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 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. 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 104

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 104

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

The risks to the privacy of Australian customers are at an all-time high, as the nation has reported the highest percentage of mobile threats globally, standing at 26.9%. The average Australian netizen uses web-based mobile apps to browse, entertain, communicate, and shop online. Australian Mobile Cybersecurity in 2022.

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2023

To avoid inadvertently infecting your mobile device while charging your phone in public, learn more about how these attacks could happen and what you can do to prevent them. Instead, hackers know that our mobile devices store a lot of PII, which can be sold on the dark web for profit or re-used in social engineering campaigns.

Mobile 98

Mobile Banking Malware Spyware 98

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

France and Germany will block Facebooks Libra cryptocurrency. Magecart attackers target mobile users of hotel chain booking websites. Two selfie Android adware apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Play Store. Astaroth Trojan leverages Facebook and YouTube to avoid detection. Tor Projects Bug Smash Fund raises $86K in August.

Adware 52

Adware Password Management Advertising Hacking 52

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

To make the overview more in-depth, we included both mobile and PC games. As the mobile gaming market continues to grow, we analyzed KSN data specifically on mobile threats. TOP 5 mobile games used as a lure for distribution of malware and unwanted software, by users, from July 1, 2021 through June, 30 2022. Call of Duty.

Mobile 96

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 96

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

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.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

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.” IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. Quarterly figures.

Mobile 96

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 96

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

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.

Mobile 61

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 61

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

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. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. Quarterly figures.

Mobile 84

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 84

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

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. VileRAT is a Python implant, part of an evasive and highly intricate attack campaign against foreign exchange and cryptocurrency trading companies. The top five mobile games used as a lure to target gamers were Minecraft, Roblox, Grand Theft Auto, PUBG and FIFA. Targeted attacks.

Malware 100

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 100

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

In 2022, Kaspersky security solutions detected 1,661,743 malware or unwanted software installers, targeting mobile users. The most popular application categories to hide malware and unwanted software include cryptocurrency trackers, financial apps, QR-code scanners and even dating apps.

Malware 99

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 99

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

With cryptocurrency values soaring again, executable based cryptojacking has been on the rise.” The price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been booming over the last year, and the rise and fall of these prices affects cryptocrime levels. Mobile Threats. Types of threats we saw on pirated streaming sites. Bitcoin scams.

Scams 115

Scams Mobile Social Engineering Advertising 115

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. This isn’t quite the same as a legitimate piece of software, such as a mobile game from a reputable developer, coming packed with online ads. Want to Learn More About Malware?

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

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. Not included are Riskware-type programs and adware. Cryptocurrency. Verdict*. %**. Trojan.Multi.BroSubsc.gen.

Phishing 127

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 127