CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In the latest report released by Avast, it was revealed that ransomware spreading hackers were constantly targeting elderly people and youngsters were being lured into Instagram or TikTok scams. million ransomware attacks on desktops. million harmful downloads leading to social engineering attacks from January to October 2021.

Scams 117

Scams Ransomware Identity Theft Adware 117

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2022: A total of 5,623,670 mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks were blocked. 438,035 malicious installation packages were detected, of which: 35,060 packages were related to mobile banking Trojans, 2,310 packages were mobile ransomware Trojans. AdWare, the ex-leader, moved 2.5

Mobile 94

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 94

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

In Q2 2021, according to data from Kaspersky Security Network: 14,465,672 malware, adware and riskware attacks were prevented. 886,105 malicious installation packages were detected, of which: 24,604 packages were mobile banking Trojans; 3,623 packages were mobile ransomware Trojans. in light of the decline in adware attacks.

Mobile 121

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 121

CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In its newly released annual State of Malware report , cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes selected five threats that they consider to be archetypes for some of the most common malware families observed in 2022: LockBit ransomware The Emotet botnet The SocGholish drive-by download Android droppers macOS Genio adware "Protecting your business for the rest (..)

Adware 122

Adware Scams Malware Ransomware 122

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2023: 4,948,522 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 34.8% Quarterly highlights Malware, adware and unwanted software attacks on mobile devices were down slightly year-on-year. 13.27 -3.24

Mobile 63

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 63

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2022: 5,520,908 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 25.28% of all threats detected. Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q1 2020 — Q2 2022 ( download ). Quarterly highlights.

Mobile 100

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 100

SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

In 2020, Kaspersky mobile products and technologies detected: 5,683,694 malicious installation packages, 156,710 new mobile banking Trojans, 20,708 new mobile ransomware Trojans. The word “covid” in various combinations was typically used in the names of packages hiding spyware and banking Trojans, adware or Trojan droppers.

Mobile 138

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 138

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2023: A total of 5,704,599 mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks were blocked. A total of 370,327 malicious installation packages were detected, of which: 59,167 packages were related to mobile banking Trojans, 1318 packages were mobile ransomware Trojans.

Mobile 79

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 79

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. 516,617 malicious installation packages were detected, of which: 53,947 packages were related to mobile banking trojans, and 1,942 packages were mobile ransomware trojans. Quarterly highlights. Verdict. %*.

Mobile 105

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 105

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2021: 9,599,519 malware, adware and riskware attacks on mobile devices were prevented. 676,190 malicious installation packages were detected, of which: 12,097 packages were related to mobile banking Trojans; 6,157 packages were mobile ransomware Trojans. Quarterly highlights.

Mobile 98

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 98

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Ransomware is everywhere these days, striking fear into the hearts of IT and business managers alike. And studies support that perception, showing ransomware growing in both prevalence and effectiveness. Best Ransomware Removal Tools. Here we’ll focus on removal tools. Protect against cloud threats and misconfiguration.

Ransomware 107

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 107

CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In its newly released annual State of Malware report , cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes selected five threats that they consider to be archetypes for some of the most common malware families observed in 2022: LockBit ransomware The Emotet botnet The SocGholish drive-by download Android droppers macOS Genio adware "Protecting your business for the rest (..)

Adware 74

Adware Scams Malware Ransomware 74

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As some hackers have developed a malware that uses code signing certificates to avoid detection by security defenses and has the tendency to download payloads onto a compromised system. Interestingly, the malware is found using a code signing certificate from Sectigo, a cybersecurity company that offers digital identity solutions.

Malware 124

Malware Adware Security Defenses Spyware 124

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 91,841 unique users. Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q1 2021 ( download ). Geography of financial malware attacks, Q1 2021 ( download ). Ransomware programs. New additions to the ransomware arsenal. Financial threats. Attack geography.

Mobile 91

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 91

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

It's almost impossible to keep up with the number of news items that come out daily about new or emerging ransomware or cyber threats or respectable companies that had eye-opening breaches. Deadbolt ransomware variant. The Yanluowang ransomware gang. Google Play and Apple Store caught in adware scheme.

Adware 71

Adware Hacking Ransomware Retail 71

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

. “However, our investigation almost immediately revealed that this malware, whatever it was, did not exhibit the behaviors that we’ve come to expect from the usual adware that so often targets macOS systems.” The adware writes each of its components out line by line with JavaScript commands. ” concludes the report.

Malware 142

Malware Adware Antivirus DDOS 142

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 46,872 unique users. Ransomware programs Quarterly trends and highlights Vulnerability exploitation In Q3, ransomware groups were detected exploiting vulnerabilities in various server software. Ramnit 34.0 2 Zbot/Zeus Trojan-Banker.Win32.Zbot 3 Emotet Trojan-Banker.Win32.Emotet

Mobile 79

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 79

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

From ransomware attacks locking businesses out of their data until they pay potentially millions of dollars to spyware tracking users’ every move through their infected device, the effects of malware can be devastating. Some signs of adware infection include: Your browser is noticeably slower than usual. Ransomware.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

Malwarebytes

MAY 6, 2023

A lot of people will only ever use Microsoft's default Edge browser to download another browser they'd rather use. Last year, Chrome made some changes to how you go about making it your default browser, after you've downloaded it with Edge. Malwarebytes removes all remnants of ransomware and prevents you from getting reinfected.

Adware 98

Adware Software Media Ransomware 98

Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

You may be thinking you managed to find a movie, song, or software for free, when in reality you fell for a bait that downloads malware to your computer. Ransomware. Ransomware is malware designed to block access to a computer system until a ransom is paid. Adware isn’t always bad. Fake software installations.

Malware 98

Malware Adware Spyware Advertising 98

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Jump ahead: Adware. Ransomware. 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. RAM scraper.

Malware 104

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 104

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 74,694 unique users. Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q1 2022 ( download ). Geography of financial malware attacks, Q1 2022 ( download ). Ransomware programs. Web Anti-Virus recognized 313,164,030 unique URLs as malicious. Financial threats.

Mobile 104

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 104

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

25,314 packages were related to mobile banking Trojans, 3,596 packages were mobile ransomware Trojans. The majority (61.43%) of the discovered threats belonged to the adware category. Number of detected malicious installation packages, Q1 2020 — Q1 2021 ( download ). Quarterly highlights. Verdict. %*. Trojan.AndroidOS.Boogr.gsh.

Mobile 71

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 71

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 97,451 unique users. Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q2 2021 ( download ). Geography of financial malware attacks, Q2 2021 ( download ). Ransomware programs. Ransomware attacks on large organizations continued in Q2. Financial threats.

Adware 97

Adware Malware Ransomware IoT 97

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

To set such a stratagem in motion, cybercriminals poison legitimate websites with ads that lead to shady URLs or download malicious code camouflaged as something harmless. If a user gets on the hook, they are redirected to a landing page or prompted to download an ostensibly innocuous file.

Cybercrime 82

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 82

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 74,377 unique users. Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q2 2022 ( download ). Geography of financial malware attacks, Q2 2022 ( download ). Ransomware programs. This was the first-ever case of ransomware groups doing a (self-promotion?)

Mobile 63

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 63

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 57,612 unique users. Ransomware programs Quarterly trends and highlights MOVEit Transfer vulnerabilities exploited The Cl0p ransomware gang began heavily exploiting vulnerabilities in MOVEit Transfer, a secure file transfer software solution used by organizations around the world.

Mobile 80

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 80

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Ransomware is a sly, silent, and vicious criminal. But how do you get ransomware in the first place? This is what you, a potential ransomware victim, need to know to protect your data and your business in 2020. How Do You Get Ransomware: Key Points So, where do you get ransomware from? Weird sender address.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

From the past 7-8 days, few threat actors were seen launching email related cyber attack campaigns that dodged victims by downloading a fake video file pertaining to the leaked copy of No Time to Die.

Scams 103

Scams Adware Phishing Cyber Attacks 103

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

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). A common adware program might redirect a user’s browser searches to look-alike web pages that contain other product promotions. Ransomware. Common types.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

This week, VMware and Microsoft warned of an ongoing, widespread Chromeloader malware campaign that is dropping malicious browser extensions, node-WebKit malware, and ransomware. This attack chain starts with an ISO file that’s downloaded when a user clicks malicious ads or YouTube comments. ” concludes VMware.

Malware 98

Malware Adware Ransomware Security Intelligence 98

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

56,877 unique users in the EU were attacked by ransomware. Number of EU users attacked by financial malware, May 2020 – April 2021 ( download ). Geography of banking malware attacks in the EU, May 2020 – April 2021 ( download ). Ransomware programs. Number of users attacked by ransomware Trojans. Threat geography.

Phishing 131

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 131

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

These steps will work in most cases, but if you’ve been hit by ransomware, see our guides to ransomware decryption , removal and recovery. Disconnect from the Internet Unplugging your computer from the internet ensures that the malware cannot communicate with its source or download additional malicious components.

Malware 106

Malware Antivirus Adware Software 106

Security Affairs

APRIL 18, 2022

Below is the description for the marketplace: “There you can buy or download for free private and compromising data of your competitors. Some data dumps are available on Industrial Spy for free, they were likely downloaded from the leak sites of ransomware gangs or other hacking forums.

Adware 96

Adware Malware Hacking Accountability 96

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 108,323 unique users. Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q3 2021 ( download ). Geography of financial malware attacks, Q3 2021 ( download ). Ransomware programs. Europol and the Ukrainian police have arrested two members of an unnamed ransomware gang.

Malware 96

Malware Adware Ransomware IoT 96

Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2022

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 Ransomware simulations. In just the past decade, ransomware has evolved tremendously. The malware load used during the 360° Assessment is significant.

Adware 66

Adware Ransomware Banking Malware 66

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 60,900 unique users. In Q1 2023, we discovered builds from several ransomware families intended for running on Linux and VMWare ESXi servers, namely: ESXiArgs (new family), Nevada (a rebranding of Nokoyawa, which is written in Rust), Royal, IceFire. Most prolific ransomware gangs.

Mobile 66

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 66