Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Anti-virus giant, Kaspersky, blocked 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware, and risk-ware attacks. Thus, these Australian attacks significantly contribute to the rising trend in socially engineered attacks. How Can Social Engineering Affect the Current State of Security in Australia?

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Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Jump ahead: Adware. 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. Most users are familiar with adware in the form of unclosable browser pop-ups.

Malware 104

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 104

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Malware has been present in the digital space since the 1980s, with early prank malware like the Morris Worm or the (c)Brain. Easily one of the most frustrating types of malware, adware is software designed to harass users with a torrent of unwanted or malicious ads. However, malware is not quite as amusing in a modern context.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

Most of the statistics presented in the report were collected between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. Most threats uncovered on PC and mobile devices were adware, but dangerous malware was also present: from stealers to bankers, often leading to the loss of not just credentials but money, including cryptocurrency.

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Adware Mobile Phishing Malware 119

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Like all operating systems, macOS presents a moving target to attackers as it acquires new features and new forms of protection over time. However, social engineering isn’t the only danger. Yet another issue was presented in Cedric Owens’ ( @cedowens ) talk. Although not related to an installer package (.pkg

Malware 97

Malware Backups Adware Social Engineering 97

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The group delivers its malware using social engineering. Other packages were presented in English, so they could be targeting users from other countries. However, extensions are not always secure; and even seemingly innocent add-ons can present a real risk. Some impersonate popular legitimate extensions.

Malware 105

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 105

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Scams could present themselves in many forms. Threat actors can develop fake mobile apps to install adware, steal PII and financial data, extract cookies and credentials, and download further payloads (such as spyware) from a remote-controlled domain. VIPs and executives can also be impersonated to conduct social engineering attacks.

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Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52