SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Malvertising acts as a vessel for malware propagation. Scammers and malware operators are increasingly adept at mimicking popular brands in their ad snippets, which makes it problematic for the average user to tell the wheat from the chaff. A stepping stone to impactful cybercrime This tactic has tangible real-world implications.

Cybercrime 108

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 108

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. Cybercriminals create Google Search ads mimicking popular brands, which lead to highly realistic, replica web pages where users are scammed or tricked into downloading malware.

Malware 99

Malware Passwords Identity Theft Banking 99

Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2020

ch launched the MalwareBazaar service, a malware repository to allow experts to share known malware samples and related info. ch launched a malware repository, called MalwareBazaar , to allow experts to share known malware samples and related analysis. Malware batches are available for download on a daily base.

Malware 82

Malware Adware Cyber threats Advertising 82

Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2022

Researchers at antivirus firm Dr. Web discovered malware in the Google Play Store that was downloaded two million times. An investigation conducted by the antivirus firm Dr. Web in May resulted in the discovery of multiple adware and information-stealing malware on the official Google Play Store. The Android.Spy.4498

Adware 100

Adware Antivirus Malware Software 100

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

VMware and Microsoft are warning of a widespread Chromeloader malware campaign that distributes several malware families. The malware is able to redirect the user’s traffic and hijacking user search queries to popular search engines, including Google, Yahoo, and Bing. SecurityAffairs – hacking, malware).

Malware 98

Malware Adware Ransomware Security Intelligence 98

Krebs on Security

JULY 28, 2022

” Microleaves has long been classified by antivirus companies as adware or as a “potentially unwanted program” (PUP), the euphemism that antivirus companies use to describe executable files that get installed with ambiguous consent at best, and are often part of a bundle of software tied to some “free” download.

Advertising 283

Advertising Software Computers and Electronics Internet 283

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

We examined malware and unwanted software disguised as popular PC and mobile games. We also looked in greater detail at some of the strains of malware being distributed and the dangers they pose for users. Gathering secrets from browsers, crypto wallets and other applications, this malware affected users in forty-five countries.

Mobile 139

Mobile Adware Malware Phishing 139

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The experts discovered that digital certificates are then used to spread malware, mainly adware. Threat actors sign their malware with legitimate digital certificates to avoid detection. The researchers provided evidence that the threat actors sold the purchased certificates to a cybercrime gang that used them to spread malware.

Adware 105

Adware Advertising Marketing Antivirus 105

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The apps are infected with the Android/Trojan.HiddenAds.BTGTHB malware, the apps totaled at least one million downloads. The apps were used as part of an adware campaign redirecting victims to websites under the control of the attackers. Below is the list of the apps: Bluetooth App Sender (com.bluetooth.share.app). 1,000+ downloads.

Adware 121

Adware Mobile Phishing Malware 121

Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2023

Police dismantled bulletproof hosting service provider Lolek Hosted Python URL parsing function flaw can enable command execution UK govt contractor MPD FM leaks employee passport data Power Generator in South Africa hit with DroxiDat and Cobalt Strike The Evolution of API: From Commerce to Cloud Gafgyt botnet is targeting EoL Zyxel routers Charming (..)

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Artificial Intelligence Cybercrime Adware 98

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Clicker apps are adware software that loads ads in invisible frames or in the background and clicks them to generate revenue for the threat actors behind the campaign. “Recently the McAfee Mobile Research Team has identified new Clicker malware that sneaked into Google Play. out of 5 stars. ” concludes the report.

Adware 108

Adware Mobile Advertising Malware 108

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In some cases, the Fangxiao landing pages were displaying malicious ads that if clicked from an Android device deliver the Triada malware. “The Fangxiao campaigns are effective lead generation methods which have been redirected to various domains, from malware, to referral links, to ads and adware.”

Phishing 127

Phishing Adware Retail Malware 127

Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Gox exchange and operating BTC-e Japanese Pharmaceutical giant Eisai hit by a ransomware attack Clop ransomware gang was testing MOVEit Transfer bug since 2021 Stealth Soldier backdoor used is targeted espionage attacks in Libya Researchers published PoC exploit code for actively exploited Windows elevation of privilege issue Experts detail a new Kimsuky (..)

Social Engineering 98

Social Engineering Data breaches Ransomware Hacking 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 23, 2022

Whereas, the younger generation was being hit by TikTok scams that mainly spread malware, spyware, adware and data, stealing Trojans to mobiles. According to a research conducted by Avast, grandparents aged between in 55 to 64 are being targeted mainly by those spreading ransomware, tech support scams, spyware and botnets.

Scams 90

Scams Ransomware Spyware Adware 90

SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

The malware has the typical capabilities of a backdoor, such as downloading and removing files, uploading data to a command-and-control server and running shell commands in a pseudoterminal. 1.81 * Unique users who encountered this malware as a percentage of all users of Kaspersky security solutions for macOS who were attacked.

Mobile 115

Mobile Ransomware Adware IoT 115

Security Affairs

AUGUST 17, 2023

The researchers reported that in just one week they have observed more than a thousand new malware samples in the wild delivering the proxy application. Once installed on a compromised system, the malware download and install the proxy application. The malware uses specific Inno Setup parameters to silently install the proxy.

Adware 98

Adware Malware Cyber threats Software 98

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Unlike common stealers, this malware gathered data that can be used to identify the victims, such as browsing histories, social networking account IDs and Wi-Fi networks. These are attractive aspects that cybercrime groups will be unable to resist. Mobile malware techniques haven’t changed much in the course of 2022.

Cryptocurrency 106

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 106

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

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. Malware is a blanket term used to describe any software that gets installed on a machine to perform unwanted tasks for the benefit of a third party.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In this report, we provide the latest statistics on cyberthreats to gamers, as well as detailed information on the most widespread and dangerous types of malware that players must be aware of. TOP 5 mobile games used as a lure for distribution of malware and unwanted software, by users, from July 1, 2021 through June, 30 2022.

Mobile 131

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 131

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

In 2022, Kaspersky security solutions detected 1,661,743 malware or unwanted software installers, targeting mobile users. With many examples of malicious and unwanted apps on Google Play being discovered after complaints from users, we decided to take a look at what the supply and demand of such malware on the dark web looks like.

Malware 133

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 133

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2022

adware-help[.]com. Related pay per install rogue fraudulent and malicious domains known to have been used back in 2008 for various rogue fraudulent and malicious purposes include: drawn-cash[.]com. bucksware-admin[.]com. system-protector[.]net. sys-scan-1[.]biz. sys-scan-wiz[.]biz. earning4u[.]com. flashdollars[.]com. installing[.]cc.

Adware 105

Adware Software Accountability Cybercrime 105

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.

Cybercrime 231

Cybercrime Phishing Banking Malware 231

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Anyone who has used a computer for any significant length of time has probably at least heard of malware. Malware has been present in the digital space since the 1980s, with early prank malware like the Morris Worm or the (c)Brain. However, malware is not quite as amusing in a modern context. How Does Malware Work?

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

We discovered the malware as part of an attack against a high-profile organization in Vietnam. We found the loader for this file so interesting that we decided to base one of the tracks of our Targeted Malware Reverse Engineering course on it. The exploit-chain attempts to install malware in the system through a dropper.

Ransomware 145

Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 145

SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With millions of new users on streaming platforms, cyberattackers have recognized this heightened demand and seek to take advantage of it by distributing streaming phishing scams and spreading malware under the guise of users’ favorite shows. Malware and riskware instead of streaming. Methodology. Amazon Prime Video.

Phishing 125

Phishing Accountability Malware Adware 125

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 106,863 unique users. Financial threats Financial threat statistics In Q1 2023, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 106,863 unique users. 2 Afghanistan 4.6 3 Paraguay 2.8

Mobile 102

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 102

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 139

Cryptocurrency Banking Ransomware Cybercrime 139