CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 1, 2021

As per the document ‘Mobile Malware Evolution 2020’ document released by Kaspersky, the online banking services have become prime targets to those spreading Mobile Adware. And the threat report says that hackers are now focusing on improving the quality of adware, rather than raising their victimizing scope with mass attacks.

Adware 141

Adware Banking Mobile Firmware 141

SecureList

MARCH 20, 2024

million malware, adware, and riskware attacks on mobile devices. The same malware earlier had been found in the firmware of a kids’ smart watch by an Israeli manufacturer distributed mainly in Europe and the Middle East. Introduction Malware for mobile devices is something we come across very often.

Malware 86

Malware Mobile Firmware Spyware 86

SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

The word “covid” in various combinations was typically used in the names of packages hiding spyware and banking Trojans, adware or Trojan droppers. Last year was notable for both malware and adware, the two very close in terms of capabilities. Number of adware attacks on mobile users in 2019 and 2020 ( download ).

Mobile 134

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 134

Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

Years ago you’d occasionally see adware programs try to remove rivals from a PC, in order to take all of the ad revenue for its creator. Maintain device health with updates: Make sure devices are up to date with the latest firmware and patches. When possible, update OpenSSH to the latest version.

IoT 81

IoT Adware Firmware DDOS 81

Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2021

According to the blog BornCity , multiple users have been reporting malware infections, their devices were infected with adware designed to display unwanted and invasive ads. Gigaset confirmed the supply chain attack and revealed that only users who received firmware updates from one the compromised server were impacted.

Malware 108

Malware Adware Firmware Accountability 108

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Ransomware is a type of malware, but others exist, including spyware, adware, bots and Trojans. Additionally, operating systems, firewalls and firmware must be hardened and updated with vendor provided patches regularly and timely, and previously mentioned anti-virus software must be kept up to date.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

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