SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. As usual, our TOP 20 ranking for biggest threats encountered by users of Kaspersky security solutions for macOS were dominated by adware. Detailed IoT-threat statistics are published in the DDoS report for Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022.

Mobile 120

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 120

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Jump ahead: Adware. Malicious mobile app. 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. How to Defend Against Adware. Bots and botnets. Ransomware.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. As usual, the TOP 20 ranking for threats detected by Kaspersky security solutions for macOS users is dominated by various adware. was the most common adware encountered in these three countries. Detailed IoT-threat statistics are published in the DDoS report for Q2 2022.

Mobile 93

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 93

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 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

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

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Mobile statistics. 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. IT threat evolution Q3 2021. PC statistics.

Malware 138

Malware Adware Ransomware IoT 138

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. This isn’t quite the same as a legitimate piece of software, such as a mobile game from a reputable developer, coming packed with online ads. Want to Learn More About Malware?

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

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. ” Mobile banking Trojans on the rise. Extortion on the rise.

Cryptocurrency 140

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 140