertising Hacking 52

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malware, short for “malicious software,” is any unwanted software on your computer that, more often than not, is designed to inflict damage. Since the early days of computing, a wide range of malware types with varying functions have emerged. Jump ahead: Adware. Best Practices to Defend Against Malware.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Rootkits are malware implants that are installed deep in the operating system. The main purpose of CosmicStrand is to download a malicious program at startup, which then performs the tasks set by the attackers. However, on one of the infected machines, we found malware that we think is probably related to CosmicStrand.

Malware 100

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 100

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

DLP is included in the organization policy, but individuals must also use this strategy to keep all data safe during ransomware or malware attack. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. Some viruses can replicate themselves.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Anyone who has used a computer for any significant length of time has probably at least heard of malware. Malware has been present in the digital space since the 1980s, with early prank malware like the Morris Worm or the (c)Brain. However, malware is not quite as amusing in a modern context. How Does Malware Work?

Malware 69

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 69

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

In 2022, Kaspersky security solutions detected 1,661,743 malware or unwanted software installers, targeting mobile users. Malicious apps get removed from Google Play as soon as they are found, but sometimes after having been downloaded a number of times.

Malware 99

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 99

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

70% of Internet user computers in the EU experienced at least one Malware-class attack. Attempted infections by malware designed to steal money via online access to bank accounts were logged on the devices of 79,315 users. The statistics include not only banking threats, but malware for ATMs and payment terminals. Main figures.

Phishing 127

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 127

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. Geography of financial malware attacks.

Mobile 96

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 96

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. Geography of financial malware attacks. Turkmenistan.

Mobile 61

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 61

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 83

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 83

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

However, when examined more closely, most hosting IPs were found to have hosted malicious content (such as some serious malware ) in the past, and had connections to other high-risk IPs. Contextual graphs such as these show the relationships between web hosts and dropped malware. For instance, rojadirecta[.]me Insecure Sites.

Scams 114

Scams Mobile Social Engineering Advertising 114