SecureList

APRIL 27, 2021

During routine monitoring of detections for FinFisher spyware tools, we discovered traces that point to recent FinFly Web deployments. In February 2019, multiple antivirus companies received a collection of malware samples, most of them associated with various known APT groups. Other interesting discoveries. Final thoughts.

Malware 145

Malware Government Spyware Social Engineering 145

SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

In their campaigns to infect mobile devices, cybercriminals always resort to social engineering tools, the most common of these passing a malicious application off as another, popular and desirable one. Individuals who generate that many installation packages are obviously not worried about antivirus software.

Mobile 145

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 145

ForAllSecure

APRIL 26, 2023

Common Types of Cyber Attacks Common techniques that criminal hackers use to penetrate systems include social engineering, password attacks, malware, and exploitation of software vulnerabilities. It uses psychological manipulation to trick users into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information.”

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Social Engineering Passwords Engineering Software 40

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

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 group delivers its malware using social engineering. It also turned out that the motherboards infected in all known cases came from just two manufacturers.

Malware 121

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 121

Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals trick people into giving away sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. Ensure that your antivirus and anti-malware software is up to date and regularly run scans to detect any potential threats.

Cyber Attacks 40

Cyber Attacks IoT Authentication Passwords 40

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Security Antivirus – software that scans a device or a network to detect security threats, alert you, and neutralize malicious code. Spyware – malware that spies on the computer to collect the information about a product, a company, a person. The most widespread spyware are keyloggers and trojans.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

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. Enterprise Mobile Management (EMM) or Mobile Device Management (MDM): Restrict applications and connections with portable (laptops, etc.) and mobile (phones, tablets, etc.)

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Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 110

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities. Additional features of botnets include spam, ad and click fraud, and spyware. If your antivirus software fails to notice a new strain, you can reinstall the browser. Phishing and Social Engineering. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. It is not unusual to have your system or network infected with malware, such as spyware, that often lingers secretly with no apparent symptoms. Don’t worry though. Common types. Ransomware.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Cybercriminals often leverage social engineering tactics like phishing and spear-phishing to propagate sophisticated malware. It is not unusual to have your system or network infected with malware, such as spyware, that often lingers secretly with no apparent symptoms. Don’t worry though. Common Types of Malware. Ransomware.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

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. Types of spyware are often classified based on what information they’re gathering. Need More Intel on Rootkits?

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Some of those who bought the spyware were allegedly able to see live locations of the devices, view the targets emails, photos, web browsing history, text messages, video calls, etc. I am a coordinator, the Coalition Against Spyware. Just like uninstalling the spyware app can escalate abuse. And in that situation.

Technology 52

Technology Software Surveillance Media 52

SecureList

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The attachments most frequently encountered and blocked by the antivirus in 2021 were Trojans from the Agensla family, which steal login credentials stored in browsers as well as credentials from e-mail and FTP clients. Malware families. Members of this family were found in 8.67% of the malicious files detected, which is 0.97 up on 2020.

Phishing 105

Phishing Scams Accountability Banking 105