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Mobile malware evolution in 2024

SecureList

million attacks involving malware, adware or unwanted mobile software were prevented. Adware, the most common mobile threat, accounted for 35% of total detections. million malicious and potentially unwanted installation packages were detected, almost 69,000 of which associated with mobile banking Trojans. A total of 1.1

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Detecting Pegasus Infections

Schneier on Security

The company’s Mobile Threat Hunting feature uses a combination of malware signature-based detection, heuristics, and machine learning to look for anomalies in iOS and Android device activity or telltale signs of spyware infection. This tool seems to do a pretty good job. Free users can use the tool once a month.

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Notorious Malware, Spam Host “Prospero” Moves to Kaspersky Lab

Krebs on Security

“If you need a server for a botnet, for malware, brute, scan, phishing, fakes and any other tasks, please contact us,” BEARHOST’s ad on one forum advises. A fake browser update page pushing mobile malware. And BEARHOST has been cultivating its reputation since at least 2019. Image: Intrinsec.

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SK Telecom revealed that malware breach began in 2022

Security Affairs

South Korean mobile network operator SK Telecom revealed that the security breach disclosed in April began in 2022. SK Telecom is South Koreas largest wireless telecom company, a major player in the countrys mobile and tech landscape. million users affected by a malware breach that exposed sensitive data.

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2021 mobile malware evolution: Fewer attacks, escalating dangers

Tech Republic Security

2021 saw a decrease in mobile malware attacks, yet they have become increasingly sophisticated. The post 2021 mobile malware evolution: Fewer attacks, escalating dangers appeared first on TechRepublic. Learn more about these threats and how to avoid being a victim.

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Chinese Android phones shipped with malware-laced WhatsApp, Telegram apps

Security Affairs

Attackers infiltrated the supply chain, embedding malware in pre-installed apps. The experts found malware-laced applications pre-installed on the phone. The malware injected via LSPatch into ~40 legitimate-looking apps, including messengers and QR scanners, is dubbed dubbed Shibai. ” continues the report.

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Malicious QR codes sent in the mail deliver malware

Malwarebytes

Physical letters that contain a QR code to trick people into downloading malware are being sent through the mail, according to a warning issued by The Swiss National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). And QR codes get typically read by mobile devices, which—unfortunately—still get overlooked when it comes to installing security software.

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