SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

In Q2 2021, according to data from Kaspersky Security Network: 14,465,672 malware, adware and riskware attacks were prevented. Moreover, the security subsystem was moved to a separate updatable component, independent of the device manufacturer. The number of malware, adware and riskware attacks exceeded the 14.4 Verdict. %*.

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Mobile Adware Banking Malware 121

SecureList

MARCH 20, 2024

In 2023 , our technologies blocked 33.8 million malware, adware, and riskware attacks on mobile devices. Dwphon In November 2023, we stumbled upon an Android malware variant targeting mobile phones by various Chinese OEM manufacturers. Introduction Malware for mobile devices is something we come across very often.

Malware 91

Malware Mobile Firmware Spyware 91

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 138

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 138

The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2019

Instead of having to trick users one by one, fraudsters only have to deceive the device manufacturer, or some other party involved in the supply chain, and thereby get their malicious code delivered far and wide. To wit, Avast researchers recently discovered several “selfie beauty apps” on the Google Play Store posing as legitimate apps.

Mobile 138

Mobile Spyware Banking Manufacturing 138

Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2021

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

Malware 106

Malware Adware Firmware Accountability 106

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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Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 104

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

A41APT is a long-running campaign, active from March 2019 to the end of December 2020, that has targeted multiple industries, including Japanese manufacturing and its overseas bases. Most malicious objects detected for the macOS platform are adware. You can read our analysis of a new adware program called Convuster here.

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Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 102