CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 23, 2022

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. Whereas, the younger generation was being hit by TikTok scams that mainly spread malware, spyware, adware and data, stealing Trojans to mobiles.

Scams 90

Scams Ransomware Spyware Adware 90

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

of all Mac detections in 2020—the rest can be attributed to Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) and Adware ThiefQuest tricked many researchers into believing it was the first example of ransomware on macOS since 2017, but the malware was hiding its real activity of massive data exfiltration. New adversaries crawled out of the woodwork, too.

Malware 126

Malware Scams Spyware Healthcare 126

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

The risks to the privacy of Australian customers are at an all-time high, as the nation has reported the highest percentage of mobile threats globally, standing at 26.9%. The average Australian netizen uses web-based mobile apps to browse, entertain, communicate, and shop online. Australian Mobile Cybersecurity in 2022.

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

Malwarebytes

JUNE 27, 2023

By 2007, when adware vendors dropping ad-spewing installers was common and ad affiliate networks in meltdown was a daily occurrence, it was estimated at 5,000. Mobile ads. Back in the adware vendor days, rogue ad campaigns using malware, exploits, or fake products to make adware cash would be shut down after much outrage.

Adware 95

Adware Advertising Marketing Scams 95

SecureList

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The most common threat was Downloaders (89.70%), followed by Adware (5.25%) and Trojans (2.39%). Our mobile solutions detected 436,786 gaming-related infection attempts that affected 84,539 users. Our mobile solutions detected 436,786 gaming-related infection attempts that affected 84,539 users. billion by 2027.

Mobile 92

Mobile Phishing Accountability Scams 92

Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2022

But Thomas Reed, Director of Mac & Mobile at Malwarebytes, is here to remind us of a few simple things we can do to make our Mac endpoints more secure. Instead of file-based malware, a lot of Mac users get attacked with adware and PUPs that are typically delivered through a number of web-based scams.

DNS 106

DNS Adware Malware Antivirus 106

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

This rapid growth owes a lot to the surge in mobile gaming and focus on social interaction during the pandemic. Mobile games especially draw ever more users. Mobile games especially draw ever more users. Analysts predict that mobile gaming will account for $90.7 Global consumer spending on mobile games reached $44.7

Adware 112

Adware Mobile Phishing Malware 112

SecureList

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

million malware, adware, and riskware attacks. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 40.8% million malicious installation packages, 154,000 of these containing a mobile banking Trojan. MobiDash (35.2%) was 2023’s most popular adware family, followed by Adlo (9.4%) and HiddenAd (9%). 4.83 +4.83

Mobile 94

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 94

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Since 2004, there's been an annual event designed to "Promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world." You had very rich and powerful adware companies, making liberal use of bundled installers. Today is the 20th Safer Internet Day.

Internet 73

Internet Internet Adware Spyware 73

Threatpost

JANUARY 9, 2019

Once downloaded, the fake apps hide themselves on the victim’s device and continue to show a full-screen ad every 15 minutes.

Adware 68

Adware Scams Mobile 68

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

According to the freshest data on DeFi, every hour 15 newly deployed scams against smart contracts are detected. Mobile banking Trojans on the rise. Security remains the biggest problem for users who want to make regular mobile payments. Mobile malware techniques haven’t changed much in the course of 2022.

Cryptocurrency 87

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 87

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Crooks hacked other celebrity Instagram accounts to push scams. Magecart attackers target mobile users of hotel chain booking websites. Two selfie Android adware apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Play Store. Commodity Malware Reborn: The AgentTesla Total Oil themed Campaign.

Adware 52

Adware Password Management Advertising Hacking 52

SecureList

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In 2021, Kaspersky mobile products and technologies detected: 3,464,756 malicious installation packages. 97,661 new mobile banking Trojans. 17,372 new mobile ransomware Trojans. In 2021, we observed a downward trend in the number of attacks on mobile users. Number of attacks on mobile users. Figures of the year.

Mobile 119

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 119

Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

Whether a company gives them out or they're owned by the employees or students, mobile devices are like honey for cybercriminals. Just check out the following stats from last year: 18 percent of clicked phishing emails in 2022 came from a mobile device. And the kicker? Most of these devices are not protected enough.

Mobile 68

Mobile Malware Phishing Spyware 68

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

Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2019

DealPly adware abuses reputation services to remain under the radar. Crooks turn victims into money mules via confidence/romance scams. 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. Once again thank you!

Data breaches 53

Data breaches Adware Small Business Advertising 53

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

To make the overview more in-depth, we included both mobile and PC games. 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. Need for Speed.

Mobile 96

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 96

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

To boost their profits and depend less on outsourcing, some groups such as Revil even scammed their affiliates , adding a backdoor capable of hijacking negotiations with victims and taking the 70% of the ransom payments that is supposed to go to the affiliates. ” Mobile banking Trojans on the rise.

Cryptocurrency 104

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 104

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Non-mobile statistics IT threat evolution in Q1 2023. Mobile statistics These statistics are based on detection verdicts of Kaspersky products and services received from users who consented to providing statistical data. Adware remained the most widespread threat to macOS users. 2 AdWare.OSX.Amc.e 3 AdWare.OSX.Pirrit.j

Mobile 63

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 63

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

Bitcoin scams. We observed targeted and localised bitcoin scams promising riches and asking users for banking details. We observed convincing ads and websites that link directly to fake news sites or feature local(ised) celebrities and politicians selling scams. A fake AV scam claiming to have found threats on your machine.

Scams 115

Scams Mobile Social Engineering Advertising 115

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans). If you’re lucky, the only malware program you’ve come in contact with is adware, which attempts to expose the compromised end-user to unwanted, potentially malicious advertising.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

In 2022, Kaspersky security solutions detected 1,661,743 malware or unwanted software installers, targeting mobile users. Note, however, that on the dark web nothing eliminates the risk of being scammed with 100% probability. To stay protected from mobile threats: Do not enable the installation of unknown apps.

Malware 99

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 99

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 94

Phishing Accountability Malware Adware 94

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

The rating of vulnerable applications is based on verdicts by Kaspersky products for blocked exploits used by cybercriminals both in network attacks and in vulnerable local apps, including on users’ mobile devices. Not included are Riskware-type programs and adware. Top 20 malicious objects detected on user computers.

Phishing 127

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 127

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 57

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 57