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

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

An intelligence team later discovered that HermeticRansom only superficially encrypts files, and ones encrypted by the ransomware can be decrypted. RUransom malware was discovered in March, which was created to encrypt files on computers in Russia. Similar IoT-threat statistics are published in the DDoS report for Q1 2022.

Mobile 137

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 137

Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

Gaining control of multiple computers to launch denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against other networks. Viruses can lead to deleted or encrypted files, modified applications, or system malfunctions. Adware is software designed to serve advertisements to you, either within your web browser or in other programs. Ransomware.

Malware 98

Malware Adware Spyware Advertising 98

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

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. Kaspersky researchers found a way to recover files encrypted by the Yanluowang ransomware and released a decryptor for all victims. was the most common adware encountered in these three countries.

Mobile 93

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 93

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Speaking of the most widespread threats detected by Kaspersky security solutions for macOS, most of our Top 20 ranking positions are occupied by various adware apps. Spain and India came in second and third, with the Pirrit family adware as their prevalent threat. Among the noteworthy ones is Monitor.OSX.HistGrabber.b IoT attacks.

Malware 139

Malware Ransomware Adware IoT 139

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 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

As a result, the attacker can steal confidential data, encrypt critical files on the server to to extort money from the victim, etc. As usual, our TOP 20 ranking for biggest threats encountered by users of Kaspersky security solutions for macOS were dominated by adware. Vulnerability statistics. AdWare.OSX.Amc.e, Bangladesh.

Mobile 122

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 122

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

This ransomware is controlled by command line parameters and can either retrieve an encryption key from the C2 or an argument at launch time. If not ransomware, then DDoS or possibly both. Botnet operators use infected devices to carry out DDoS attacks or mine cryptocurrency. Extortion on the rise.

Cryptocurrency 141

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 141