SecureList

MARCH 20, 2024

In 2023 , our technologies blocked 33.8 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. Their products were primarily intended for the Russian market.

Malware 98

Malware Mobile Firmware Spyware 98

SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

In 2020, Kaspersky mobile products and technologies detected: 5,683,694 malicious installation packages, 156,710 new mobile banking Trojans, 20,708 new mobile ransomware Trojans. The word “covid” in various combinations was typically used in the names of packages hiding spyware and banking Trojans, adware or Trojan droppers.

Mobile 140

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 140

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Easily one of the most frustrating types of malware, adware is software designed to harass users with a torrent of unwanted or malicious ads. Some signs of adware infection include: Your browser is noticeably slower than usual. Firmware rootkits are also known as “hardware rootkits.”. Want to Learn More About Malware?

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

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

Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2021

The company is most active in the area of communications technology. 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 manufactures DECT telephones. The German website heise.de

Malware 107

Malware Adware Firmware Accountability 107

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

The flexibility and scalability that the cloud offers makes this technology more compelling to small and mid-size businesses. However, huge concerns still exist for SMEs when it comes to the security challenge associated with the cloud technology. The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably the future of technology.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Threat actors can develop fake mobile apps to install adware, steal PII and financial data, extract cookies and credentials, and download further payloads (such as spyware) from a remote-controlled domain. Update and patch firmware and operating systems with the latest patches ahead of the beginning of the event.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52