Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2019

Intel addresses High-Severity flaws in NUC Firmware and other tools. App tainted with Ahmyst Open-source spyware appeared on Google Play Store twice. Bluetana App allows detecting Bluetooth card skimmers in just 3 seconds. Capital One hacker suspected to have breached other 30 companies. 5 Common Phishing Attacks and How to Avoid Them?

Small Business 50

Small Business Spyware Data breaches Firmware 50

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Ransomware is a type of malware, but others exist, including spyware, adware, bots and Trojans. Additionally, operating systems, firewalls and firmware must be hardened and updated with vendor provided patches regularly and timely, and previously mentioned anti-virus software must be kept up to date.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The malicious web page where we landed after clicking on the chat box Fake mobile apps Along with a reputable domain name, most organizations have now developed their own mobile app, used to communicate with customers, create engagement, and foster brand loyalty.

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Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Malicious mobile app. Additional features of botnets include spam, ad and click fraud, and spyware. Cybersecurity vendors like Panda Security suggest the best way to defend against crimeware is using a combination of antivirus, anti-spyware, firewalls, and threat detection technology. ” Malicious Mobile Apps.

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SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. MoonBounce: the dark side of UEFI firmware. Late last year, we became aware of a UEFI firmware-level compromise through logs from our firmware scanner (integrated into Kaspersky products at the start of 2019). IT threat evolution in Q1 2022. IT threat evolution in Q1 2022.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Based on forensic analysis of numerous mobile devices, Amnesty International’s Security Lab found that the software was repeatedly used in an abusive manner for surveillance. Currently, several methods can be used for detection of Pegasus and other mobile malware. Firmware vulnerabilities.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The experts discovered the attack while monitoring the network traffic of their own corporate Wi-Fi network dedicated to mobile devices using the Kaspersky Unified Monitoring and Analysis Platform (KUMA). The spyware is directly deployed in memory, but if the victim reboots the device the malware doesn’t persist. .

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Spyware Firmware Mobile Malware 119

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. Firmware rootkits are also known as “hardware rootkits.”. Need More Intel on Rootkits?

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Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. In July, we reported a rootkit that we found in modified Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware, the code that loads and initiates the boot process when the computer is turned on. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. Targeted attacks.

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Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 100

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

For improved security using mobile phones, free authentication apps are available from Google, Microsoft, and others. Endpoint Security: Antivirus , anti-spyware , endpoint detection and response (EDR), and other controls should be deployed to secure the endpoint against compromise. and mobile (phones, tablets, etc.)

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Firewall Network Security Penetration Testing Encryption 107

SecureList

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We also tracked Origami Elephant activity targeting Android mobile phones from the end of 2020 up to the time of our report, picking up where we left off with last year’s report. Historically, its Windows implant was represented by a single-stage spyware installer.

Malware 140

Malware Government Surveillance Spyware 140

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Sophos: Noted that 43% of all 2023 malware signature updates are for stealers, spyware, and keyloggers often used to steal credentials from devices. 60% of all mobile and browser zero-days are exploited by spyware vendors. 20% increase accesses of specific organizations advertised.

Cybersecurity 93

Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Passwords 93

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Mobile devices exposed to wide attacks. Although 2022 did not feature any mobile intrusion story on the scale of the Pegasus scandal, a number of 0-days have still been exploited in the wild by threat actors. But first, let’s examine how they fared with the predictions for 2022. What we predicted in 2022.

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Firmware Surveillance Mobile Telecommunications 106

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In May, Ars Technica reported that BootGuard private keys had been stolen following a ransomware attack on Micro-Star International (MSI) in March this year (firmware on PCs with Intel chips and BootGuard enabled will only run if it is digitally signed using the appropriate keys).

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Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 101