Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

February's Patch Tuesday tackles three zero-days Four EU telco giants will start asking users if they want personalized targeted ads WordPress sites backdoored with ad fraud plugin Fake Hogwarts Legacy cracks lead to adware, scams Arris router vulnerability could lead to complete takeover Ransomware pushes City of Oakland into state of emergency TikTok (..)

Adware 69

Adware Ransomware Scams Passwords 69

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As home users, many of the threats we cover will only affect you second hand, such as disruptions after a company suffers a ransomware attack, or when your private information is sold online after a data breach. We have seen news of ChatGPT leaking user’s information and law enforcement asking for backdoors in encryption routines.

Malware 77

Malware Passwords Identity Theft Banking 77

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. One of the schemes used by scammers which has been becoming more popular since last year are scam apps for receiving social benefits. Scam apps targeting Russian-speaking users. Quarterly figures.

Mobile 105

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 105

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2021: 9,599,519 malware, adware and riskware attacks on mobile devices were prevented. Adware came in second with 21.51% — 12.58 Note that the malware rankings below exclude riskware and potentially unwanted software, such as RiskTool or adware. Quarterly figures. Verdict. %*.

Mobile 98

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 98

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. As in the previous case, the attackers were after the bank card details and the owner’s personal information. Users attacked by adware in 2018 through 2020 ( download ).

Mobile 138

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 138

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

But as our information and behavior go digital, a more complete picture of who we are emerges. In a nutshell, your digital identity encompasses all the information that exists about you in digital form. But the main idea is this: sharing the right information with the right people can make your life easier. Unsecured Websites.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

Brightcloud’s Threat Investigator Showing Contextual Information for jokerstream. While the more secure HTTPS isn’t always a guarantee a site is completely safe, the lack of certification and security protocol were red flags, making sharing details or sensitive information risky. Bitcoin scams. Insecure Sites.

Scams 114

Scams Mobile Social Engineering Advertising 114

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Apple iOS users often fall prey to mobile scams; around 30.1% Anti-virus giant, Kaspersky, blocked 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware, and risk-ware attacks. Social media-based scams are increasing as the average Australian uses their smartphone to connect unilaterally with multiple social networking services.

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. Cybercriminals can then exploit the compromised device for various purposes, such as stealing personal information, conducting financial fraud, recruiting it into a botnet, or encrypting data and holding it for ransom.

Cybercrime 82

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 82

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Most of the tax-related attacks follow a few tried and true methods: A phishing email or scam call from someone purporting to be from the IRS, or an accountant offering to help you get a big refund. Many search hijackers in this family also use notifications, which qualifies them as adware. Affiliates.

Identity Theft 112

Identity Theft Adware Scams VPN 112

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

Most threats uncovered on PC and mobile devices were adware, but dangerous malware was also present: from stealers to bankers, often leading to the loss of not just credentials but money, including cryptocurrency. Another common type of software spread as games is adware, which shows illicit advertising against users’ wish.

Adware 119

Adware Mobile Phishing Malware 119

Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

This could be any other type of malware, such as HiddenAds or Adware to generate money by ads-per-click. These scams trick users into visiting malicious websites that masquerade as legitimate ones, usually with the promise of a prize or with a request that users install a bogus security app.

Mobile 68

Mobile Malware Phishing Spyware 68

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

These could be spamware, adware or phishing emails that infect your device or steal your data. Better Business Bureau’s full list of holiday scams to watch out for is available here. Better Business Bureau’s full list of holiday scams to watch out for is available here. co” – it’s probably not safe. co” – it’s probably not safe.

Cybersecurity 91

Cybersecurity Passwords Adware Ransomware 91

SecureList

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The most common threat was Downloaders (89.70%), followed by Adware (5.25%) and Trojans (2.39%). Adware (5.25%) and Trojans (2.39%) were also in the top three desktop gaming-related threats. Last but not least, through a stolen social media account, cybercriminals can target the victim’s friends and relatives with various scams.

Mobile 97

Mobile Phishing Accountability Scams 97

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Hi folk, let me inform you that I suspended the newsletter service, anyway I’ll continue to provide you a list of published posts every week through the blog. Crooks hacked other celebrity Instagram accounts to push scams. Two selfie Android adware apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Play Store. Once again thank you!

Adware 50

Adware Password Management Advertising Hacking 50

Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2019

Hi folk, let me inform you that I suspended the newsletter service, anyway I’ll continue to provide you a list of published posts every week through the blog. DealPly adware abuses reputation services to remain under the radar. Crooks turn victims into money mules via confidence/romance scams. Once again thank you!

Data breaches 50

Data breaches Adware Small Business Advertising 50

SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With millions of new users on streaming platforms, cyberattackers have recognized this heightened demand and seek to take advantage of it by distributing streaming phishing scams and spreading malware under the guise of users’ favorite shows. In addition, these pages harvest both identifying information and banking credentials.

Phishing 100

Phishing Accountability Malware Adware 100

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Can remove trojans, ransomware, worms, viruses, rootkits, adware, potentially unwanted programs, and other objects. Kaspersky has a No Ransom site that offers the latest decryptors, ransomware removal tools, and information on ransomware protection (Europol also operates a free decryption tool site ). TotalAV’s Key Features.

Ransomware 107

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 107

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Rise and consolidation of information stealers. In 2022, we uncovered some new malicious families actively sold on dark markets, such as Rhadamanthys, BlueFox, and Parrot, stealing sensitive information from the victims’ devices. With the increasing popularity of cryptocurrencies, the number of crypto scams has also increased.

Cryptocurrency 92

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 92

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Scams could present themselves in many forms. For instance, financially-motivated threat actors often plant in malicious URLs spoofing these events to fraudulent sites, hoping to maximize their chances of scamming naive internet users for a quick (illicit) profit.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

The law enforcement agencies also obtained information about 250 Hive affiliates and seized several servers belonging to the group. Adware remained the most widespread threat to macOS users. TOP 10 most common families of ransomware Trojans Name Verdicts* Percentage of attacked users** 1 Magniber Trojan-Ransom.Win64.Magni Magni 15.73

Mobile 66

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 66

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Magecart Group 12, known for skimming payment information from online shoppers, now uses PHP web shells to gain remote administrative access to the sites under attack to steal credit card data, rather than using their previously favored JavaScript code. It is reasonable to believe that there will be a shift to the server side.

Cryptocurrency 112

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 112

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

All statistics in this report are from the global cloud service Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), which receives information from components in our security solutions. Millions of Kaspersky users around the globe assist us in this endeavor to collect information about malicious activity. Verdict*. %**. DangerousObject.Multi.Generic.

Phishing 131

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 131

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Sometimes it can be an attachment an email urges you to open or download or sensitive information you need to provide. When you click on the button or attachment, two things can happen: You get redirected to a malicious website that asks you to type in some information. And there are those which infect you with ransomware.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Data encryption – a way to secure private information by encoding it so no third parties could watch or access it. Data protection – a set of methods aimed to safeguard private information from getting into the wrong hands. Rootkit – a type of malware that is used to seep into the system and steal company information.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In this report, we provide the latest statistics on cyberthreats to gamers, as well as detailed information on the most widespread and dangerous types of malware that players must be aware of. Besides stealing personal credentials and funds, hackers can affect the performance of gaming computers, infecting these with unsolicited miner files.

Mobile 103

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 103

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Meanwhile, the adoption of video conferencing, file storage services, file sharing services and personal messaging apps are all on the rise as we rely on the Internet for sharing information and keeping in touch for work purposes. Scam and phishing. One of the most common concerns for workers is related to phishing scams.

Scams 60

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 60

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence allows discreet monitoring of pastebin sites and restricted underground online forums to discover compromised accounts and information leakages. Note, however, that on the dark web nothing eliminates the risk of being scammed with 100% probability.

Malware 106

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 106