SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2023

In 2013, extortionists added encryption to their genre and started locking down victims' files instead of screens or web browsers. In 2019, crooks shifted their focus to enterprises and pioneered in stealing data in addition to encrypting it, which turned these raids into an explosive mix of blackmail and breaches.

Ransomware 104

Ransomware Encryption Adware Data breaches 104

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Social media activity: likes, shares, comments and posts. When you share your thoughts and life events on social media, it allows you to connect with family and friends. VPNs are encrypted connections that link your device to a remote server. They include: Search queries. Purchase history. Cell phone usage. Geotagging.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Most prolific groups This section looks at ransomware groups that engage in so-called “double extortion”, that is, stealing and encrypting confidential data. Adware programs and fake system accelerators remained the main threat to macOS users in Q3. TOP 20 threats for macOS Verdict %* 1 AdWare.OSX.Agent.ai 6 AdWare.OSX.Amc.e

Mobile 121

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 121

SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

The most prolific groups This section looks at the most prolific of ransomware gangs that not only encrypt their victims’ files but steal their confidential data and then publish it, engaging in so-called “double extortion” The statistics are based on the number of new victims added to each of the groups’ DLSs.

Mobile 116

Mobile Ransomware Adware IoT 116

Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

These can include viruses, trojans, worms, spyware and adware. Ransomware is perhaps the most alarming type of malware in existence today as it slyly and maliciously encrypts end-user data until a “key” is purchased with a ransom amount to decrypt the data. An Attacker sends an email posing as the CIO of the business.

Security Awareness 70

Security Awareness Wireless Ransomware Passwords 70

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

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Their discovery, together with a proof of concept , caused a stir in both the expert community and the media, which dubbed one of the vulnerabilities PrintNightmare. As in the previous quarter, a total of 15 of the Top 20 threats for macOS are adware programs. Country*. % of attacked users**. Mauritania. Kyrgyzstan. Country*. %

Adware 115

Adware Ransomware Malware IoT 115

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

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

An intelligence team later discovered that HermeticRansom only superficially encrypts files, and ones encrypted by the ransomware can be decrypted. RUransom malware was discovered in March, which was created to encrypt files on computers in Russia. IoT attacks. IoT threat statistics. Country or territory*. %**.

Mobile 137

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 137

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Communication with the server can take place either over raw TCP sockets encrypted with RC4, or via HTTPS. We confirmed several victims in the manufacturing, home network service, media and construction sectors. The ransomware supports two encryption modes: one generated dynamically and one using a hardcoded key. We Are Back ?

Ransomware 145

Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 145

Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

Viruses can lead to deleted or encrypted files, modified applications, or system malfunctions. Adware is software designed to serve advertisements to you, either within your web browser or in other programs. Adware isn’t always bad. Some free apps, for instance, include adware as a way to make revenue from ads.

Malware 98

Malware Adware Spyware Advertising 98

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Much clamor was caused in Q3 by a whole new family of vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows printing subsystem, one already known to the media as PrintNightmare: CVE-2021-1640 , CVE-2021-26878 , CVE-2021-1675 , CVE-2021-34527 , CVE-2021-36936 , CVE-2021-36947 , CVE-2021-34483. Vulnerable applications used by cybercriminals during cyberattacks.

Malware 139

Malware Ransomware Adware IoT 139

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

This might have been a test build, as the sample did not encrypt any files, but these events may herald the impending return of REvil. Kaspersky researchers found a way to recover files encrypted by the Yanluowang ransomware and released a decryptor for all victims. was the most common adware encountered in these three countries.

Mobile 93

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 93

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The hackers provided no explanation for the move, but it appeared to be related to an increase in media coverage. Two vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server, CVE-2022-41040 and CVE-2022-41082 , received considerable media coverage. Number of new modifications. Vulnerability statistics. AdWare.OSX.Amc.e, Bangladesh.

Mobile 122

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 122

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Most prolific groups This section looks at ransomware groups that engage in so-called “double extortion”, that is stealing confidential data in addition to encrypting it. Hackers were able to embed malicious code into the libffmpeg media processing library to download a payload from their servers. 2 AdWare.OSX.Amc.e

Mobile 99

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 99

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Most prolific groups This section looks at ransomware groups that engage in so-called “double extortion”, that is stealing and encrypting confidential data. In Q2, macOS users mainly encountered adware and “system optimizers” that asked money for fixing problems that did not exist. 2 AdWare.OSX.Agent.gen 8.54

Mobile 98

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 98

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2023

This way, hackers could gather more and varied data, such as GPS locations, purchases made, social media interactions, photos, call logs, and other ongoing processes. There are many categories of malware that cybercriminals could install through juice jacking, including adware, cryptominers, ransomware, spyware, or Trojans.

Mobile 98

Mobile Malware Banking Spyware 98

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

This rating only includes attacks by malicious programs that fall under the Malware class; it does not include Web Anti-Virus detections of potentially dangerous or unwanted programs such as RiskTool or adware. Not included are Riskware-type programs and adware. Countries where users faced the highest risk of local infection.

Phishing 144

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 144

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Once installed, these files would primarily load Adware – programs that flooded victims’ devices with unwanted advertising and gathered their personal data for third-party use, but in particular cases the same spreading technique is used to download malicious implants for targeted espionage. Kaspersky detected 1.66

Scams 75

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 75