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. Awareness of Phishing Scams. Getting clued up about phishing scams is the best way to help keep your data safe. They include: Search queries. Geotagging.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

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

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

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. Popular shows as a lure. An example of a phishing page mimicking the Netflix login page.

Phishing 100

Phishing Accountability Malware Adware 100

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

This rating only includes attacks by malicious programs that fall under the Malware class; it does not include Web Anti-Virus detections of potentially dangerous or unwanted programs such as RiskTool or adware. Not included are Riskware-type programs and adware. Countries where users faced the highest risk of local infection.

Phishing 132

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 132

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Hackers were able to embed malicious code into the libffmpeg media processing library to download a payload from their servers. Adware remained the most widespread threat to macOS users. Attacks on macOS The first quarter’s high-profile event was a supply-chain attack on the 3CX app , including the macOS version. 2 Taiwan 16.01

Mobile 66

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 66

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Once installed, these files would primarily load Adware – programs that flooded victims’ devices with unwanted advertising and gathered their personal data for third-party use, but in particular cases the same spreading technique is used to download malicious implants for targeted espionage. Scam and phishing.

Scams 60

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 60

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Additionally, we looked at the phishing activity around gaming, specifically that related to cybersports tournaments, bookmakers, gaming marketplaces, and gaming platforms, and found numerous examples of scams that target gamers and esports fans. The scheme encourages users to log in using their social media credentials. Key findings.

Mobile 103

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 103