Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

App downloads. Malware is any type of software or program designed to harm a computer, steal data or hold victims to ransom such as a computer virus, Trojan horse, ransomware, spyware, wiper, worm or adware. Awareness of Phishing Scams. Getting clued up about phishing scams is the best way to help keep your data safe.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

According to the freshest data on DeFi, every hour 15 newly deployed scams against smart contracts are detected. million downloads. Looking for alternative sources to download an episode of a show or a newly released film, users encounter various types of malware, including Trojans, spyware and backdoors, as well as adware.

Cryptocurrency 86

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 86

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Scams could present themselves in many forms. 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.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

SecureList

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The most common way to sneak malware onto Google Play is for a Trojan to mimic a legitimate app already published on the site (for example, a photo editor or a VPN service) with the addition of a small piece of code to decrypt and launch a payload from the Trojan’s body or download it from the attackers’ server. Statistics.

Mobile 118

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 118

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. Spyware – malware that spies on the computer to collect the information about a product, a company, a person. The most widespread spyware are keyloggers and trojans.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

This could be any other type of malware, such as HiddenAds or Adware to generate money by ads-per-click. Or even scarier—a backdoor could be placed or a nefarious piece of spyware. These scams come in all shapes and sizes, like email, banking, and SMS-based (smishing) threats.

Mobile 65

Mobile Malware Phishing Spyware 65

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

It is not unusual to have your system or network infected with malware, such as spyware, that often lingers secretly with no apparent symptoms. 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). Don’t worry though.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

Most of these sites (more specifically the advertising on these sites) use dishonesty and social engineering to fool users into opening links, enabling an action on their browser or downloading a file they never intended to. Bitcoin scams. It is a front for a “get rich quick” scam designed to gather users’ cash and personal details.

Scams 114

Scams Mobile Social Engineering Advertising 114

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Integrated one-on-one Spyware HelpDesk support. Can remove trojans, ransomware, worms, viruses, rootkits, adware, potentially unwanted programs, and other objects. They provide a first line of defense against fake, scam, phishing and spoofed websites, created to harm devices, compromise security, and even steal personal information.

Ransomware 109

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 109

SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With millions of new users on streaming platforms, cyberattackers have recognized this heightened demand and seek to take advantage of it by distributing streaming phishing scams and spreading malware under the guise of users’ favorite shows. Over the same period in 2021, the number of affected users dropped by more than half.

Phishing 92

Phishing Accountability Malware Adware 92