Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

A family of malicious apps from developer Mobile apps Group are listed on Google Play and infected with Android/Trojan.HiddenAds.BTGTHB. Yet, the developer is still on Google Play dispensing its latest HiddenAds malware. Yet, the developer is still on Google Play dispensing its latest HiddenAds malware. Delayed ungratification.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Anubis was a widely used Android banking Trojan that lost popularity after its functionality got limited by Android updates and security vendors’ detection and prevention efforts. To get the necessary permissions, the Trojan poses as Google Protect, which is a standard security tool found on all Android devices.

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Banking Malware Mobile Financial Services 93

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 24, 2023

Today, I am absolutely thrilled to share some exciting news: Malwarebytes is officially welcoming Cyrus Security into our family. This acquisition signifies an exciting chapter in our journey, and I wanted to share why this development is so special, and what it means for the millions who trust Malwarebytes to keep them safe.

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Identity Theft Mobile Threat Detection Technology 78

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Antivirus programs and firewalls are pretty good at catching malware before it can infect devices, but occasionally malware can slip through defenses, endangering personal and financial information. We’ll go over malware removal tools and steps, and offer some tips to keep your devices from getting reinfected.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 16, 2023

Threatening rogue finance apps removed from the Apple Store MOVEit Transfer fixes three new vulnerabilities Malwarebytes Browser Guard introduces three new features Warning issued over increased activity of TrueBot malware Stay safe! Malwarebytes EDR and MDR removes all remnants of ransomware and prevents you from getting reinfected.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Two year old vulnerability used in ransomware attack against VMware ESXi On the 20th Safer Internet Day, what was security like back in 2004?

DDOS 66

DDOS Healthcare Ransomware Mobile 66

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2024

Pegasus is one of the world’s most advanced and invasive spyware tools, known to utilize zero-day vulnerabilities against mobile devices. We’d like to add: Use an anti-malware solution on your device. We don’t just report on phone security—we provide it Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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Spyware Government Mobile Password Management 113

Malwarebytes

MAY 20, 2021

For those not in the know, Federighi, as part of his testimony relating to the security of Apple’s mobile device operating system, iOS, stated that “we have a level of malware on the Mac that we don’t find acceptable.” ” This, of course, broke the internet. Is a macOS lockdown imminent?

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Malware Antivirus Software Mobile 143

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Malwarebytes researchers discovered four malicious apps uploaded by the same developer ( Mobile apps Group ) to the official Google Play. The apps are infected with the Android/Trojan.HiddenAds.BTGTHB malware, the apps totaled at least one million downloads. ” reads the post published by Malwarebytes.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 1, 2022

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Update Google Chrome now! New version includes 11 important security patches Lightning Framework, modular Linux malware Malware spent months hoovering up credit card details from 300 US restaurants Lock down your Neopets account: Data breach being investigated Demo: Your data has been encrypted!

Data breaches 82

Data breaches Ransomware Mobile Cybercrime 82

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2023

The FBI has issued a warning that cybercriminals are embedding malicious code in mobile beta-testing apps in attempts to defraud potential victims. For example, Malwarebytes offers their beta downloads on their own forums. Keep threats off your Android devices by downloading Malwarebytes for Android today.

Cryptocurrency 94

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Today, we are showing readers just what that evolution looked like, in our State of Malware 2021 report. This report provides our most comprehensive analysis of last year’s malware trends, with breakdowns by malware category, malware type, operating system, region, industry, and more.

Malware 122

Malware Scams Spyware Healthcare 122

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 17, 2023

The company didn't provide information on how the malware got onto the laptop. The malware was not detected by our antivirus software. Since then, CircleCI says it has been improving its infrastructure by adding behavior detection to its antivirus and mobile device management (MDM) system.

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Malware Authentication Antivirus Passwords 84

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Chances are you probably ran into one of their online scams on your mobile device. The list of affected publishers includes the Associated Press, ESPN and CBS, where unsuspecting readers are automatically redirected to a fake security alert connected to a malicious McAfee affiliate. space system-security-scan[.]buzz azureedge[.]net/oc.js

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Mobile Scams Antivirus Malware 131

Malwarebytes

MARCH 15, 2022

First spotted by @MalwareHunterTeam in early March, this mobile variant was renamed “Escobar”—a homage to the Colombian drug baron—and disguised itself as a McAfee app. I am an Android malware developer and I want to start renting my private Android banking bot here. Malwarebytes users are already protected from Escobar.

Banking 112

Banking Malware Mobile Authentication 112

Malwarebytes

JULY 28, 2021

Once again, the primary concern outside security was reliability and hoping massively complex networks wouldn’t fall over during the games proper. All of a sudden we have infectious email attachments, and compromised third-party sites serving up malware. By this point, security drills and planning were a major component of the games.

Scams 138

Scams Hacking Malware Mobile 138

Malwarebytes

MAY 9, 2022

The post A week in security (May 2 – 8) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs. Over 50 countries sign the “Declaration for the Future of the Internet” Watch out for these 3 small business cybersecurity mistakes.

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Small Business Healthcare IoT Cryptocurrency 84

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Earlier this month, security researchers from Meta found 400 malicious Android and iOS apps designed to steal user Facebook login credentials. Such mobile malware, which Malwarebytes detects typically as Android/Trojan.Spy.Facestealer , usually arrives as an app disguised as a useful or entertaining tool.

Social Engineering 98

Social Engineering Accountability Passwords Mobile 98

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

An increasing number of websites are asking visitors to approve “notifications,” browser modifications that periodically display messages on the user’s mobile or desktop device. Indeed, Malwarebytes’ Pieter Arntz warned about malicious browser push notifications in a January 2019 blog post.

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The Security Ledger

AUGUST 1, 2019

In this week’s episode of the Podcast (#155): Jerome Segura of Malwarebytes joins us to talk about how disinformation campaigns and cyber crime are part of the same toxic cocktail in the world's trouble spots, like Ukraine. Also: Adam Meyers of CrowdStrike joins us to talk about that company's first ever report on mobile malware, which is.

Mobile 40

Mobile Malware Insurance Cyber Risk 40

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 4, 2023

According to Microsoft the attackers are part of the same group that was behind the attacks against SolarWinds , the Sunburst backdoor , TEARDROP malware, GoldMax malware, and other related components. Malwarebytes tracks that group as APT29/Cozy Bear. Malwarebytes does not outsource support. We have our own Support team.

Authentication 91

Authentication Phishing Small Business Accountability 91

Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

WhatsApp boss Will Cathcart is warning users of the popular messaging app to be on their guard after the WhatsApp Security Team discovered bogus apps packing a hidden punch in the form of malware. To avoid the hassle of dodging safety checks, malware authors host their infected files elsewhere.

Mobile 135

Mobile Malware Software Cybercrime 135

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 23, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Podcast: Katie Moussouris hacked Clubhouse. How to troubleshoot hardware problems that look like malware problems. macOS 11 ’s hidden security improvements. T-Mobile customers, change your PINs. Source: Help Net Security) China pushes through data protection law that applies cross-border.

Small Business 93

Small Business Mobile Ransomware DDOS 93

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Cryptocurrency owners should take heed of warnings related to Xenomorph malware—Bleeping Computer reports that the most recent version of Xenomorph now targets various cryptocurrency wallets using fake browser update messaging as bait. Whether on mobile or desktop, we strongly recommend keeping your updates set to automatic.

Cryptocurrency 99

Cryptocurrency Scams Malware Banking 99

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Home routers are being hijacked using a vulnerability disclosed just 2 before Ransomware turncoat leaks Conti data, lifts the lid on the ransomware business Check your passwords! The post A week in security (August 9 – August 15) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs. Stay safe, everyone!

Social Engineering 94

Social Engineering Scams VPN Phishing 94

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 31, 2022

Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection continues to receive outstanding results in third-party testing. Info-Tech’s Data Quadrant report: Malwarebytes ranks #2 overall and #1 across several key areas. Malwarebytes ranked #2 out of 14 organizations in the report, earning a composite satisfaction score of 8.8.

Adware 63

Adware Ransomware Data collection Antivirus 63

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 1, 2022

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Update Google Chrome now! New version includes 11 important security patches. Lightning Framework, modular Linux malware. Malware spent months hoovering up credit card details from 300 US restaurants. Stopping ransomware attacks with Malwarebytes EDR.

Data breaches 62

Data breaches Ransomware Mobile Cybercrime 62

SecureList

MARCH 10, 2021

Back then, cybercriminals distributed malware under the guise of the Malwarebytes antivirus installer. In the latest campaign, we have seen several apps impersonated by the malware: the ad blockers AdShield and Netshield, as well as the OpenDNS service. program files (x86)malwarebytes. program files (x86)malwarebytes.

DNS 141

DNS Antivirus Malware Encryption 141

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs. How to defend your website against card skimmers Security researchers play peek-a-boo with Conti ransomware server Windows 10 chills out, gives sysadmins a break Please don’t buy this! The post A week in security (Nov 22 – Nov 28) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

Scams 61

Scams Passwords Mobile Ransomware 61

Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Ribbing aside, according to our resident Mac expert at Malwarebytes, Thomas Reed, Apple has made several important decisions about device design in the past few decades to make them more secure, easier to use, and harder to tamper. Thomas Reed, director of Mac and Mobile at Malwarebytes. What’s not to love?

Mobile 84

Mobile Ransomware Malware 84

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

“Phishing emails containing malware, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) brute forcing and Virtual Private Network (VPN) vulnerability exploitation are the most common intrusion tactics used by cybercriminals. Other notable facts: Mobile malware campaigns are less prolific after the takedown of Flubot. Prevent intrusions.

Cybercrime 103

Cybercrime Ransomware DDOS Backups 103

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 30, 2023

A couple of weeks ago, security news outlets made their rounds reporting on an Android TV box available on Amazon that came pre-installed with malware. What Daniel found was an Android T95 TV box infected with malware right out of the box! This is no matter, since with DGBLuancher uninstalled the malware is neutralized.

Malware 98

Malware Internet Internet Firewall 98

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 25, 2024

An ongoing campaign of malicious ads has been targeting Chinese-speaking users with lures for popular messaging applications such as Telegram or LINE with the intent of dropping malware. Such programs gives an attacker full control of a victim’s machine and the ability to drop additional malware. com teleglren[.]com 73:15628

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Malware Advertising Accountability Encryption 102

Malwarebytes

JULY 19, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: DNS-over-HTTPS takes another small step towards global domination Nope, that isn’t Elon Musk , and he isn’t offering a free Topmist Dust watch either Four in-the-wild exploits, 13 critical patches headline bumper Patch Tuesday Is crypto’s criminal rollercoaster approaching a terminal dip?

DNS 77

DNS VPN Retail Mobile 77

Security Affairs

JULY 1, 2020

Security experts have uncovered a new piece of ransomware dubbed EvilQuest designed to encrypt macOS systems, it is also able to install additional payloads and potentially take over the infected machine. EvilQuest was first spotted by K7 Lab malware researcher Dinesh Devadoss while it was impersonating as Google software update program.

Ransomware 120

Ransomware Malware Encryption Software 120

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs. The post A week in security (Sept 20 – Sept 26) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs. Stay safe, everyone!

Phishing 58

Phishing Surveillance Malware Backups 58

Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2022

If you’re one of the 50% of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that use Mac devices today, chances are your IT and security teams have a ton of Mac endpoints to monitor. And it’s not just malware you have to worry about with your Mac endpoints. Sign up for Apple’s public security notifications and announcements mailing list.

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