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Los Angeles offers security app to safeguard public WiFi users

CyberSecurity Insiders

LA Secure app will also assist consumers in protecting them from phishing links and other malicious threats such as cryptocurrency mining malware. Public hotspots might help in malware distribution such as viruses, worms, espionage related tools, file encrypting malware and adware.

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IT threat evolution Q1 2023. Mobile statistics

SecureList

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2023: 4,948,522 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 34.8% Quarterly highlights Malware, adware and unwanted software attacks on mobile devices were down slightly year-on-year. 13.27 -3.24

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A week in security (August 23 – August 29)

Malwarebytes

What is the safest way to store cryptocurrency? Source: WIRED) Researchers for Zscaler revealed the prevalence of fake streaming sites and adware during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. , one Windows machine at a time The best browsers for privacy and security Cold wallet, hot wallet, or empty wallet? Source: IT News). Stay safe, everyone!

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What is Malware?

Identity IQ

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?

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Gaming-related cyberthreats in 2020 and 2021

SecureList

In this report, we cover PC and mobile threats as well as various phishing schemes that capitalize on popular games. Additionally, we checked our database for gaming-related spam campaigns and phishing schemes that are used in the wild. An overwhelming majority (83%) of files distributed under the guise of mobile games are adware.

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Mobile malware evolution 2020

SecureList

The word “covid” in various combinations was typically used in the names of packages hiding spyware and banking Trojans, adware or Trojan droppers. Last year was notable for both malware and adware, the two very close in terms of capabilities. Number of adware attacks on mobile users in 2019 and 2020 ( download ).

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Crimeware and financial cyberthreats in 2023

SecureList

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.