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Warning over free online file converters that actually install malware

Malwarebytes

Instead of converting files, the tools actually load malware onto victims computers. The FBI warned specifically about that malware leading to ransomware attacks, but we’ve also seen similar sites that install browser hijackers, adware, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). This is the actual malware.

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Mobile malware evolution in 2024

SecureList

million attacks involving malware, adware or unwanted mobile software were prevented. Adware, the most common mobile threat, accounted for 35% of total detections. million malware, adware or unwanted software attacks targeting mobile devices. A total of 1.1 A total of 1.1 42609775 Your order tracking code.

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2020 Oscar Nominees Used to Spread Malware

Adam Levin

Online scammers are using the 2020 Oscars to spread malware. A recent study released by Kaspersky Labs uncovered several hacking and phishing campaigns promising their targets free and early access to Best Picture nominees for this year’s Academy Awards.

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IT threat evolution in Q3 2024. Mobile statistics

SecureList

million attacks involving malware, adware or potentially unwanted mobile apps were prevented. Adware was the most common mobile threat, accounting for 36% of all detected threats. Quarterly highlights Mobile attacks involving malware, adware or potentially unwanted apps dropped by 13% in Q3, to a total of 6,686,375.

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AI and collaboration tools: how cyberattackers are targeting SMBs in 2025

SecureList

At the same time, AI-driven attacks are becoming increasingly common, making phishing and malware campaigns easier to prepare and quickly adapt, thus increasing their scale. Main types of threats affecting the SMB Sector, 2025 ( download ) The top threats targeting SMBs in 2025 included downloaders, Trojans, and adware.

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DealPly adware abuses reputation services to remain under the radar

Security Affairs

Malware researchers from enSilo have spotted a new variant of the DealPly adware that uses a new method to avoid detection. The main feature of the DealPly adware is to install browser extensions that display advertisements in the victim’s browser.

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Mobile malware evolution 2020

SecureList

The word “covid” in various combinations was typically used in the names of packages hiding spyware and banking Trojans, adware or Trojan droppers. The mobile malware Trojan-Ransom.AndroidOS.Agent.aq Last year was notable for both malware and adware, the two very close in terms of capabilities.

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