SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

If not ransomware, then DDoS or possibly both. Botnet operators use infected devices to carry out DDoS attacks or mine cryptocurrency. Cybercriminals also found a host of new tools for amplifying DDoS attacks. Using it for trading or simply swapping is not as easy as it used to be. Extortion on the rise. Forecasts for 2022.

Cryptocurrency 104

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 104

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Jump ahead: Adware. Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface. Rather than stealing data, adware is more of an irritant forcing users to see unwanted ads. Most users are familiar with adware in the form of unclosable browser pop-ups.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

. “However, our investigation almost immediately revealed that this malware, whatever it was, did not exhibit the behaviors that we’ve come to expect from the usual adware that so often targets macOS systems.” The adware writes each of its components out line by line with JavaScript commands. ” concludes the report.

Malware 143

Malware Adware Antivirus DDOS 143

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

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Adware 92

Adware Malware Ransomware IoT 92

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. 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).

Cyber threats 114

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 114

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. DDoS (denial-of-service attack) – a type of a cyber attack which makes the site user wants to visit unusable by flooding it with malicious traffic.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. 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).

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

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. This information can range from what websites you visit to your download history to your bank PIN.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

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Mobile 96

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 96

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

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Mobile 61

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 61

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

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Malware 90

Malware Adware Ransomware IoT 90

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

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Mobile 84

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 84

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

For example, the VP of sales has legitimate access to the salesforce CRM and the internal customer database, but downloading the full client list from each source would be a sign the VP is ready to change jobs and steal the information. Some anti-DDoS software and other resilience capabilities will also be built into routers, firewalls, etc.

Network Security 98

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98