SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2024: 7 million attacks using malware, adware or unwanted mobile software were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was RiskTool software – 41% of all detected threats. In April of this year, new versions of Mandrake spyware were discovered.

Mobile 106

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 106

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. Mobile threat statistics.

Mobile 129

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 129

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

As users have increasingly moved from desktop operating systems to mobile devices as their primary form of computing, cyber attackers have taken notice and malware has followed. Mobile malware statistics. Mobile malware statistics. Types of mobile malware. How mobile malware infects users.

Mobile 105

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 105

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Non-mobile statistics IT threat evolution in Q2 2023. Mobile statistics These statistics are based on detection verdicts of Kaspersky products received from users who consented to providing statistical data. The most common threat to mobile devices was potentially unwanted software (RiskTool): 30.8% of all threats detected.

Mobile 98

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 98

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Attacks on macOS In Q2 2024, numerous samples of the spyware Trojan-PSW.OSX.Amos (also known as Cuckoo) were found. This spyware is notable for requesting an administrator password through osascript, displaying a phishing window. New versions of the LightRiver/LightSpy spyware were also discovered.

Mobile 112

Mobile Antivirus Adware Ransomware 112

Malwarebytes

MARCH 1, 2023

Don’t let their small size fool you: mobile devices can have a big impact on your security posture. It’s easy to see why, considering that almost half of organizations said they suffered a mobile-related compromise in 2022. Malware and phishing are two particular mobile threats that you need to defend against in 2023.

Mobile 95

Mobile Phishing Malware Adware 95

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. Or even scarier—a backdoor could be placed or a nefarious piece of spyware.

Mobile 86

Mobile Malware Phishing Spyware 86

The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2019

Don’t look now, but evidence is mounting that the mobile threats landscape is on the threshold of getting a lot more dicey. This is because mobile services and smartphone functionalities are rapidly expanding, and, as you might expect, cyberattacks targeting mobile devices and services are also rising sharply.

Mobile 138

Mobile Spyware Banking Manufacturing 138

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 11, 2021

So, just by simply following the below steps, you can not only secure your smart phone from hacking campaigns, but also keep it free from adware or mining malware. 2- Using an antivirus solution on your smart device helps in keeping malware, adware and spyware at bay.

Adware 128

Adware Spyware Antivirus Passwords 128

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.

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Malware Scams Spyware Healthcare 132

SecureList

MARCH 20, 2024

Introduction Malware for mobile devices is something we come across very often. million malware, adware, and riskware attacks on mobile devices. Among the mobile platforms, Android remains the most popular target operating system for cybercriminals. In 2023 , our technologies blocked 33.8

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Malware Mobile Firmware Spyware 128

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 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 91

Internet Internet Adware Spyware 91

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Mobile banking Trojans on the rise. As mobile banking experienced booming adoption worldwide due to the pandemic (in Brazil it represented 51% of all transactions in 2020), we can expect more mobile banking Trojans for Android, especially RATs that can bypass security measures adopted by banks (such as OTP and MFA).

Cryptocurrency 106

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 106

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. The top five mobile games used as a lure to target gamers were Minecraft, Roblox, Grand Theft Auto, PUBG and FIFA. From January 2020 to June 2022, adware hiding in browser extensions affected more than 4.3 IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022.

Malware 121

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 121

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 28, 2021

For example, there are games in mobile land with an incredible amount of linked privacy policies and data sharing agreements. Yet much of the bad old days of Adware/spyware from 2005 – 2008 was dependent on bad policies and leaky data sharing. Untangling the multitude of privacy policies. Batten down the data privacy hatches.

Advertising 73

Advertising Data privacy Adware Spyware 73

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Ransomware is a type of malware, but others exist, including spyware, adware, bots and Trojans. Businesses are vulnerable to data theft, especially if employees are using unsecure mobile devices to share or access company data. Businesses should invest in solid anti-virus technology or endpoint protection.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Devices now consist of both corporate devices and uncontrolled BYOD devices consisting of computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. on mobile devices, home and international offices, and much more. The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks.

Network Security 98

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The malicious web page where we landed after clicking on the chat box Fake mobile apps Along with a reputable domain name, most organizations have now developed their own mobile app, used to communicate with customers, create engagement, and foster brand loyalty.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 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 145

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 145

Threatpost

OCTOBER 1, 2019

A total of 172 malicious apps were detected on Google Play in September, with more than 330 million installations.

Adware 62

Adware Spyware Mobile Malware 62

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Jump ahead: Adware. Malicious mobile app. 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. How to Defend Against Adware. Bots and botnets. Ransomware.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

It is not unusual to have your system or network infected with malware, such as spyware, that often lingers secretly with no apparent symptoms. 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). Don’t worry though.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

It is not unusual to have your system or network infected with malware, such as spyware, that often lingers secretly with no apparent symptoms. 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). Don’t worry though.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

push users into installing a browser hijacker known as mysearchflow.com, which is blocked as Spyware/Adware by Webroot. Mobile Threats. All these sites supported mobile browsing and the advertising, social engineering and malicious content targeting mobile users, too. Links on jackstream.

Scams 126

Scams Mobile Advertising Social Engineering 126

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2023

To avoid inadvertently infecting your mobile device while charging your phone in public, learn more about how these attacks could happen and what you can do to prevent them. Instead, hackers know that our mobile devices store a lot of PII, which can be sold on the dark web for profit or re-used in social engineering campaigns.

Mobile 98

Mobile Malware Banking Spyware 98

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

From ransomware attacks locking businesses out of their data until they pay potentially millions of dollars to spyware tracking users’ every move through their infected device, the effects of malware can be devastating. Some signs of adware infection include: Your browser is noticeably slower than usual. Common Types of Malware.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In particular, we analyzed the number of (mobile or PC) users who encountered various streaming-related threats between January 2020 and June 2021. Popular shows as a lure. Further analysis of the streaming threat landscape showed that cybercriminals are actively using certain shows and series as bait. Conclusion and recommendations.

Phishing 125

Phishing Accountability Malware Adware 125

Hacker Combat

APRIL 21, 2021

The majority of these apps have insufficiently encrypted source code and didn’t have intrusion recognition when hackers retrieved limited mobile data. Denies Spyware – An ideal cybersecurity solution like Perimeter 81 can prevent spyware from occurring. Or worse, they may steal your money using your personal data.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Digital transformation Adware Spyware 98