SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

In 2020, Kaspersky mobile products and technologies detected: 5,683,694 malicious installation packages, 156,710 new mobile banking Trojans, 20,708 new mobile ransomware Trojans. Pandemic theme in mobile threats. The mobile malware Trojan-Ransom.AndroidOS.Agent.aq The year in figures. Trends of the year.

Mobile 145

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 145

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

.” An SMS blaster attack is a cyberattack where a large number of malicious or fraudulent SMS messages are sent to mobile devices within a specific area or to a targeted group. SMS blaster attacks can exploit vulnerabilities in mobile networks and typically require proximity to the targeted devices for localized attacks.

Mobile 125

Mobile Scams Technology Telecommunications 125

SecureList

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

million malware, adware, and riskware attacks. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 40.8% million malicious installation packages, 154,000 of these containing a mobile banking Trojan. The Trojan-SMS-type malware saw its activity decrease significantly, dropping six positions from 2022. 14.82 -1.81

Mobile 137

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 137

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Here are 50 ways to avoid getting scammed on Black Friday — and beyond. Popular browsers, like Safari or Firefox, frequently issue updates to protect against scams. Protect yourself from malware by purchasing, updating, and upgrading antivirus software. Report scams. Choose credit over debit. Leverage antivirus software.

Scams 243

Scams Retail Banking Passwords 243

SecureList

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The attackers would then send what appeared to be the photo itself but was actually a malware installer. In reality, this was malware with no parcel-tracking functionality whatsoever. Both scams targeted individual users only. Our security products detect the malware spreading via this scam as Trojan-Banker.AndroidOS.Mamont.

Scams 96

Scams Malware Banking Social Engineering 96

Security Boulevard

APRIL 25, 2025

The North Korean hackers behind the Contagious Interview worker scam, which threat intelligence analysts have followed since late 2023, are now hiding behind three bogus crypto companies they created as fronts for their info- and crypto-stealing operations.

Scams 80

Scams Social Engineering Data privacy Cryptocurrency 80

Malwarebytes

JULY 28, 2021

All of a sudden we have infectious email attachments, and compromised third-party sites serving up malware. In terms of actual attacks which took place, we see the rise of mobile as a way in for Olympics scams. Yes, games thrown into the mix alongside mobile. Here, you’d get nothing but survey scams. What a combo!

Scams 144

Scams Hacking Malware Mobile 144

SecureList

MARCH 25, 2025

Note that for mobile banking malware, we retrospectively revised the 2023 numbers to provide more accurate statistics. We also changed the methodology for PC banking malware by removing obsolete families that no longer use Trojan banker functionality, hence the sharp drop in numbers against 2023. of all mobile banker attacks.

Phishing 77

Phishing Banking Scams Mobile 77

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 133

Malware Scams Spyware Healthcare 133

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Google and researchers at Stanford University have released an in-depth study analysing 5 months of phishing / malware mails sent globally. “Who is targeted by email-based phishing and malware? Attacks primarily focus on North America and Europe, with the US receiving the highest volume of phishing and malware mails.

Scams 140

Scams Phishing Data breaches Malware 140

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Mobile statistics. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2021: 9,599,519 malware, adware and riskware attacks on mobile devices were prevented. The largest share of all detected mobile threats accrued to RiskTool apps — 65.84%. The largest share of all detected mobile threats accrued to RiskTool apps — 65.84%.

Mobile 134

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 134

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. Mobile threat statistics.

Mobile 131

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 131

Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

While some security experts might seem over-zealous shouting about the dangers, the vast majority of warnings about mobile security threats are indeed justified. Stalkerware is another big issue on mobile platforms. Mobile threats are in no way a myth. In many cases, no malware is needed to compromise this data.

Mobile 132

Mobile Malware Spyware Media 132

Trend Micro

JULY 27, 2023

Trend Micro’s Mobile Application Reputation Service (MARS) team discovered two new related Android malware families involved in cryptocurrency-mining and financially-motivated scam campaigns targeting Android users.

Scams 98

Scams Malware Cryptocurrency Mobile 98

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Cybercriminals are shifting their focus from emails to text messages, using mishing a more deceptive form of phishing to target mobile users and infiltrate corporate networks, according to new security research by Zimperium. Zimperium found that mishing activity peaked in August 2024, with over 1,000 daily attacks recorded. What is mishing?

Phishing 81

Phishing Mobile Social Engineering Data breaches 81

SecureList

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In March 2023, researchers at ESET discovered malware implants embedded into various messaging app mods. The campaign, which targeted Android and Windows users, saw the malware spread through unofficial sources. The campaign, which targeted Android and Windows users, saw the malware spread through unofficial sources.

Malware 142

Malware Encryption Mobile Cryptocurrency 142

Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

Now new findings reveal that AVrecon is the malware engine behind a 12-year-old service called SocksEscort , which rents hacked residential and small business devices to cybercriminals looking to hide their true location online. ” According to Kilmer, AVrecon is the malware that gives SocksEscort its proxies.

Malware 244

Malware VPN Internet Internet 244

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

” The operation was carried out in coordination with the FBI and authorities in Australia, which was particularly hard hit by phishing scams perpetrated by U-Admin customers. There are multiple recent reports that U-Admin has been used in conjunction with malware — particularly Qakbot (a.k.a. Image: fr3d.hk/blog.

Phishing 341

Phishing Scams Banking Mobile 341

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Resecurity has identified a new underground marketplace in the Dark Web oriented towards mobile malware developers and operators. This trend comes from the “Man in The Browser” (MiTB) attacks and WEB-injects designed for traditional PC-based malware such as Zeus, Gozi and SpyEye.

Mobile 108

Mobile Malware Banking Retail 108

Penetration Testing

JUNE 23, 2025

The post Wedding Invitation Scam: SpyMax RAT Targets Indian WhatsApp Users, Stealing OTPs & Banking Credentials appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

Banking 66

Banking Scams Cybersecurity Spyware 66

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Zimperium's zLabs team has uncovered a dangerous new variant of the Antidot banking trojan, dubbed AppLite, that is targeting Android devices through sophisticated mobile phishing (mishing) campaigns.

Mobile 108

Mobile Social Engineering Banking Phishing 108

SecureWorld News

JUNE 23, 2025

These quick scans can become gateways—not to a menu or coupon, but to malicious phishing sites, malware downloads, or credential theft. That code might redirect to a spoofed login page, a malware dropper, or a credential harvesting form. They've realized they don't need to hack complex systems when a curious scan can open the door.

Malware 72

Malware Phishing Marketing Mobile 72

Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

Misconceptions about Covid-19 tracking have yielded fertile ground for scammers, who have used phone calls, text messages, and even malicious apps to collect sensitive personal information and spread malware. . Ask you to install a third party app to your mobile device. Send text messages asking you to click a link.

Scams 130

Scams Identity Theft Mobile Accountability 130

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

SpyLoan activity has surged, with malicious apps and infected devices increasing over 75% from Q2 to Q3 2024, highlighting their growing mobile threat presence. Similar scams were reported globally. Some apps were suspended by Google from Google Play while others were updated by the developers. ” concludes the report.

Social Engineering 130

Social Engineering Media Mobile Scams 130

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Web hosting giant GoDaddy made headlines this month when it disclosed that a multi-year breach allowed intruders to steal company source code, siphon customer and employee login credentials, and foist malware on customer websites. But we do know the March 2020 attack was precipitated by a spear-phishing attack against a GoDaddy employee.

Hacking 332

Hacking Social Engineering Phishing Scams 332

Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 25, 2018

The fraudsters behind the often laughable Nigerian prince email scams have long since branched out into far more serious and lucrative forms of fraud, including account takeovers, phishing, dating scams, and malware deployment. The FBI says BEC scams netted thieves more than $12 billion between 2013 and 2018.

Scams 242

Scams Accountability Media Banking 242

Krebs on Security

AUGUST 3, 2020

A California company that helps telemarketing firms avoid getting sued for violating a federal law that seeks to curb robocalls has leaked the phone numbers, email addresses and passwords of all its customers, as well as the mobile phone numbers and other data on people who have hired lawyers to go after telemarketers.

Mobile 361

Mobile Marketing Consumer Protection Wireless 361

SecureList

JUNE 5, 2025

Mobile statistics IT threat evolution in Q1 2025. Non-mobile statistics Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in the first quarter of 2025: A total of 12 million attacks on mobile devices involving malware, adware, or unwanted apps were blocked. IT threat evolution in Q1 2025.

Mobile 90

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 90

CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In the latest report released by Avast, it was revealed that ransomware spreading hackers were constantly targeting elderly people and youngsters were being lured into Instagram or TikTok scams. And this is where cyber criminals are smartly targeting these groups with scams by adopting the current trending topics or usage trends.

Scams 117

Scams Ransomware Identity Theft Adware 117

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 28, 2021

All those using cryptocurrency wallets, you better be aware of this crypto scam that is being spread through Telegram. Information is out that some hackers in the name of ‘Smokes Night’ are stealing cryptocurrency from the users’ wallets by spreading Echelon Malware on Telegram.

Malware 130

Malware Cryptocurrency Scams Mobile 130

The Hacker News

JUNE 18, 2024

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has announced the extradition of two men from Malaysia for their alleged involvement in a mobile malware campaign targeting citizens in the country since June 2023.

Malware 125

Malware Scams Mobile Phishing 125

Hot for Security

JUNE 15, 2021

Our mobile devices are not just a means to communicate with others. Mobile security is often overlooked by many technology users, who dismiss the reality of security risks brought by careless interactions with the digital world. Threat actors know that users often behave recklessly with their smart devices. Back up data.

Mobile 137

Mobile Banking Phishing Social Engineering 137

Hot for Security

JUNE 10, 2021

Several popular apps have been impersonated and packed with malware named Teabot, the latest Bitdefender Lab report shows. If the mobile device on which it’s downloaded has no security solution installed, the malware roams free. Another threat to watch out for is the text message scam.

Malware 141

Malware Mobile Scams Banking 141

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Security researchers uncovered a massive malware operation, dubbed GriftHorse, that has already infected more than 10 million Android devices worldwide. Security researchers from Zimperium have uncovered a piece of malware, dubbed GriftHorse, that has infected more than 10 million Android smartphones across more than 70 countries.

Malware 138

Malware Scams Mobile Phishing 138

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2024: 7 million attacks using malware, adware or unwanted mobile software were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was RiskTool software – 41% of all detected threats. Otherwise, the number of detections remains largely the same.

Mobile 106

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 106

Krebs on Security

APRIL 14, 2023

KrebsOnSecurity received a nice bump in traffic this week thanks to tweets from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about “ juice jacking ,” a term first coined here in 2011 to describe a potential threat of data theft when one plugs their mobile device into a public charging kiosk.

Mobile 324

Mobile Software Backups Technology 324

Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 1, 2024

The victim had been defrauded of ~£12,000 through a rogue bank transfer and mentioned that her Android mobile phone had been behaving oddly. We had unpicked a similar mobile fraud case a few months earlier and had success with helping the victim recover their funds. Best not to use your mobile, if you’re concerned about it.

Mobile 93

Mobile Malware Banking Accountability 93