CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Malware, a combination of the terms ‘malicious’ and ‘software,’ includes all malicious programs that intend to exploit computer devices or entire network infrastructures to extract victim’s data, disrupt business operations, or simply, cause chaos. What is Malware? Common Types of Malware. Computer Worms.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

We examined malware and unwanted software disguised as popular PC and mobile games. 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. Methodology. Game title. The Sims 4.

Adware 119

Adware Mobile Phishing Malware 119

Malwarebytes

JULY 16, 2021

Fake security software. They’d also ask for payment to “unlock” the full version of software so cleaning could take place. Many types of fake security software imitate the design / name of real programs, in order to seem more convincing. Whatever it took to panic the viewer into downloading and purchasing offered software.

Social Engineering 115

Social Engineering Software VPN Engineering 115

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. Its authors created cloned web pages offering to download popular free software, such as the WinSCP file manager. These fake sites were promoted on Google and Bing search results. Consider using an ad blocking extension.

Cybercrime 82

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 82

Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2020

The abuse of nothing new, however, as high-profile movies and TV shows are frequently used as social engineering baits promising early previews either in the form of malicious files disguised as early released copies or fake streaming sites. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Malware 81

Malware Security Intelligence Adware Social Engineering 81

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. Anti-Malware Software. This involves manipulating individuals into sharing confidential information that can be used for fraudulent purposes.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The group delivers its malware using social engineering. The cybercriminals call their chosen target and tell them their PoS software needs to be updated by a technician. Malware and unwanted software distributed as cheat programs stand out as a particular threat to gamers’ security.

Malware 105

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 105

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

Most of these sites (more specifically the advertising on these sites) use dishonesty and social engineering to fool users into opening links, enabling an action on their browser or downloading a file they never intended to. Malvertising/Dishonest links. Links on jackstream. Mobile Threats.

Scams 114

Scams Mobile Social Engineering Advertising 114

SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In this research, we analyzed various types of threats: malware and unwanted software associated with streaming platforms and the content they offer, as well as phishing pages and fake websites mimicking the world’s biggest streaming services. Methodology. Amazon Prime took second place on the list with 6.26% of affected users.

Phishing 100

Phishing Accountability Malware Adware 100

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2023

In a recent tweet , the FBI office in Denver warned consumers against using free public charging stations, stating that criminals have managed to hijack public chargers with the objective of infecting devices with malware or other software that can give hackers access to your phone, tablet or computer.

Mobile 98

Mobile Banking Malware Spyware 98

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

We used the titles of the games as keywords and ran these against our KSN telemetry to determine the prevalence of malicious files and unwanted software related to these games, as well as the number of users attacked by these files. Tomb Raider. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Key findings. Number of unique files. Grand Theft Auto.

Mobile 103

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 103

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Data from the Brazilian Federation of Banks registered a considerable increase in crime (such as explosions at bank branches to steal money) and cybercrime (increased phishing and social-engineering attacks) against banking customers and banking infrastructure. Of course, this is the result of economic problems caused by the pandemic.

Cryptocurrency 112

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 112

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 12, 2021

For example, antivirus software such as Malwarebytes needs to be able to see everything it can in order to best protect you. TCC is a bit of a pain for us, and a common point of difficulty for users of our software, but it does mean that we can’t get access to some of your most sensitive files without your knowledge.

Malware 96

Malware Backups Adware Social Engineering 96

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

In 2022, Kaspersky security solutions detected 1,661,743 malware or unwanted software installers, targeting mobile users. These are usually policed vigorously, and apps are pre-moderated before being published; however, the authors of malicious and unwanted software employ a variety of tricks to bypass platform checks.

Malware 106

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 106

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Security Antivirus – software that scans a device or a network to detect security threats, alert you, and neutralize malicious code. The examples of closed source commercial software are Skype, Java, Opera. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

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. 100% NOT a pyramid scheme Social media pages are not the only concern when it comes to brand and logo theft.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Many of these attacks prey upon human nature by using social engineering tactics to trick a user into inadvertently allowing ransomware onto their system, under the guise of something legitimate. They scan and find vulnerabilities in the software you are running. Malvertising example What do exploit kits do? USB drives.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Also of note in 2022 are campaigns impersonating well-known software brands like Notepad++. Moreover, the ransomware gang ransomExx also abuses open source software by recompiling it to load a malicious shellcode; Notepad++ was also used in one of their attacks.

Cryptocurrency 92

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 92

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Trojan may also use social engineering to convince victims to download a smartphone app. The incident seems to be similar to what happened with CamScanner , when the app’s developer implemented an adware SDK from an unverified source. In early April, we discovered malicious code in version 3.17.18

Ransomware 138

Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 138

Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

These can include viruses, trojans, worms, spyware and adware. Security awareness training can help to educate end users on the various ways attackers utilize to compromise end user systems. Helping to educate them on what potential attacks look like can go a long way in helping to bolster security of internal systems.

Security Awareness 70

Security Awareness Wireless Ransomware Passwords 70