eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Simply put, they are antivirus solutions. In fact, it is one of the most popular antivirus solutions. Per 6sense, McAfee Cloud Security makes up 12.47% of the worldwide antivirus market share. 5 McAfee Total Protection is a set of five consumer security plans, including antivirus, web protection, and safety scores.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2022

SharkBot banking malware was able to evade Google Play Store security checks masqueraded as an antivirus app. The malware was observed targeting the mobile users of banks in Italy, the UK, and the US. The trojan allows to hijack users’ mobile devices and steal funds from online banking and cryptocurrency accounts.

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Security Affairs

JULY 16, 2020

Upon launching the malware on the mobile device, it will start by hiding its icon from the app drawer, then it asks the victim for the Accessibility Service privileges. . The list of targeted apps includes cryptocurrency wallet applications (i.e. . ” ~ Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2025

Privacy Services Cape opens $99/month beta of its privacy-first mobile plan, inks Proton deal, raises $30M TechCrunch I usually don't include beta software on in this series (or really on avoidthehack) or early-stage startups because things in those early-stages go through such turbulence. They also have appeared to partner with Proton.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 27, 2023

2. Financial Loss: Attackers often demand payment in cryptocurrencies, making it difficult to trace and retrieve the funds. Consider the following preventive measures: 1. Update Software: Keep your smartphone’s operating system, apps, and antivirus soft-ware up to date.

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SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

For now, we can tentatively assume that the growth in cryptocurrency prices, in particular bitcoin, has attracted the attention of cybercriminals and returned miners to their toolkit. Number of unique users attacked by miners, Q1 2021 ( download ).

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Digital Shadows

JUNE 7, 2021

It’s been a pretty big year so far for cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrencies’ current total market cap sits just above $1.7 The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase recently launched an IPO, India has reversed a ban on cryptocurrencies, and ransomware groups continue to demand payment in anonymity-based cryptocurrency.

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SecureList

MARCH 10, 2021

Some time ago, we discovered a number of fake apps delivering a Monero cryptocurrency miner to user computers. Back then, cybercriminals distributed malware under the guise of the Malwarebytes antivirus installer. Back then, cybercriminals distributed malware under the guise of the Malwarebytes antivirus installer.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 8, 2019

But GandCrab far eclipsed the success of competing ransomware affiliate programs largely because its authors worked assiduously to update the malware so that it could evade antivirus and other security defenses. in , where the group recruited many of its distributors. “Our name became a generic term for ransomware in the underground.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

While previous variants of the dropper relied on Accessibility permissions to automatically install the Sharkbot malware, this new one asks the victim to install the malware as a fake update for the antivirus. The malware was observed targeting the mobile users of banks in Italy, the UK, and the US.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 16, 2022

Also read: Best Antivirus Software of 2022. There are many types of cyberattacks , with top trends for 2022 including mobile attacks, ransomware, COVID-related scams and hacks, zero-click attacks , malicious QR codes , phishing , cryptojacking , and IoT malware attacks, among others. Mobile attacks. Cyberattack Statistics.

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SecureList

APRIL 23, 2025

LPEClient LPEClient is a tool known for victim profiling and payload delivery ( T1105 ) that has previously been observed in attacks on defense contractors and the cryptocurrency industry. All of these techniques are designed to bypass security products such as antivirus and EDR solutions, but they load the payload in different ways.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

To make the overview more in-depth, we included both mobile and PC games. As the mobile gaming market continues to grow, we analyzed KSN data specifically on mobile threats. TOP 5 mobile games used as a lure for distribution of malware and unwanted software, by users, from July 1, 2021 through June, 30 2022. Call of Duty.

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SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

In 2022, Kaspersky security solutions detected 1,661,743 malware or unwanted software installers, targeting mobile users. The most popular application categories to hide malware and unwanted software include cryptocurrency trackers, financial apps, QR-code scanners and even dating apps.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

Cybercriminals often use malware to gain access to a computer or mobile device to deploy viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, and rootkits. It has been sold on underground hacker forums for stealing browser data, user credentials, and cryptocurrency information. AZORult's developers are constantly updating its capabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

“Over the past few months, we’ve seen actors provide access to services that call victims, appear as a legitimate call from a specific bank and deceive victims into typing an OTP or other verification code into a mobile phone in order to capture and deliver the codes to the operator,” the Intel 471 researchers wrote.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. All of them were ordinary people using our free antivirus solution, seemingly unconnected with any organization of interest to a sophisticated attacker of this kind. The top five mobile games used as a lure to target gamers were Minecraft, Roblox, Grand Theft Auto, PUBG and FIFA.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

For access to the decryption key, the victim must make prompt payment, often in cryptocurrency shielding the attacker’s identity. This is especially true for your existing intrusion detection and prevention system (IDPS), antivirus, and anti-malware. Enterprise mobility management (EMM) is one solution. Offline Backups.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2022

RedLine is a malware service available for purchase on underground forums that specifically targets the theft of sensitive information: passwords, credit cards, execution environment data, computer name, installed software, and more recently, cryptocurrency wallets and related files.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

ECC is used for email encryption, cryptocurrency digital signatures, and internet communication protocols. While less computationally constrained than IoT, mobile devices constrain computations to avoid consuming power and draining battery life. that can perform encryption using less power and memory.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Attackers exploiting cloud accounts pose significant risks, targeting virtual machines (VMs) for activities like cryptocurrency mining, leading to unexpected costs for organizations. Cybercriminals typically use SIM swapping to steal phone numbers by tricking mobile carriers into transferring them to different SIMs.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To complicate detection, they clear system logs, disable antivirus software using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and shut down endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems with proprietary tools. The group also targets mobile platforms, exploiting vulnerabilities in popular mobile operating systems and apps.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The attackers use the reverse shell to deploy a Bash stealer that collects data such as system information, browsing history, saved passwords, cryptocurrency wallet files and credentials for cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Azure). Otherwise, the reverse shell is created by the crond backdoor itself.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Locker ransomware, as the name suggests, locks your devices: computers, mobile phones, and tablets. Ransom is usually demanded in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies to hide the identity of the attacker. Antivirus programs don’t detect 100% of ransomware, and hackers are continually finding new techniques and tactics.

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Spinone

JANUARY 28, 2020

We recommend using the Kaspersky free removal tool in case your antivirus program can’t detect or delete a screen locker. It encrypts files on your computer, mobile, server, or cloud to extort money for decryption. The payment is always in Bitcoin or another digital cryptocurrency that is hard/impossible to track.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To complicate detection, they clear system logs, disable antivirus software using Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), and shut down endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems with proprietary tools. The group also targets mobile platforms, exploiting vulnerabilities in popular mobile operating systems and apps.

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Ransomware Encryption Technology Government 52

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Attackers exploiting cloud accounts pose significant risks, targeting virtual machines (VMs) for activities like cryptocurrency mining, leading to unexpected costs for organizations. Cybercriminals typically use SIM swapping to steal phone numbers by tricking mobile carriers into transferring them to different SIMs.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malicious mobile app. Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. If your antivirus software fails to notice a new strain, you can reinstall the browser. ” Malicious Mobile Apps. How to Defend Against a Malicious Mobile App. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets. Browser hijacker.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Shortly after a ransomware attack, cybercriminals will demand a ransom amount, usually in cryptocurrency, in exchange for the cipher key. Warning signs. Computer worms.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Shortly after a ransomware attack, cybercriminals will demand a ransom amount, usually in cryptocurrency, in exchange for the cipher key. Computer Worms.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Hackers stole over $44 million from Asian crypto platform BingX OP KAERB: Europol dismantled phishing scheme targeting mobile users Ukraine bans Telegram for government agencies, military, and critical infrastructure Tor Project responded to claims that law enforcement can de-anonymize Tor users UNC1860 provides Iran-linked APTs with access to Middle (..)

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Since 2008, antivirus and cybersecurity software testers AV-TEST have kept track of the number of newly-developed malware worldwide, totaling at nearly 1 billion as of September 2022. This isn’t quite the same as a legitimate piece of software, such as a mobile game from a reputable developer, coming packed with online ads.

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Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

The most preferred method of ransom payment is cryptocurrency because it is hard to track. Also, mobile ransomware infections increased by 33%. Use antivirus. Yes, ransomware can seep into the system bypassing the antivirus, but it still raises your chances to be protected. Use ransomware prevention services.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Though polite, the Creeper was still an annoyance to some, and in 1971, Ray Tomlinson developed the first antivirus software , called Reaper. One of the first pieces of antivirus software , McAfee’s VirusScan, was released in 1987. Going Mobile and Going Global: 2001-2010. Take a Look at the 4 Best Antivirus Software of 2022.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Cryptocurrency: don’t mistake scams for real deals One of last year’s most sensational stories was the cryptocurrency game Hamster Kombat. The growing anticipation for the new cryptocurrency’s market launch was frequently exploited by cybercriminals to steal seed phrases from crypto wallets.

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Phishing Scams Cryptocurrency Computers and Electronics 88

Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2025

Czech Republic accuses China’s APT31 of a cyberattack on its Foreign Ministry New PumaBot targets Linux IoT surveillance devices App Store Security: Apple stops $2B in fraud in 2024 alone, $9B over 5 years Crooks use a fake antivirus site to spread Venom RAT and a mix of malware Iranian Man pleaded guilty to role in Robbinhood Ransomware attacks (..)

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Data breaches Scams Surveillance Cybercrime 64

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Hackers stole over $44 million from Asian crypto platform BingX OP KAERB: Europol dismantled phishing scheme targeting mobile users Ukraine bans Telegram for government agencies, military, and critical infrastructure Tor Project responded to claims that law enforcement can de-anonymize Tor users UNC1860 provides Iran-linked APTs with access to Middle (..)

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