Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

This is a scam that’s been around for years and since no one can reverse a cryptocurrency transaction, it’s very likely here to stay. With the increase of remote workers using unsecured systems and personal devices to access corporate networks, all businesses are at risk from opportunists who bait remote employees.

Scams 107

Scams Phishing Firewall Social Engineering 107

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In this report, we provide the latest statistics on cyberthreats to gamers, as well as detailed information on the most widespread and dangerous types of malware that players must be aware of. Once a miner file is launched on an affected computer, it starts using the machine’s energy to mine cryptocurrency. Methodology.

Mobile 110

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 110

SecureList

MARCH 31, 2021

This report aims to shed a light on more details of financial cyberthreats in 2020. This research is a continuation of our annual financial threat reports ( 2019 , 2018 and 2017 ) providing an overview of the latest trends and key events across the financial threat landscape. Geography of attacked users.

Banking 125

Banking Phishing Malware Mobile 125

Webroot

JANUARY 7, 2022

Threats abound in 2021. In 2021, we witnessed so many competing shifts, many of which we detailed early on in our 2021 BrightCloud® Threat Report. Cryptocurrency. There was no shortage of discussion surrounding cryptocurrency and its security flaws. Consumers also remain at risk.

Cybercrime 105

Cybercrime Phishing Ransomware Cryptocurrency 105

Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2021

In our 2020 Webroot Threat Report , our security experts made a series of predictions related to the threat landscape. The deepfake showcased a bogus discussion of an obscure cryptocurrency that helped to bolster financial gains for the currency. The list goes on. What small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) encountered.

Ransomware 112

Ransomware Backups Threat Reports Small Business 112

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

However, when examined more closely, most hosting IPs were found to have hosted malicious content (such as some serious malware ) in the past, and had connections to other high-risk IPs. Types of threats we saw on pirated streaming sites. With cryptocurrency values soaring again, executable based cryptojacking has been on the rise.”

Scams 114

Scams Mobile Social Engineering Advertising 114

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2021

McAfee researchers addressed the shift in ransomware strategy this week in their McAfee Threats Report: June 2021. According to Raj Samani, McAfee Fellow and chief scientist, cybercriminals are constantly evolving their techniques in order to get the highest monetary returns with the least amount of risk.

Ransomware 124

Ransomware Backups Encryption Malware 124