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 63

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 63

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 79

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 79

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 97

Adware Malware Ransomware IoT 97

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

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 80

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 80

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 66

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 66

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 90

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 90

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 131

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 131

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 138

Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 138

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 Banking Malware Spyware 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 96

Malware Adware Ransomware IoT 96

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

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

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 60

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 60