Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

Poorly configured Linux and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are at risk of compromise from a cryptojacking campaign , according to researchers at Microsoft. Once the attackers have broken into their target system, a patched version of OpenSHH, a remote login tool , is downloaded from a remote server.

IoT 77

IoT Adware Firmware DDOS 77

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

“AU has obtained new samples of this malware and observed downloads of the malware from multiple sites, primarily disguised as an Adobe Flash software update.” The malicious script attempts to download the password-protected ZIP file using curl, and creates a directory in / tmp to store the ZIP file and unzip it. .

Malware 81

Malware Adware Advertising Software 81

SecureList

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Kaspersky experts researched threats related to the top 14 games available for download or poised for release on streaming platforms, such as Origin and Steam, as well as platform-agnostic titles, to provide a comprehensive overview of current threats. Most of these files were unwanted software called “Downloaders” (89.70%).

Mobile 91

Mobile Phishing Accountability Scams 91

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

To limit the research scope, we analyzed several lists of most popular games and based on this, created a list of TOP 28 games and game series available for download or about to be released on the streaming platforms Origin and Steam, as well as platform-independent titles. Trojan-Downloader. Infection cases, %. not-a-virus:Downloader.

Mobile 96

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 96

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

A flaw in LastPass password manager leaks credentials from previous site. Two selfie Android adware apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Play Store. A bug in Instagram exposed user accounts and phone numbers. Delaler Leads, a car dealer marketing firm exposed 198 Million records online.

Adware 52

Adware Password Management Advertising Hacking 52

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A TCC prompt asking the user to allow access to the Downloads folder. Also unprotected are the folders where data is stored for any browser other than Safari, which can include credentials if you use a browser’s built-in password manager. Some variants of the Shlayer adware have been seen using this technique.).

Malware 96

Malware Backups Adware Social Engineering 96

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Earlier this week, security researchers reported on a trending adware infection known as Fireball. If true, it’s possible that infected systems could be made part of a botnet and used to carry out new types of attack over the Internet. Strong passwords are a good start. You’re likely to have seen bundling yourself at some point.

Adware 52

Adware Software Passwords Internet 52

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 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2021

Though these scripts have slight variations, they mostly belong to a plague of adware strains— Shlayer and Bundlore. The malicious shell scripts used by Shlayer and Bundlore are usually malvertising-focused adware bundlers using shell scripts in the kill chain to download and install an adware payload.

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Adware Encryption Malware Passwords 122

Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

And yet, an antivirus program is a necessary line of defense that secures your devices from viruses, adware, worms, trojans, and others. It’s simple: since ransomware is often spread as downloadable malware, there is a chance that antivirus will detect and block it before it encrypted any files.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Backups Antivirus Firewall 52

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably the future of technology. Hold training sessions to help employees manage passwords and identify phishing attempts. Ransomware is a type of malware, but others exist, including spyware, adware, bots and Trojans. IoT Opens Excessive Entry Points.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

For instance, financially-motivated threat actors often plant in malicious URLs spoofing these events to fraudulent sites, hoping to maximize their chances of scamming naive internet users for a quick (illicit) profit. Nowadays, such pages are necessary to build a brand, generate new business, and resolve customer issues.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Also, this list will make you more aware of the threats that lie in wait for you around every internet corner. It can be a password, a fingerprint, a face scan. Cloud – computing recourses that make it available to access your files and services through the internet from any point in the world.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q2 2021 ( download ). Geography of financial malware attacks, Q2 2021 ( download ). There appeared the new Qlocker family, which packs user files into a password-protected 7zip archive, plus our old friends ech0raix and AgeLocker began to gather steam. Country*. %**.

Adware 91

Adware Malware Ransomware IoT 91

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 13, 2023

Let’s face it, the Internet is kind of like the Wild West when it comes to threats to our privacy and security. VPNs create a secure, encrypted "tunnel" between your device and the VPN server, through which all of your internet traffic is routed—so if your ISP is collecting your data, it won’t be able to read it.

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VPN Phishing Internet Internet 73

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Today, malware is a common threat to the devices and data of anyone who uses the Internet. 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.

Malware 69

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 69

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Millions of websites across the internet also contain vulnerabilities that make them easy targets. The experimental program spread via the ARPANET (a predecessor of the internet) to infect computers running the Tenex operating system, causing them to display an ominous message: “I’m the creeper: Catch me if you can.”.

Malware 98

Malware Small Business Computers and Electronics Adware 98

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q1 2022 ( download ). Geography of financial malware attacks, Q1 2022 ( download ). Number of new ransomware modifications, Q1 2021 — Q1 2022 ( download ). Number of unique users attacked by ransomware Trojans, Q1 2022 ( download ). Country*. %**. Turkmenistan.

Mobile 96

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 96

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

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Urge to take action (click or download) Hackers placed the large button and prompted us to click on it, rushing us to upgrade our system. Sometimes it can be an attachment an email urges you to open or download or sensitive information you need to provide. In 81% of cases , the passwords people use are weak and easily crackable.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q3 2022 ( download ). The former threatened files accessible from the internet over SMB protocol and protected by a weak account password. Number of new ransomware modifications, Q3 2021 — Q3 2022 ( download ). Number of new miner modifications, Q3 2022 ( download ).

Mobile 83

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 83

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

The diagram shows each group’s share of victims out of the total number of victims published on all the groups’ DLSs in Q1 2023 ( download ) Number of new modifications In Q1 2023, we detected nine new ransomware families and 3089 new modifications of the malware of this type. 2 Bangladesh 1.47 3 Taiwan 0.65 4 Mozambique 0.59

Mobile 63

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 63

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

For example, before making the first internet connection to its C2s, the Sunburst malware lies dormant for up to two weeks, preventing easy detection of this behaviour in sandboxes. It then downloads and installs the miner. This payload uses JavaScript API to run bash commands in order to download a JSON configuration file.

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Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 94

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks.

Network Security 84

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 84

Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

These can include viruses, trojans, worms, spyware and adware. Password Security The password is the primary authentication mechanism still used in environments today to verify identity. There are definitely loopholes to many password policies that are implemented via a technology solution.

Security Awareness 70

Security Awareness Wireless Ransomware Passwords 70

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Two drivers of this conflict are not having a separate room for every family member who needs to work from home (26%) and arguments about how much children should use the Internet (33%). Applications used as lures, January – November 2020 ( download ). RDP attacks dynamics, January – November 2019 and 2020 ( download ).

Scams 57

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 57

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Here’s the chart of the busiest ransomware gangs of Q3 2023: The most prolific ransomware gangs, Q3 2023 ( download ) The diagram shows each group’s share of the total number of victims published on all the DLS sites analyzed. Network threats in Q3 2023 are mainly brute-force password attacks on MSSQL and RDP services.

Mobile 74

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 74