Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

A flaw in LastPass password manager leaks credentials from previous site. Crooks hacked other celebrity Instagram accounts to push scams. Two selfie Android adware apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Play Store. A bug in Instagram exposed user accounts and phone numbers. Drone attacks hit two Saudi Arabia Aramco oil plants.

Adware 53

Adware Password Management Advertising Hacking 53

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. Last but not least, through a stolen social media account, cybercriminals can target the victim’s friends and relatives with various scams.

Mobile 92

Mobile Phishing Accountability Scams 92

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. Key findings. Game over: cybercriminals targeting gamers’ accounts and money.

Mobile 96

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 96

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. Be careful with what information is shared online or on social media.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

It can be a password, a fingerprint, a face scan. Identity check – a set of actions (a password, a fingerprint, or a face scan) designed for verification of someone’s identity. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

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Ransomware 109

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 109

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

It can be your login and password to your Office 365 or G Suite or some other information. A brute force attack is a method of gaining access to a site or server by cracking a victim’s password and/or username. To do that, a hacker tries as many passwords as possible, using special software. Сomplexity. Renewability.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

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

JUNE 7, 2023

Worth noting is the MacStealer spy program , also discovered in Q1 2023, which stole cookies from the victim’s browser, as well as account details and cryptowallet passwords. Adware remained the most widespread threat to macOS users. TOP 20 threats for macOS Verdict %* 1 AdWare.OSX.Pirrit.ac 2 AdWare.OSX.Amc.e 4 AdWare.OSX.Agent.ai

Mobile 63

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 63

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

Note, however, that on the dark web nothing eliminates the risk of being scammed with 100% probability. Use a reliable security solution that can help you to detect malicious apps and adware before they start misbehaving on your device. The only permission that a flashlight app needs is to use the flashlight.

Malware 99

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 99

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