eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In the event that ransomware does make it through, there are a number of behavioral and technique-based heuristics for early identification of ransomware as well as deception techniques that serve as a deterrence and minimize impact. Anti-phishing, spam and fraud prevention. TotalAV’s Key Features. Real-time data protection.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

For example, hackers can use packet sniffers or a phishing link using a man-in-the-middle attack. For example, malware, spyware, adware, computer worms, botnets, trojan horses and similar malware do not normally impact network equipment (routers, firewalls, etc.) or network traffic. DNS security (IP address redirection, etc.),

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Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Sporting events, like the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (Qatar 2022 World Cup), attract massive attention from every corner of the world. Cyber threat actors, with varying resources and motivations, are highly interested in these eye-catching events too. In short, plenty of threat actors are interested in this sort of event.

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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.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. 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). Common types. Less common types.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. 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). Common Types of Malware.

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Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

While theatres and sports stadiums suffered from a lack of live events, other businesses, like online streaming services, have benefited from consumers spending more time at home. An example of a phishing page offering to stream Money Heist. Phishing attacks are one of the most widespread ways of stealing account credentials.

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SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

The majority (61.43%) of the discovered threats belonged to the adware category. For instance, adware that belongs to the AdWare.AndroidOS.Notifyer family was distributed in the first quarter under the guise of a file named ir.corona.viruss.apk, and Backdoor.AndroidOS.Ahmyth.f Quarterly highlights. Verdict. %*. Mobile banking Trojans.

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SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

40% users of Kaspersky solutions in the EU encountered at least one phishing attack. 86,584,675 phishing attempts were blocked by Kaspersky solutions in the EU. Overall, during the reporting period, adware and its components were registered on 89.60% of users’ computers on which Web Anti-Virus was triggered.

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Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 143

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. Scam and phishing.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Then we will go through the key events of 2021 relating to attacks on financial organizations. The most significant event in Q1 was the COVID-19 vaccination program. Key events in 2021. First of all, we are going to analyze the forecasts we made at the end of 2020 and see how accurate they were. Analysis of forecasts for 2021.

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Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 140