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. MOUSEISLAND MOUSEISLAND is usually found within the embedded macros of a Microsoft Word document and can download other payloads. Remcos installs a backdoor onto a target system.

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Malware Banking Penetration Testing Healthcare 87

SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

The word “covid” in various combinations was typically used in the names of packages hiding spyware and banking Trojans, adware or Trojan droppers. Number of attacks on mobile users in 2019 and 2020 ( download ). Number of adware attacks on mobile users in 2019 and 2020 ( download ). Pandemic theme in mobile threats.

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Mobile Malware Adware Banking 132

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

Check Point published mobile security research showing that 46% of respondents experienced employees downloading at least one malicious app during 2020. is a type of malware that will encrypt a user’s data and hold it for “ransom” until the attacker is paid. More than 3 million of those attacks represented new types of malware.

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Mobile Malware Adware Banking 104

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface. Users sometimes unknowingly infect themselves with adware installed by default when they download and install other applications. Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The email antivirus was triggered most frequently by email messages containing members of the Trojan.Win32.Agentb In most cases, scammers, as before, claimed to have used spyware to film the blackmail victim watching adult videos. Proportion of spam in global email traffic, 2020 ( download ). Agentb malware family.

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Phishing Malware Scams Accountability 136

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Security Antivirus – software that scans a device or a network to detect security threats, alert you, and neutralize malicious code. Data encryption – a way to secure private information by encoding it so no third parties could watch or access it. The most widespread spyware are keyloggers and trojans.

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Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

From ransomware attacks locking businesses out of their data until they pay potentially millions of dollars to spyware tracking users’ every move through their infected device, the effects of malware can be devastating. Activation: The ransomware begins encrypting sensitive files or locking down the system. Ransomware.

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Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 74

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

It is not unusual to have your system or network infected with malware, such as spyware, that often lingers secretly with no apparent symptoms. 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). Don’t worry though.

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Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Integrated one-on-one Spyware HelpDesk support. Adapt and update as malware continues to evolve and become more sophisticated to evade detection by antimalware/antivirus programs. Checks downloads, installs, and executables for viruses and threats. Free download that runs on the desktop. Scan scheduling. ID Ransomware.

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Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 108

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

It is not unusual to have your system or network infected with malware, such as spyware, that often lingers secretly with no apparent symptoms. 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). Don’t worry though.

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Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Encryption will regularly be used to protect the data from interception. In the broadest sense, defense in depth uses: Data security : protects data at rest and in transit such as encryption, database security, message security, etc. endpoint security (antivirus, Endpoint Detection and Response, etc.), or network traffic.

Network Security 93

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 93

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The main purpose of CosmicStrand is to download a malicious program at startup, which then performs the tasks set by the attackers. 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 attacks occur in several stages.

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Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 100

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Endpoint Security: Antivirus , anti-spyware , endpoint detection and response (EDR), and other controls should be deployed to secure the endpoint against compromise. Sensitive Device Access Encryption: As companies grow and become more professional, encryption should be used to protect at least key resources.

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Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 105

Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2022

In the most recent round, it involved 360 “In The Wild” samples that included: “20 trojans, 54 backdoors, 50 financial malware samples, 53 ransomware, 49 spyware, 84 malicious documents, [and] 50 malicious script files.”. The malware load used during the 360° Assessment is significant. Ransomware simulations.

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Adware Ransomware Banking Malware 63

SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

During routine monitoring of detections for FinFisher spyware tools, we discovered traces that point to recent FinFly Web deployments. Initial reconnaissance is performed by the actor and communication with the implant is handed off to a second-stage C2 for additional downloads. Other interesting discoveries.

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Malware Spyware Government Social Engineering 138