The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

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

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Judging a cyber threat by its name can be illusory. This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. A DNS firewall and a classic antivirus are somewhat underused yet effective security tools that will come in handy.

Cybercrime 82

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 82

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

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

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107