SecureList

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The email antivirus was triggered most frequently by email messages containing members of the Trojan.Win32.Agentb The Kaspersky Anti-Phishing component blocked 434,898,635 attempts at accessing scam sites. In most cases, scammers, as before, claimed to have used spyware to film the blackmail victim watching adult videos.

Phishing 136

Phishing Malware Scams Accountability 136

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.

Mobile 132

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 132

SecureList

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The same outcome was observed when users tried to download or stream sports events or other content, the only difference was visitors might not be able to watch anything without registering. This means the person who completes the full task not only gives the scammers money, but also recommends the scam to people in their list of contacts.

Phishing 65

Phishing Scams Accountability Banking 65

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Security Antivirus – software that scans a device or a network to detect security threats, alert you, and neutralize malicious code. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. The most widespread spyware are keyloggers and trojans.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

Or even scarier—a backdoor could be placed or a nefarious piece of spyware. “Droppers can install copies of themselves, and because they can be used to drop software that downloads other malware, they can act as a permanent backdoor into a smartphone.”

Mobile 64

Mobile Malware Phishing Spyware 64

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. TotalAV’s Key Features.

Ransomware 102

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 102

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.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

SecureList

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The most common way to sneak malware onto Google Play is for a Trojan to mimic a legitimate app already published on the site (for example, a photo editor or a VPN service) with the addition of a small piece of code to decrypt and launch a payload from the Trojan’s body or download it from the attackers’ server. Statistics.

Mobile 119

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 119

Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2019

ViceLeaker Android spyware targets users in the Middle East. Firefox finally addressed the Antivirus software TLS Errors. Updates for Samsung, the scam app with 10M+ downloads. FBI warns on sextortion scams targeting teenagers. Singapore Government will run its third bug bounty program.

Scams 48

Scams Spyware DNS Advertising 48