Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2024

But new information last year revealed that could all be changing. Separately, in September 2023, Malwarebytes discovered a cybercriminal campaign that tricked Mac users into accidentally installing a type of malware that can steal passwords, browser data, cookies, files, and cryptocurrency.

Malware 141

Malware Adware Ransomware Social Engineering 141

Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Gox exchange and operating BTC-e Japanese Pharmaceutical giant Eisai hit by a ransomware attack Clop ransomware gang was testing MOVEit Transfer bug since 2021 Stealth Soldier backdoor used is targeted espionage attacks in Libya Researchers published PoC exploit code for actively exploited Windows elevation of privilege issue Experts detail a new Kimsuky (..)

Social Engineering 98

Social Engineering Data breaches Cybercrime Ransomware 98

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

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. Another common type of software spread as games is adware, which shows illicit advertising against users’ wish.

Adware 136

Adware Mobile Malware Phishing 136

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Rise and consolidation of information stealers. In 2022, we uncovered some new malicious families actively sold on dark markets, such as Rhadamanthys, BlueFox, and Parrot, stealing sensitive information from the victims’ devices. Cryptocurrency targeted attacks. Analysis of forecasts for 2022.

Cryptocurrency 104

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 104

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Hi folk, let me inform you that I suspended the newsletter service, anyway I’ll continue to provide you a list of published posts every week through the blog. France and Germany will block Facebooks Libra cryptocurrency. Two selfie Android adware apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Play Store. Once again thank you!

Adware 85

Adware Password Management Advertising Hacking 85

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Andariel’s primary tool is DTrack, used to collect information about the target, send it to a remote host and, in the case of the variant used in these attacks, store it on a remote host in the target network. Meanwhile, in August 2020, we also released a private report on VileRAT for our threat intelligence customers.

Malware 118

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 118

SecureList

JUNE 5, 2025

The information was provided by Kaspersky users who consented to sharing statistical data. According to law enforcement officials, the multinational operation resulted in the seizure of more than 40 assets, including computers, phones, and cryptocurrency wallets. Non-mobile statistics IT threat evolution in Q1 2025.

Mobile 85

Mobile Adware Ransomware IoT 85

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

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Adware 64

Adware Hacking Data breaches Spyware 64

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Anti-virus giant, Kaspersky, blocked 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware, and risk-ware attacks. Cryptocurrency and NFT attacks are rising as decentralized finance, and digital art assets become sophisticated socially engineered threats. Apple iOS users often fall prey to mobile scams; around 30.1% The trojan- Banker.AndroidOS.Gustuff.d

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

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. The stolen information is then sent to a remote C&C server controlled by the attackers, who later drain victims’ accounts.

Mobile 128

Mobile Passwords Accountability Software 128

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence allows discreet monitoring of pastebin sites and restricted underground online forums to discover compromised accounts and information leakages. Malware and unwanted software is frequently injected into cryptocurrency trackers, financial apps, QR-code scanners and even dating apps.

Malware 130

Malware Encryption Accountability Antivirus 130

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Data encryption – a way to secure private information by encoding it so no third parties could watch or access it. Data protection – a set of methods aimed to safeguard private information from getting into the wrong hands. Rootkit – a type of malware that is used to seep into the system and steal company information.

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

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

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

Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

Cybercriminals use malicious software to access sensitive information they can use for financial gain. In most cases, however, malware is about profiting from data theft by: Stealing consumer credit card information and other financial data. Tricking a target into providing sensitive information for identity theft.

Malware 98

Malware Adware Spyware Advertising 98

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

million) including denominated in cryptocurrency; $600,000; 500,000 euros; computer equipment, the crypto wallets that were used to perpetrate crimes, and 20 luxury cars that were purchased with illicitly obtained money.” Adware from the Pirrit family was encountered most frequently out of all macOS threats in the listed countries.

Mobile 132

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 132

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

Brightcloud’s Threat Investigator Showing Contextual Information for jokerstream. While the more secure HTTPS isn’t always a guarantee a site is completely safe, the lack of certification and security protocol were red flags, making sharing details or sensitive information risky. Virustotal.com graph for hulkstreams.

Scams 126

Scams Mobile Social Engineering Advertising 126

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

The announcement followed a high-profile attack on Costa Rica’s information systems, which prompted the government to declare a state of emergency. The TraderTraitor campaign targets cryptocurrency and blockchain organizations, attacking with malicious crypto applications for both Windows and macOS. campaign like that.

Mobile 89

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 89

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

For example, once it infects your device, a keylogger will start tracking every keystroke you make and sending a log of those keystrokes to the hacker, allowing them to reconstruct any sensitive information you might have entered after infection, such as your PIN, password, or social security number. Want to Learn More About Malware?

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The information was provided by Kaspersky product users who consented to providing statistical data. ** Unique Kaspersky users attacked by specific ransomware Trojan families as a percentage of all unique users attacked by ransomware Trojans. (generic verdict). Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Instructions. Instructions. Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Hive.

Mobile 116

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 116

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2023

Information can be retrieved or downloaded without your consent. A cybercriminal could breach an unsecured kiosk using malware, then steal the information from connected devices. There are many categories of malware that cybercriminals could install through juice jacking, including adware, cryptominers, ransomware, spyware, or Trojans.

Banking 98

Banking Mobile Malware Spyware 98

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.

Cryptocurrency 137

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 137

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

All statistics in this report are from the global cloud service Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), which receives information from components in our security solutions. Millions of Kaspersky users around the globe assist us in this endeavor to collect information about malicious activity. Cryptocurrency. Verdict*. %**.

Phishing 142

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 142

Malwarebytes

MAY 20, 2025

“But as soon as I unzipped it, Windows Defender quarantined the files and informed me that it found a Floxif virus.” steals cryptocurrency from victims’ machines. Lenovo did an about-face and began calling Superfish a vulnerability, but only after shipping the adware on thousands of PCs.

Malware 107

Malware Software Adware Cryptocurrency 107

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 Passwords Encryption 52