SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

The word “covid” in various combinations was typically used in the names of packages hiding spyware and banking Trojans, adware or Trojan droppers. As in the previous case, the attackers were after the bank card details and the owner’s personal information. Users attacked by adware in 2018 through 2020 ( download ).

Mobile 140

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 140

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 95

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 95

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 126

Adware Mobile Phishing Malware 126

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 52

Adware Password Management Advertising Hacking 52

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

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.

Mobile 98

Mobile Banking Malware Spyware 98

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

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Adware 43

Adware Hacking Spyware Data breaches 43

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 110

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 110

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

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

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 110

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 110

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

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

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 113

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 113

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 137

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 137

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 64

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 64

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 111

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 111

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 114

Scams Mobile Social Engineering Advertising 114

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 95

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 95