Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Gox exchange and operating BTC-e Japanese Pharmaceutical giant Eisai hit by a ransomware attack Clop ransomware gang was testing MOVEit Transfer bug since 2021 Stealth Soldier backdoor used is targeted espionage attacks in Libya Researchers published PoC exploit code for actively exploited Windows elevation of privilege issue Experts detail a new Kimsuky (..)

Social Engineering 91

Social Engineering Data breaches Ransomware Cybercrime 91

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

To evaluate and compare the risk of being infected by banking Trojans and ATM/POS malware worldwide, for each country we calculated the share of users of Kaspersky products who faced this threat during the reporting period as a percentage of all users of our products in that country. Attack geography. Attack geography. into the system.

Mobile 96

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 96

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

To measure the level of the cybersecurity risk associated with gaming, we investigated several types of threats. 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.

Adware 126

Adware Mobile Phishing Malware 126

Hacker Combat

APRIL 21, 2021

As a result, technology has become even more significant not just on the part of the companies, but to the personal lives of every worker as well. Despite these increasing technological demands, it is highly observed that most companies failed to provide a “cybersafe” working environment to their employees.

Cybersecurity 70

Cybersecurity Digital transformation Adware Spyware 70

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. The flexibility and scalability that the cloud offers makes this technology more compelling to small and mid-size businesses.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

SecureList

JULY 21, 2021

Finally, Low severity is related to incidents without a significant impact, which still ought to be fixed, for example, infection with grayware, such as adware, riskware, etc. Companies that suffered from targeted attacks typically engaged in offensive exercises, a sign of adequate risk assessment. Offensive exercise.

Social Engineering 106

Social Engineering Engineering Adware Technology 106

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 11, 2019

Yes, the rapid integration of digital technologies into all aspects of commerce has enabled wonderful new services. The underlying principle of NTA technology is simple and straight forward. Imposter apps and browser extensions masquerading as legit tools represent a clear and present risk that companies must account for.

Digital transformation 133

Digital transformation Adware Technology Software 133

The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2019

In a related development, OneSpan, a Chicago-based supplier of authentication technology to 2,000 banks worldwide, reports seeing a rise in cyber attacks targeting mobile banking patrons. Meanwhile, mobile security continues to advance , giving companies more options for dealing with shifting BYOD risks.

Mobile 138

Mobile Spyware Banking Manufacturing 138

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The malware primarily targets home users and uses software crack package and adware bundles to get into systems, according to software vendor Wonderland Technology. Further reading: Best Risk Management Software for 2021.

Ransomware 145

Ransomware Cybersecurity Encryption Malware 145

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Risks to Digital Identities: Attack Vectors. However, while the benefits of the internet are never-ending, it’s also important to understand the risks involved so you can help avoid exposing your sensitive information to untrusted environments. The Risks to Digital Identities: Attack Vectors. Credit Monitoring.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The simple worms of the earlier era paved the way for threats more familiar to modern-day users, including: Adware. While software developers faced no additional risk from malware during this time, trouble was lurking just around the corner. Ransomware. Trojans/Spyware. Logic bombs. The Cloud Era.

Malware 96

Malware Software Ransomware Adware 96

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The predictions, based on our extensive experience, help individuals and businesses improve their cybersecurity and prevent the vast range of possible risks. Many cybercrime groups will continue to attack personal mobile phones with evolved strategies such as deep fake technology and advanced malware to steal victims’ data.

Cryptocurrency 95

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 95

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

At its core, malware exploits existing network, device, or user vulnerabilities , posing as little a risk as annoying advertisements to the much more damaging demand for millions of dollars in ransom. Jump ahead: Adware. Rather than stealing data, adware is more of an irritant forcing users to see unwanted ads. Bots and botnets.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The Updated Advisory on Potential Sanctions Risks for Facilitating Ransomware Payments describes the potential sanctions risks associated with making and facilitating ransomware payments and provides information for contacting relevant US government. Facebook incidents (a data breach in April and a data leak in October).

Cryptocurrency 120

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 120

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

These malicious apps constitute a risk for customers and developers alike—and they can be easily found online using the most common search engines. The answer to this question—one asked on a daily basis about the wildest array of threats—is quite simple and involves taking a risk-based approach to these issues.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

To evaluate and compare the risk of being infected by banking Trojans and ATM/POS malware worldwide, for each country we calculated the share of users of Kaspersky products who faced this threat during the reporting period as a percentage of all users of our products in that country. Geography of financial malware attacks.

Adware 101

Adware Malware Ransomware IoT 101

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals. The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks. or network traffic.

Network Security 98

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 13, 2023

A key part of browsing securely online is accepting the risk that no one technology can keep out 100 percent of the threats 100 percent of the time. Blocks malware, viruses, adware, potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), and other threats. Proprietary ransomware attack prevention technology. Malware & PUP protection.

VPN 75

VPN Phishing Internet Internet 75

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks. Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans). What is Malware .

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

To evaluate and compare the risk of being infected by banking Trojans and ATM/POS malware worldwide, for each country and territory we calculated the share of Kaspersky users who faced this threat during the reporting period as a percentage of all users of our products in that country or territory. Geography of financial malware attacks.

Mobile 64

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 64

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 23, 2023

It does this by avoiding using ad verification tags, which is a piece of technology that allows marketers to check whether their ads have been seen by real people or not. These are classic symptoms of adware infection, and if your device is experiencing one or more of these, be suspicious and try looking for which apps have caused these.

Adware 83

Adware Advertising Marketing Encryption 83

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Most malicious objects detected for the macOS platform are adware. You can read our analysis of a new adware program called Convuster here. Aside from the data that could be exposed, there’s also a risk that malware left on a device could infect the new owner. Secondhand news.

Malware 109

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 109

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

To evaluate and compare the risk of being infected by banking Trojans and ATM/POS malware worldwide, for each country and territory we calculated the share of users of Kaspersky products who faced this threat during the reporting period as a percentage of all users of our products in that country or territory. Geography of attacked users.

Mobile 111

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 111

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Recent research by Positive Technologies looked at the cyber threat landscape during Q2 2021 and found that ransomware attacks reached “stratospheric” levels, accounting for 69% of all malware attacks, a huge jump from 39% in Q2 2020. Scans to identify programs on systems that may contain reported vulnerabilities. ID Ransomware.

Ransomware 109

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 109

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

To reduce risks when making deals, cybercriminals often resort to the services of disinterested intermediaries — escrow services or middlemen. Note, however, that on the dark web nothing eliminates the risk of being scammed with 100% probability. The only permission that a flashlight app needs is to use the flashlight.

Malware 113

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 113

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

To evaluate and compare the risk of being infected by banking Trojans and ATM/POS malware worldwide, for each country we calculated the share of users of Kaspersky products who faced this threat during the reporting period as a percentage of all users of our products in that country. Geography of financial malware attacks. IoT attacks.

Malware 104

Malware Adware Ransomware IoT 104

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Number of new ransomware modifications, Q1 2022 — Q1 2023 ( download ) Number of users attacked by ransomware Trojans In Q1 2023, Kaspersky products and technologies protected 60,900 users from ransomware attacks. Adware remained the most widespread threat to macOS users. 2 Bangladesh 1.47 3 Taiwan 0.65 4 Mozambique 0.59 8 Iraq 0.30

Mobile 68

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 68

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In Q3 2022, Kaspersky products and technologies protected 72,941 users from ransomware attacks. The fifth-highest number of exploits (3%) targeted Adobe Flash, a technology that is obsolete but remains in use. Countries and territories where users faced the greatest risk of online infection. TOP 10 banking malware families.

Mobile 95

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 95

Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

Despite all the technological solutions to any problem in today’s world, there is always the human-factor to consider. The best technology cannot account for the actions and specifically the mistakes that humans can make which may totally undermine the solution that technology provides.

Security Awareness 70

Security Awareness Wireless Ransomware Passwords 70

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Number of new ransomware modifications, Q3 2022 — Q3 2023 ( download ) Number of users attacked by ransomware Trojans In Q3 2023, Kaspersky products and technologies protected 46,872 users from ransomware attacks. Adware programs and fake system accelerators remained the main threat to macOS users in Q3. 2 Bangladesh 1.39 6 Iraq 0.27

Mobile 84

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 84

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Number of new ransomware modifications, Q2 2022 — Q2 2023 ( download ) Number of users attacked by ransomware Trojans In Q2 2023, Kaspersky products and technologies protected 57,612 users from ransomware attacks. Number of new modifications In Q2 2023, we detected 15 new ransomware families and 1917 new modifications of this malware type.

Mobile 81

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 81