SC Magazine

APRIL 26, 2021

Apple patched what noted Mac security researcher Patrick Wardle described to SC Media as “the worst macOS bug in recent memory.” ” An adware group had already been using the bug in the wild. Jamf, in turn, found what Wardle describes as “an aggressive strain of adware that installed second-stage payloads.”

Adware 126

Adware Computers and Electronics Malware Media 126

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

With stolen passwords, the impact is even broader; hackers could wire funds from a breached online banking account into their own, or masquerade as someone on social media to ask friends and family for money. With stolen credit card details, hackers can attempt fraudulent purchases online.

Malware 125

Malware Software Passwords Cryptocurrency 125

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Along with the Pirrit Mac adware identified earlier this week, researchers from Red Canary identified Thursday a different malware strain (Jon Rawlinson/CC BY 2.0)). 14 noting that a Safari adware extension that was originally written to run on Intel x86 chips was revamped to run on the new M1 chips.

Malware 109

Malware Adware Architecture VPN 109

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Note- From the past few days, some media houses are running rampant reports that the pirated movie copies of “Spider Man No Way Home” might be riddled with crypto mining and blister malware.

Malware 124

Malware Adware Security Defenses Spyware 124

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 140

Adware Mobile Malware Phishing 140

Krebs on Security

JULY 28, 2022

” Microleaves has long been classified by antivirus companies as adware or as a “potentially unwanted program” (PUP), the euphemism that antivirus companies use to describe executable files that get installed with ambiguous consent at best, and are often part of a bundle of software tied to some “free” download. .”

Advertising 284

Advertising Computers and Electronics Software Internet 284

SecureList

JUNE 5, 2025

Non-mobile statistics Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in the first quarter of 2025: A total of 12 million attacks on mobile devices involving malware, adware, or unwanted apps were blocked. Trojans, the most common mobile threat, accounted for 39.56% of total detected threats. 0 DangerousObject.Multi.Generic.

Mobile 90

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 90

Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2019

Digital media sharing is one of the most relevant phenomena since the advent of the internet. The experts analyzed dozens of torrents and discovered that most of them are delivered in bundle with malware or Adware, exposing at risk of infection the average user with a few interactions.

Risk 108

Risk Adware Software Internet 108

Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Social media misuse. Effective security software shields you from worms, trojans, adware , and more. By paying attention to your device settings you can take steps to protect your privacy across your digital life: Social media: Choose who can see your posts, photos, and personal information and review these settings regularly.

Identity Theft 68

Identity Theft Backups Antivirus Encryption 68

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

You had very rich and powerful adware companies, making liberal use of bundled installers. The adware was frequently incredibly invasive, with affiliate networks often in meltdown promoting every kind of rogue install under the sun. As an added bonus, so were many representatives from the adware vendors. Exploits were rampant.

Internet 85

Internet Internet Adware Spyware 85

Malwarebytes

MAY 6, 2023

Way back in 2004, adware giants Direct Revenue went head to head in a court of law with ad company Avenue Media. The spectacularly named article “ Adware cannibals feast on each other ” describes how adware vendors thirsty for profit battled for desktop supremacy.

Adware 98

Adware Software Media Ransomware 98

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

There were no social media sites to speak of, companies were selling antivirus and anti-Trojan solutions, but nobody cared about adware, PUPs, and assorted nuisances. Governments are now scrambling to protect at least the children of this generation against the ruthless environment that these social media platforms have become.

Internet 104

Internet Internet Media Artificial Intelligence 104

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Top 20 threats to macOS The percentage of users who encountered a certain malware out of all attacked users of Kaspersky solutions for macOS ( download ) The leading active threat continues to be a Trojan capable of downloading adware or other malicious applications.

Mobile 114

Mobile Antivirus Adware Ransomware 114

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

” Release of the new guide comes a day after Wardle discovered the first M1 native malicious code being used on Macs – a Safari adware extension that was originally written to run on Intel x86 chips. The post Apple touts M1 features in updated security guide, days after malicious code discovery appeared first on SC Media.

Computers and Electronics 105

Computers and Electronics Adware Passwords Media 105

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Updated adware for the new Macs also immediately appeared, in particular the Pirrit family (whose members placed high in our Top 20 threats for macOS). In addition, we detected an interesting adware program written in the Rust language, and assigned it the verdict AdWare.OSX.Convuster.a. . 7.90%) maintained its popularity. Kyrgyzstan.

Mobile 111

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 111

SecureList

JUNE 5, 2025

These loaders are typically used to download intrusive adware, but there is nothing stopping them from delivering any kind of Trojan. As usual, a significant share of the most common threats to macOS consists of potentially unwanted applications: adware, spyware tracking user activity, fake cleaners, and reverse proxies like NetTool.

Mobile 91

Mobile Adware Ransomware IoT 91

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 23, 2022

Whereas, the younger generation was being hit by TikTok scams that mainly spread malware, spyware, adware and data, stealing Trojans to mobiles. According to a research conducted by Avast, grandparents aged between in 55 to 64 are being targeted mainly by those spreading ransomware, tech support scams, spyware and botnets.

Scams 90

Scams Ransomware Spyware Adware 90

Webroot

APRIL 30, 2025

This means no street addresses or phone numbers, and especially no personal details you might be sharing on social media. Protect your devices Antivirus software scans detect and defend against any virus or malicious program like malware, trojans, adware and more that might cause damage to your devices. Did you know? Did you know?

Passwords 62

Passwords Password Management Accountability Malware 62

Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2020

MalwareBazaar is available for free and only collects known malware samples, the repository will not include adware or potentially unwanted applications (PUA/PUP). No Adware (PUA/PUP). ch launched a malware repository, called MalwareBazaar , to allow experts to share known malware samples and related analysis. ” abuse.ch

Malware 86

Malware Adware Cyber threats Advertising 86

The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2019

Whichever OS you favor, a good portion of the key components that make up your digital life — email, texting, social media, shopping, banking, hobbies, and work duties — now route through these indispensable contraptions much of the time.

Mobile 138

Mobile Spyware Banking Manufacturing 138

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 14, 2021

While disguising your adware as an adblocker may seem counterintuitive, it is actually a smart thing to do. Ad blockers that are able to block advertisements on popular social media like YouTube and Facebook may seem like the holy grail to some users. But let’s have a look at what they did and how, first.

Advertising 132

Advertising Adware Engineering Malware 132

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Today, we use the term “malware” to refer to any software created for malicious purposes, which can include website redirects, malvertising, viruses, adware, Trojans, and several other types of software. His definition has stood the test of time. This software will generally fall into one of two categories: website or computer malware.

Malware 98

Malware Small Business Computers and Electronics Adware 98

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. Besides gaming accounts, cybercriminals target gamers’ social media profiles.

Mobile 139

Mobile Phishing Accountability Scams 139

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Privacy In the last year, the UK’s Online Safety Act attempted to challenge the status quo for social media and messaging companies. Contrary to outdated beliefs, malware for Macs has always existed, it was just considered less serious since most Mac malware was adware or potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). This is changing.

Malware 93

Malware Passwords Identity Theft Banking 93

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Social media activity: likes, shares, comments and posts. When you share your thoughts and life events on social media, it allows you to connect with family and friends. They include: Search queries. Purchase history. Cell phone usage. Geotagging. App downloads. Browsing history. Why is Your Digital Identity Important?

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

More often than not, it delivers various kinds of adware to the infected device, but there are no technical limitations in terms of the type of downloads, so it may as well drop any other malware. Our calculations do not include Web Anti-Virus detections of potentially dangerous or unwanted programs, such as RiskTool or adware.

Mobile 116

Mobile Ransomware Adware IoT 116

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

MFA is available on nearly every single critical type of online account today, and it should be used for the services that hold your most sensitive information, including your email, social media, and online banking. ” The public are not entirely to blame. Antivirus works. Don’t fall for the easy path of apathy.

Password Management 141

Password Management Antivirus Passwords Accountability 141

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Adware programs and fake system accelerators remained the main threat to macOS users in Q3. Note that these rankings only include attacks by malicious objects that fall under the Malware class ; they do not include Web Anti-Virus detections of potentially dangerous or unwanted programs, such as RiskTool or adware. 2 AdWare.OSX.Pirrit.ac

Mobile 121

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 121

IT Security Guru

AUGUST 9, 2022

Worms, adware, rootkits, spyware, trojans, ransomware, and many other viruses that may have come to your ears along the time are your personal data’s enemies. Unusual emails and social media messages sent to a large audience without your permission. Pay attention to symptoms of malware. You must check your computer regularly.

Data breaches 117

Data breaches Passwords Accountability Antivirus 117

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Objectives include a ‘media player upgrade,’ which could be adware or worse, an exploit kit, or blackhat lead generation and survey sites promising socially desirable electronics in exchange for personal information and a nominal purchase. Media Player Upgrade. Malicious Redirect. End Result Of The Injected Malware.

Malware 52

Malware Adware Media 52

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Whether we’re browsing social media, playing video games, shopping for products, or simply reading news articles, trackers are silently monitoring our online behavior, fueling the ceaseless hum of countless data centers worldwide. Social media tracking Many websites embed social media buttons that help users to share content easily.

Advertising 130

Advertising Technology Marketing Media 130

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

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. Apple iOS users often fall prey to mobile scams; around 30.1%

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2023

Marketo authors have since reached out to security analysts and the media to spread the word about their hugely controversial project. An offbeat hallmark of this marketplace is that its operators are using adware and cracked variants of popular applications to advertise the project.

Ransomware 103

Ransomware Encryption Adware Data breaches 103

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. During our research we collected dozens of social media pages impersonating assets belonging to the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Adware (4.19%) comes second: this type of software displays unwanted (and sometimes irritating) pop-up ads which can appear on a user’s computer or mobile device. The scheme encourages users to log in using their social media credentials. Fake CS:GO in-game stores created by cybercriminals.

Mobile 134

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 134

Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

These can include viruses, trojans, worms, spyware and adware. They can often obtain this information via various social media channels and scraping information from CIO profile pages and other feeds. Malicious Links can be links that attempt to run scripts or other malicious payloads on the end-user workstation visiting the link.

Security Awareness 70

Security Awareness Wireless Ransomware Passwords 70

Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

And yet, an antivirus program is a necessary line of defense that secures your devices from viruses, adware, worms, trojans, and others. It shouldn’t be the same as in your social media. How does antivirus help against ransomware, you may ask? Here are some of the main rules: Create a unique password for your work.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Backups Antivirus Firewall 52