Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Malwarebytes researchers discovered four malicious apps uploaded by the same developer ( Mobile apps Group ) to the official Google Play. 10,000+ downloads Mobile transfer: smart switch (com.mobile.faster.transfer.smart.switch). Some of the sites employed in the campaign host phishing pages. 1,000+ downloads.

Adware 102

Adware Phishing Mobile Malware 102

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

A family of malicious apps from developer Mobile apps Group are listed on Google Play and infected with Android/Trojan.HiddenAds.BTGTHB. This follows on the heels of adware that was found on Google Play just a couple months ago from a rogue PDF reader. After the initial delay, the malicious app opens phishing sites in Chrome.

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Phishing Malware Mobile Adware 94

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. Other malware is more widespread, but droppers pose the greatest danger to organizations.

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Mobile Phishing Malware Adware 78

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.

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Mobile Malware Adware Banking 103

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

An increasing number of websites are asking visitors to approve “notifications,” browser modifications that periodically display messages on the user’s mobile or desktop device. “This method is currently being used to deliver something akin to adware or click fraud type activity,” Angiolelli said.

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Antivirus Advertising Internet Internet 341

Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2022

If you’re one of the 50% of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that use Mac devices today, chances are your IT and security teams have a ton of Mac endpoints to monitor. Needless to say, these are a lot of different threats to deal with when it comes to Mac endpoint security. Update frequently. OK, that sounds annoying.

DNS 104

DNS Adware Malware Antivirus 104

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Strange Pop-Up Window Messages Unwanted pop-up advertisements or messages that display even while you are not surfing the internet might indicate the presence of adware or other types of malware. It offers real-time protection, scanning downloads, attachments, and programs as they run, providing an additional layer of security.

Malware 87

Malware Antivirus Adware Software 87