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Warning over free online file converters that actually install malware

Malwarebytes

The FBI warned specifically about that malware leading to ransomware attacks, but we’ve also seen similar sites that install browser hijackers, adware, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These extensions are often browser hijackers and adware. com (phishing) convertitoremp3[.]it com (Phishing) convertix-api[.]xyz

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Mobile malware evolution in 2024

SecureList

million attacks involving malware, adware or unwanted mobile software were prevented. Adware, the most common mobile threat, accounted for 35% of total detections. million malware, adware or unwanted software attacks targeting mobile devices. The year in figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in 2024: A total of 33.3

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AI and collaboration tools: how cyberattackers are targeting SMBs in 2025

SecureList

At the same time, AI-driven attacks are becoming increasingly common, making phishing and malware campaigns easier to prepare and quickly adapt, thus increasing their scale. Main types of threats affecting the SMB Sector, 2025 ( download ) The top threats targeting SMBs in 2025 included downloaders, Trojans, and adware.

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Android threats rise sharply, with mobile malware jumping by 151% since start of year

Malwarebytes

It could be due to seasonal scams like those we always see around tax season , which hit consumers hard this year, or widespread campaigns like toll fee scams , which also come in surges. When spyware jumps 147% in five months, that tells us attackers are moving beyond simple scams to building sustainable criminal enterprises.

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Ransomware threat to elders and youngsters falling for Instagram Cyber Scams

CyberSecurity Insiders

In the latest report released by Avast, it was revealed that ransomware spreading hackers were constantly targeting elderly people and youngsters were being lured into Instagram or TikTok scams. And this is where cyber criminals are smartly targeting these groups with scams by adopting the current trending topics or usage trends.

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March Madness Scams Give Attackers Fast Break

Threatpost

Researchers have seen March Madness-related phishing scams, fake domains and adware spike as cybercriminals take a pass at tournament viewers.

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Extortion, precision malware, and ruthless scams. Read the State of Malware 2021 report

Malwarebytes

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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