SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Yet in a recent report by Nationwide , only 13% of small business owners said they’d been targeted by a cyberattack, but when they saw specific examples of cybercrime — from phishing to ransomware — that number shot up to 58%. Millions of websites across the internet also contain vulnerabilities that make them easy targets.

Malware 98

Malware Small Business Computers and Electronics Adware 98

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Released today, the Malwarebytes State of Malware 2024 report takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the world of cybercrime. It also acts as a reminder to be careful about what you share, even if you are under the impression that you are using the internet securely. This is changing.

Malware 104

Malware Passwords Identity Theft Banking 104

SecureList

JUNE 5, 2025

Additionally, law enforcement took down 27 servers linked to the cybercrime gang. These loaders are typically used to download intrusive adware, but there is nothing stopping them from delivering any kind of Trojan. An ongoing effort to combat LockBit led to the extradition of a suspected ransomware developer to the United States.

Mobile 91

Mobile Adware Ransomware IoT 91

SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

More often than not, it delivers various kinds of adware to the infected device, but there are no technical limitations in terms of the type of downloads, so it may as well drop any other malware. Our calculations do not include Web Anti-Virus detections of potentially dangerous or unwanted programs, such as RiskTool or adware.

Mobile 116

Mobile Ransomware Adware IoT 116

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably the future of technology. As cybercrime has become well-funded and increasingly sophisticated, phishing remains one of the most effective methods used by criminals to introduce malware into businesses. IoT Opens Excessive Entry Points. Indeed, it has added convenience to our hectic schedules.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Adware (4.19%) comes second: this type of software displays unwanted (and sometimes irritating) pop-up ads which can appear on a user’s computer or mobile device. Use a robust security solution to protect yourself from malicious software on mobile devices, such as Kaspersky Internet Security for Android.

Mobile 134

Mobile Software Passwords Accountability 134

Krebs on Security

JULY 16, 2019

For at least the past decade, a computer crook variously known as “ Yalishanda ,” “ Downlow ” and “ Stas_vl ” has run one of the most popular “bulletproof” Web hosting services catering to a vast array of phishing sites, cybercrime forums and malware download servers. Image: Intel471.

Cybercrime 232

Cybercrime Phishing Banking Malware 232

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Today, malware is a common threat to the devices and data of anyone who uses the Internet. 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.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Progress in combating cybercrime Europol and the U.S. Adware remained the most widespread threat to macOS users. Note that these rankings only include attacks by malicious objects that fall under the Malware class; they do not include Web Anti-Virus detections of potentially dangerous or unwanted programs, such as RiskTool or adware.

Mobile 99

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 99

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to cause a massive wave of poverty, and that invariably translates into more people resorting to crime, including cybercrime. Cracking down hard on the cybercrime world. Analysis of forecasts for 2021. We should expect more fraud, targeting mostly BTC , because this cryptocurrency is the most popular.

Cryptocurrency 141

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 141