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IT threat evolution in Q3 2024. Mobile statistics

SecureList

million attacks involving malware, adware or potentially unwanted mobile apps were prevented. Adware was the most common mobile threat, accounting for 36% of all detected threats. 1576 packages were mobile ransomware Trojans. Conversely, there was a minor uptick in the proportion of detected adware. 9.79 -1.65

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How to remove adware on an Android phone

Malwarebytes

It shouldn’t be surprising that Android devices are the targets of threats like adware and other Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs). What is adware? Adware is a type of bothersome malware that sits quietly on your device, generating revenue for its authors through unwanted marketing campaigns. Use adware removal tools.

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IT threat evolution in Q3 2024. Non-mobile statistics

SecureList

More than 90,000 users experienced ransomware attacks. Nearly 18% of all victims published on ransomware gangs’ data leak sites (DLSs) had been hit by RansomHub. According to the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), this individual also was behind the infamous Reveton ransomware Trojan spread in 2012 — 2014.

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Macs targeted by info stealers in new era of cyberthreats

Malwarebytes

Unlike ransomware, which is deployed against large businesses that cybercriminals hope can pay hefty ransoms, info stealers can deliver illicit gains no matter the target. The next Mac malware Malware is malicious software, and just like legitimate software, malware has to be developed for specific operating systems.

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Cybersecurity ‘Vaccines’ Emerge as Ransomware, Vulnerability Defense

eSecurity Planet

Cybersecurity vaccines are emerging as a new tool to defend against threats like ransomware and zero-day vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity firms have released “vaccines” in recent days to protect against the widely used STOP ransomware strain and the new Apache Log4Shell vulnerability. They also come with the same limitations.

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The mobile malware threat landscape in 2022

SecureList

Figures of the year In 2022, Kaspersky mobile products and technology detected: 1,661,743 malicious installers 196,476 new mobile banking Trojans 10,543 new mobile ransomware Trojans Trends of the year Mobile attacks leveled off after decreasing in the second half of 2021 and remained around the same level throughout 2022. percentage points.

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IT threat evolution in Q2 2024. Mobile statistics

SecureList

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. Otherwise, the number of detections remains largely the same. 7.46 -2.76

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