Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Ransomware , the headliner of the previous half-year, walked off stage: only 1 percent of emails analyzed by Group-IB’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-GIB) contained this kind of malware. Ransomware operators have focused on targeted attacks,choosing large victims with a higher payment capacity. About Group-IB.

Phishing 109

Phishing Ransomware Spyware Banking 109

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Since 2004, there's been an annual event designed to "Promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world." The pop up blocker in particular was a big help with the proliferation of adware and spyware plugging into advertising networks.

Internet 72

Internet Internet Adware Spyware 72

SecureList

MARCH 13, 2024

Stalkerware requires physical access to be installed, but our report also looks at a range of remote technology that can be used for nefarious purposes. Not only can the intruder violate their victim’s privacy by monitoring their activities, but they can also use the software to access huge volumes of personal data.

Mobile 91

Mobile Passwords Surveillance Technology 91

SecureList

JULY 27, 2023

The most remarkable findings Early in June, we issued an early warning of a long-standing campaign that we track under the name Operation Triangulation , involving a previously unknown iOS malware platform distributed via zero-click iMessage exploits. Kaspersky employees were also affected by this threat.

Malware 90

Malware Government Phishing Social Engineering 90

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Kaspersky has been tracking deployments of this spyware since 2011. The Pre-Validator ensures that the victim machine is not used for malware analysis. Each shellcode collects specific system information (e.g. It is important to highlight that the shellcodes only collect the data, all the checks are performed server-side.

Encryption 144

Encryption Malware Spyware Architecture 144

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The rise of destructive attacks In December of last year, shortly after we released our predictions for 2023, Russian government agencies were reported to have been targeted by a data wiper called CryWiper. The malware posed as ransomware, demanding money from the victims for “decrypting” their data.

Hacking 119

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 119