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Android threats rise sharply, with mobile malware jumping by 151% since start of year

Malwarebytes

We’ve seen a 147% increase in spyware, a broad category of apps that collect user data without consent, with a notable spike in Feb and March. Banking Trojans and spyware are now outpacing more traditional nuisances like adware and riskware , and what’s changed is the level of sophistication.

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Why MRG-Effitas matters to SMBs

Malwarebytes

At the core of the MRG-Effitas certification process—which tests how products respond to known exploits, ransomware, botnets, adware, and more—is the user. “A A pass is given only when alerts are straightforward, and clearly suggest that the malicious action should be blocked,” the report said. Testing and certification.

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IT threat evolution Q3 2022

SecureList

Later that year, we documented the PowerPepper campaign. First, the threat actor sends a spear-phishing email to the potential victim with a lure to download additional documents. When the fetched document is opened, it connects to the second C2 server.

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IT threat evolution in Q1 2025. Non-mobile statistics

SecureList

These loaders are typically used to download intrusive adware, but there is nothing stopping them from delivering any kind of Trojan. Amos is designed to steal user passwords, cryptocurrency wallet data, browser cookies, and documents. Amos Trojans, which we mentioned earlier, also gained popularity in the first quarter. 7 Greece 9.66

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$12m Grindr fine shows GDPR’s got teeth

Malwarebytes

Yet much of the bad old days of Adware/spyware from 2005 – 2008 was dependent on bad policies and leaky data sharing. On the 24th January, Norway’s Data Protection Authority (NDPA) gave Grindr advance notification [PDF] of its intention to levy a fine. Batten down the data privacy hatches.

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Top 9 Cybersecurity Challenges SMEs Currently Face

Responsible Cyber

Ransomware is a type of malware, but others exist, including spyware, adware, bots and Trojans. This threat is easily mitigated when there is a comprehensive BYOD policy which educates employees on device expectations and allow companies to better monitor email and documents that are being downloaded to company-owned devices.

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

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.

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