Adware, DNS, Encryption and Social Engineering

Search:

DAY

WEEK

MONTH

YEAR

Select your country:
Sign up | Log in

Adware

DNS

Encryption

Social Engineering

Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. Cybercriminals can then exploit the compromised device for various purposes, such as stealing personal information, conducting financial fraud, recruiting it into a botnet, or encrypting data and holding it for ransom.

Cybercrime

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus

Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

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

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus

Cyber Security Informer

Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

Stay Connected