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. Activation: The ransomware begins encrypting sensitive files or locking down the system. Ransomware.

Malware 74

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 74

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q1 2022 ( download ). Geography of financial malware attacks, Q1 2022 ( download ). An intelligence team later discovered that HermeticRansom only superficially encrypts files, and ones encrypted by the ransomware can be decrypted. Country*. %**. Turkmenistan.

Mobile 96

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 96

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q2 2022 ( download ). Geography of financial malware attacks, Q2 2022 ( download ). This might have been a test build, as the sample did not encrypt any files, but these events may herald the impending return of REvil. Number of new miner modifications, Q2 2022 ( download ).

Mobile 60

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 60

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Encryption will regularly be used to protect the data from interception. In the broadest sense, defense in depth uses: Data security : protects data at rest and in transit such as encryption, database security, message security, etc. Operations Disruption While most attacks target endpoints (user computers, servers, etc.),

Network Security 93

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 93

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q3 2021 ( download ). Geography of financial malware attacks, Q3 2021 ( download ). Number of new ransomware modifications, Q3 2020 — Q3 2021 ( download ). Number of unique users attacked by ransomware Trojans, Q3 2021 ( download ). Country*. %**. Turkmenistan.

Malware 89

Malware Adware Ransomware IoT 89

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q3 2022 ( download ). Number of new ransomware modifications, Q3 2021 — Q3 2022 ( download ). Number of unique users attacked by ransomware Trojans, Q3 2022 ( download ). Number of new miner modifications, Q3 2022 ( download ). TOP 10 banking malware families.

Mobile 83

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 83