SecureList

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The first infection usually aims to install a downloader, which attempts to download other malicious implants from legitimate web services. KeyPlug is a modular backdoor with the capability of communicating to its server via several network communication protocols set in its XOR-encrypted embedded configuration block.

Malware 141

Malware Ransomware Spyware Encryption 141

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Social media activity: likes, shares, comments and posts. App downloads. The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. VPNs are encrypted connections that link your device to a remote server.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

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. Number of attacks on mobile users in 2019 and 2020 ( download ). Users attacked by adware in 2018 through 2020 ( download ).

Mobile 136

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 136

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Data encryption – a way to secure private information by encoding it so no third parties could watch or access it. To read the encoded (encrypted) file, you must decode it by using a decryption key. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

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. Additional features of botnets include spam, ad and click fraud, and spyware.

Malware 104

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 104

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In the scramble for cryptocurrency investment opportunities, we believe that cybercriminals will take advantage of fabricating and selling rogue devices with backdoors, followed by social engineering campaigns and other methods to steal victims’ financial assets. million downloads. Rise of threat to online payment systems.

Cryptocurrency 91

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 91

Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2023

Such was related to a worldwide malware operation known as NullMixer, a controversial and widespread malware delivery maneuver based on SEO poisoning and social engineering technique to lure tech-savvy users, including IT personnel. After this, it downloads the payload and executes it through the “Process.Start”.NET

Malware 85

Malware Social Engineering Encryption Marketing 85

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.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

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

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. In one such case, the malware was downloaded from an HFS (HTTP file server): the attackers used an unknown exploit that enabled them to run a PowerShell script from a remote server. Other malware.

Malware 104

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 104

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

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.

Firewall 108

Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 108

SecureList

AUGUST 5, 2021

pdf.exe) that the victim was asked to download was a malicious program known as Backdoor.Win32.RWS.a. As a consequence, fake websites popped up offering free viewings and even downloads of Oscar contenders. Fans who tried to watch or download the long-awaited continuation were redirected to a Columbia Pictures splash screen.

Phishing 118

Phishing Banking Scams Computers and Electronics 118

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. Final thoughts.

Malware 141

Malware Spyware Government Social Engineering 141

Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

These can include viruses, trojans, worms, spyware and adware. Ransomware is perhaps the most alarming type of malware in existence today as it slyly and maliciously encrypts end-user data until a “key” is purchased with a ransom amount to decrypt the data.

Security Awareness 70

Security Awareness Wireless Ransomware Passwords 70

SecureList

JULY 27, 2023

Following this, we released the first of a series of additional reports describing the final payload in the infection chain: a highly sophisticated spyware implant that we dubbed “TriangleDB” Operating in memory, this implant periodically communicates with the C2 (command and control) infrastructure to receive commands.

Malware 87

Malware Government Phishing Social Engineering 87