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IT threat evolution Q1 2021. Non-mobile statistics

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For now, we can tentatively assume that the growth in cryptocurrency prices, in particular bitcoin, has attracted the attention of cybercriminals and returned miners to their toolkit. Updated adware for the new Macs also immediately appeared, in particular the Pirrit family (whose members placed high in our Top 20 threats for macOS).

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

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Jump ahead: Adware. Malicious mobile app. 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. How to Defend Against Adware. Bots and botnets. Ransomware.

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IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. Non-mobile statistics

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Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. 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.” IoT attacks. IoT threat statistics.

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IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. Non-mobile statistics

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Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. In particular, researchers found Operation In(ter)ception , a campaign operated by North Korean Lazarus group, which targets macOS users looking for cryptocurrency jobs. IoT attacks. IoT threat statistics. TOP 10 threats delivered to IoT devices via Telnet.

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IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. Non-mobile statistics

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Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. The TraderTraitor campaign targets cryptocurrency and blockchain organizations, attacking with malicious crypto applications for both Windows and macOS. As usual, the TOP 20 ranking for threats detected by Kaspersky security solutions for macOS users is dominated by various adware.

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Kaspersky Security Bulletin 2020-2021. EU statistics

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The rating of vulnerable applications is based on verdicts by Kaspersky products for blocked exploits used by cybercriminals both in network attacks and in vulnerable local apps, including on users’ mobile devices. IoT attacks. IoT threat statistics. Not included are Riskware-type programs and adware.

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