Dark Reading

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Avast researchers also discovered and reported two zero-day vulnerabilities, and observed the spread of information-stealing malware, remote access trojans, and botnets.

Adware 86

Adware Threat Reports Scams Malware 86

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The Avast Threat Labs Q4 2022 Threat Report observed a rise in social engineering attacks during the final quarter of 2022, including invoice and refund fraud, tech support scams, and others aimed at stealing money. The post Avast Threat Labs Q4 2022 Threat Report | Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Threat Reports 52

Threat Reports Adware Social Engineering Scams 52

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

Types of threats we saw on pirated streaming sites. Bitcoin scams. Webroot’s 2021 Threat Report. We observed targeted and localised bitcoin scams promising riches and asking users for banking details. An example of a bitcoin scam site that has been localised to appeal to users browsing with an Irish IP address.

Scams 115

Scams Mobile Social Engineering Advertising 115

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Additionally, we looked at the phishing activity around gaming, specifically that related to cybersports tournaments, bookmakers, gaming marketplaces, and gaming platforms, and found numerous examples of scams that target gamers and esports fans. Key findings.

Mobile 95

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 95