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 Spyware Advertising 98

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Apple iOS users often fall prey to mobile scams; around 30.1% Anti-virus giant, Kaspersky, blocked 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware, and risk-ware attacks. Social media-based scams are increasing as the average Australian uses their smartphone to connect unilaterally with multiple social networking services.

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

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.

Adware 114

Adware Mobile Phishing Malware 114

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. 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 ).

Mobile 134

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 134

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 89

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 89

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

France and Germany will block Facebooks Libra cryptocurrency. Crooks hacked other celebrity Instagram accounts to push scams. Two selfie Android adware apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Play Store. taxpayers hit by a phishing campaign delivering the Amadey bot. Tor Projects Bug Smash Fund raises $86K in August.

Adware 52

Adware Password Management Advertising Hacking 52

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.

Cryptocurrency 107

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 107