Cyberpunk 2077 Headaches Grow: New Spyware Found in Fake Android Download
Threatpost
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Threat actors impersonate Google Play store in scam as Sony pulls the game off the PlayStation store due to myriad performance issues.
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Threatpost
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Threat actors impersonate Google Play store in scam as Sony pulls the game off the PlayStation store due to myriad performance issues.
Malwarebytes
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Threat actors involved in tech support scams have been running a browser locker campaign from November 2020 until February 2021 on the world’s largest adult platforms including PornHub. In all, we detected close to 100 decoy domain names set up as “advertising landing pages” used to redirect victims to browser locker scams.
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Security Affairs
MARCH 8, 2020
Experts uncovered a new Coronavirus (COVID-19 ) -themed campaign that is distributing a malware downloader that delivers the FormBook information-stealing Trojan. ’ The executable employed in this campaign is a strain of the GuLoader malware downloader. The malware can also execute commands from a command and control (C2) server.
SecureWorld News
MARCH 29, 2024
To set such a stratagem in motion, cybercriminals poison legitimate websites with ads that lead to shady URLs or download malicious code camouflaged as something harmless. If a user gets on the hook, they are redirected to a landing page or prompted to download an ostensibly innocuous file.
Webroot
OCTOBER 25, 2021
In 2020, phishing scams spiked by 510 percent between January and February alone. To combat phishing scams, it helps to have filters that can proactively alert users if there’s a high chance that a form field or website is likely to steal credentials. Fake apps are still cause for concern. Web-borne malware remains widespread.
Identity IQ
APRIL 29, 2021
You may be thinking you managed to find a movie, song, or software for free, when in reality you fell for a bait that downloads malware to your computer. Scareware is a malware tactic that manipulates users into downloading malicious software. Here are some tips you can follow: Avoid suspicious sites and downloads. Anti-Fraud.
Security Affairs
APRIL 24, 2022
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Identity IQ
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
However, when you download or click on the attachment, your device becomes infected. The trojan horse can be hidden in software or attachments that, if downloaded, install different spyware and viruses on your device. This spyware and viruses can cause many problems on your device and compromise personal details.
Malwarebytes
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Some people get so convinced they have spyware on their system that they contact our support team to help them get rid of it. Social media and scams. There are many kinds of Bitcoin scams to be found on YouTube, Twitter, and other platforms. More Facebook concerns. And please use Multi-Factor Authentication wherever possible.
SecureList
MAY 27, 2022
Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q1 2020 — Q1 2022 ( download ). One of the schemes used by scammers which has been becoming more popular since last year are scam apps for receiving social benefits. Scam apps targeting Russian-speaking users. Distribution of detected mobile malware by type.
SecureList
AUGUST 30, 2023
Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q4 2021 — Q2 2023 ( download ) In Q2, we discovered a new type of ransomware named “Rasket” , created with the help of a shortcut utility. We also noticed some activity by Cardemu banking card emulators, sometimes used in payment terminal scams in Brazil.
SecureList
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Thus, during the World Cup a brand-new scam appeared: it offered users to win a newly released iPhone 14 for predicting match outcomes. In a typical internet hoax manner, crypto scam sites offered visitors to get rich quick by paying a small fee. “Promotional campaigns by major banks” were a popular bait in 2022.
Hot for Security
JUNE 14, 2021
Most security threats faced by regular users arrive via the Internet, whether it’s a malicious app or a rigged website , a scam delivered through the user’s social media channels, or a phishing scheme carried out via email or SMS. A vulnerability in WhatsApp allegedly allows threat actors to install spyware onto iPhones.
SecureList
MARCH 15, 2021
In 2020, criminals launched a variety of scams that exploited the pandemic topic from just about every angle, from advertisements to masks when they were in short supply to special refunds from the government. However, upon clicking the attachment, the users would download Trojans ranging from spyware to backdoors.
SecureList
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q3 2020 — Q3 2021 ( download ). To those we already knew — Trojan.AndroidOS.Jocker and Trojan.AndroidOS.MobOk (signing the user up to paid subscriptions) and Trojan-Dropper.AndroidOS.Necro (downloading payload from the attack server) — two more were added.
IT Security Guru
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
With so many well known banking sites falling short when it comes to blocking fraudsters, cybersecurity experts at VPNOverview have compiled a list of 12 safety tips to keep your money safe from malware and phishing scams. What are the possible dangers of online banking? Do not download any files they may contain. 7.
Hot for Security
JUNE 15, 2021
Given the portability and myriad of functionalities, mobile devices are highly susceptible to cyber threats, including malware, spyware and phishing attempts that may compromise that precious piece of tech we keep in our pocket and any information stored on it. Threat actors know that users often behave recklessly with their smart devices.
Identity IQ
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
App downloads. Malware is any type of software or program designed to harm a computer, steal data or hold victims to ransom such as a computer virus, Trojan horse, ransomware, spyware, wiper, worm or adware. Awareness of Phishing Scams. Getting clued up about phishing scams is the best way to help keep your data safe.
eSecurity Planet
JUNE 16, 2022
There are many types of cyberattacks , with top trends for 2022 including mobile attacks, ransomware, COVID-related scams and hacks, zero-click attacks , malicious QR codes , phishing , cryptojacking , and IoT malware attacks, among others. Crimeware and spyware. Ransomware. Ransomware is the fastest-growing trend.
Malwarebytes
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The pop up blocker in particular was a big help with the proliferation of adware and spyware plugging into advertising networks. If there’s one thing you probably didn’t want downloading out of the blue, it was probably 65 MB or so of.NET framework alongside various bits and pieces of malware. Exploits were rampant.
SecureList
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
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. Proportion of spam in global email traffic, 2020 ( download ). Sources of spam by country in 2020 ( download ).
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.
SecureList
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
According to the freshest data on DeFi, every hour 15 newly deployed scams against smart contracts are detected. million downloads. Looking for alternative sources to download an episode of a show or a newly released film, users encounter various types of malware, including Trojans, spyware and backdoors, as well as adware.
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.
SiteLock
AUGUST 27, 2021
You may be most familiar with computer malware such as Trojan viruses and spyware, which can be used to retrieve sensitive data from a computer or even take control of the system. The malware can be spread via a drive-by download , which automatically downloads malware onto the user’s computer when the visitor clicks on the ad.
Digital Shadows
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Scams could present themselves in many forms. For instance, financially-motivated threat actors often plant in malicious URLs spoofing these events to fraudulent sites, hoping to maximize their chances of scamming naive internet users for a quick (illicit) profit.
Malwarebytes
JUNE 5, 2024
Don’t forget to also use Browser Guard on your desktop to block ad trackers and scam sites from your browser. You shouldn’t have to guess whether the next attack will compromise your Wi-Fi connection, browser, or files through phishing emails, spyware, or malware. Log into MyAccount or download the latest build.
Spinone
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. 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.
Malwarebytes
MAY 6, 2022
We are, rather nostalgically, in the land of the survey scams. In other words, it was a massive scam factory for people up to no good. ” All you’re likely to get from this is: Surveys or popups Malicious mobile downloads Signup offers that require personal information or payment. It’s all a fraud.
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.”
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 25, 2022
A Compilation of Currently Active Full Offline Copies of Cybercrime-Friendly Forum Communities – Direct Technical Collection Download -[RAR]. A Compilation of Personally Identifiable Information on Various Iran-based Hacker Groups and Lone Hacker Teams – Direct Technical Collection Download – [RAR].
SecureList
AUGUST 5, 2021
pdf.exe) that the victim was asked to download was a malicious program known as Backdoor.Win32.RWS.a. Parcel scam: buy one, get none. Therefore, any offer to buy them is evidently a scam. As a consequence, fake websites popped up offering free viewings and even downloads of Oscar contenders. 8883987726 ?? 10.10.2021.pdf.exe”
Webroot
MAY 12, 2021
Most of these sites (more specifically the advertising on these sites) use dishonesty and social engineering to fool users into opening links, enabling an action on their browser or downloading a file they never intended to. Bitcoin scams. It is a front for a “get rich quick” scam designed to gather users’ cash and personal details.
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.
SecureList
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Scamming championship: sports-related fraud. Scam: get it yourself, share with friends. As such, this quarter saw a new threat in the shape of fraudulent welfare payment apps that could be downloaded on such platform. However, “Nigerian prince” scams are not all that might await recipients of such messages.
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.
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Integrated one-on-one Spyware HelpDesk support. They provide a first line of defense against fake, scam, phishing and spoofed websites, created to harm devices, compromise security, and even steal personal information. Checks downloads, installs, and executables for viruses and threats. Free download that runs on the desktop.
Malwarebytes
AUGUST 9, 2022
Educational institutions in New Jersey have had to deal with this threat more than any other state, however the public school district of Albuquerque, NM suffered a breach during the same month that could have been influenced by this spike in scams. Wisconsin, and Illinois. Recommendations for education.
SecureList
MAY 3, 2021
In Q1 2021, new banking scams appeared alongside ones that are more traditional. A link to this resource was also contained in ransom messages from the attackers, and in some cases malware was downloaded from it. Proportion of spam in global email traffic, Q4 2020 and Q1 2021 ( download ). Quarterly highlights. This is 0.71
Security Affairs
MAY 8, 2020
Thus, the number of phishing attacks on cloud storages nearly doubled last year, while Internet providers have seen the three-fold increase in the number of phishing scams targeting them. They, in turn, let spyware and backdoors move ahead and become the second most popular malware with a 35-percent share.
SecureList
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
With millions of new users on streaming platforms, cyberattackers have recognized this heightened demand and seek to take advantage of it by distributing streaming phishing scams and spreading malware under the guise of users’ favorite shows. Over the same period in 2021, the number of affected users dropped by more than half.
Security Affairs
JULY 7, 2019
ViceLeaker Android spyware targets users in the Middle East. Updates for Samsung, the scam app with 10M+ downloads. FBI warns on sextortion scams targeting teenagers. Israeli blamed Russia for jamming at Israeli Ben Gurion airport. New variant of Dridex banking Trojan implements polymorphism.
SecureList
MARCH 7, 2024
Some of the scam sites discovered promised to reimburse a certain sum to the customers of a major international telecommunications company. Alongside the usual get-rich-doing-nothing and paid survey scams, we encountered a few less conventional scenarios. Scam sites also used cryptocurrency as bait.
SC Magazine
APRIL 6, 2021
MoleRats has been known to try to woo victims, including members of the Israel Defense Forces, into infecting their devices with spyware by impersonating women on messaging apps and then sending a malicious link – supposedly for watching videos or for downloading a photo-sharing app where they could exchange provocative images.
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