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.

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Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. 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. Common types.

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Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. 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. Common Types of Malware.

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Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

France and Germany will block Facebooks Libra cryptocurrency. Two selfie Android adware apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Play Store. taxpayers hit by a phishing campaign delivering the Amadey bot. Astaroth Trojan leverages Facebook and YouTube to avoid detection. Data leak exposes sensitive data of all Ecuador ‘citizens.

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Adware Advertising Password Management Hacking 78

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.

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Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 105

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Additionally, we looked at the phishing activity around gaming, specifically that related to cybersports tournaments, bookmakers, gaming marketplaces, and gaming platforms, and found numerous examples of scams that target gamers and esports fans. Launching the malware resulted in decryption and activation of a Trojan-stealer dubbed Taurus.

Mobile 131

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

VileRAT is a Python implant, part of an evasive and highly intricate attack campaign against foreign exchange and cryptocurrency trading companies. First, the threat actor sends a spear-phishing email to the potential victim with a lure to download additional documents. RedLine also comes with a cryptocurrency miner.

Malware 120

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 120

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. Whaling is an evolved form of phishing that is highly organized and sophisticated.

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

The most popular application categories to hide malware and unwanted software include cryptocurrency trackers, financial apps, QR-code scanners and even dating apps. Malware and unwanted software is frequently injected into cryptocurrency trackers, financial apps, QR-code scanners and even dating apps.

Malware 133

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 133

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. Crypojacking – when a hacker unauthorisedly uses someone’s computing power to mine cryptocurrency. We highlighted in red all warning signs used to identify a phishing email. You did it!

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Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

Infecting systems and using them to mine cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. These are some ways malware can find its way into your devices: Phishing Emails. Phishing emails trick a victim into clicking on a link or opening an attachment that contains a malicious file. Adware isn’t always bad. How Does Malware Spread?

Malware 98

Malware Adware Advertising Spyware 98

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. Types of threats we saw on pirated streaming sites. Bitcoin scams. Browser Hijacker.

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Scams Mobile Advertising Social Engineering 126

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 139

Cryptocurrency Banking Ransomware Cybercrime 139

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. Some signs of adware infection include: Your browser is noticeably slower than usual. Want to Learn More About Malware? Check Out How to Prevent Different Types of Malware.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

40% users of Kaspersky solutions in the EU encountered at least one phishing attack. 86,584,675 phishing attempts were blocked by Kaspersky solutions in the EU. Overall, during the reporting period, adware and its components were registered on 89.60% of users’ computers on which Web Anti-Virus was triggered.

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Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 143