SecureList

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In 2021, Kaspersky mobile products and technologies detected: 3,464,756 malicious installation packages. 97,661 new mobile banking Trojans. 17,372 new mobile ransomware Trojans. In 2021, we observed a downward trend in the number of attacks on mobile users. Figures of the year. Trends of the year.

Mobile 119

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 119

Security Boulevard

MARCH 28, 2024

The number of zero-day vulnerabilities that are exploited jumped in 2023, with enterprises becoming a larger target and spyware vendors and China-backed cyberespionage groups playing an increasingly bigger role, according to Google cybersecurity experts.

Spyware 134

Spyware Cybersecurity Mobile Malware 134

Security Boulevard

APRIL 11, 2024

Apple reportedly is alerting iPhone users in 92 countries that they may have been the targets of attacks using “mercenary spyware,” a term that the company is now using in such alerts in place of “state-sponsored” malware. Apple’s messages to affected users said they were being “targeted by a mercenary spyware attacks that is trying.

Spyware 67

Spyware Malware Data privacy Security Awareness 67

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Kaspersky researchers are warning of multiple WhatsApp mods that embed a spyware module dubbed CanesSpy. Kaspersky researchers discovered multiple WhatsApp mods that embed a spyware module dubbed CanesSpy. The bad news is that, in some cases, threat actors spread malware-laced mods to infect as many devices as possible.

Spyware 104

Spyware Malware Mobile Advertising 104

Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Researchers at ESET have discovered a new type of mobile spyware called Kamran, targeting Urdu-speaking residents of the Gilgit-Baltistan region.

Spyware 74

Spyware Penetration Testing Mobile Malware 74

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 17, 2024

Researchers with cybersecurity firm Kaspersky are detailing a lightweight method for detecting the presence of spyware, including The NSO Group’s notorious Pegasus software, in Apple iOS devices. The post Kaspersky Details Method for Detecting Spyware in iOS appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Spyware 117

Spyware Cybersecurity Software Data privacy 117

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

South Korean users have been targeted with a new sophisticated Android spyware, tracked as PhoneSpy, as part of an ongoing campaign. Researchers from Zimperium zLabs uncovered an ongoing campaign aimed at infecting the mobile phones of South Korean users with new sophisticated android spyware dubbed PhoneSpy. Pierluigi Paganini.

Spyware 137

Spyware Mobile Social Engineering Surveillance 137

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

As users have increasingly moved from desktop operating systems to mobile devices as their primary form of computing, cyber attackers have taken notice and malware has followed. Mobile malware statistics. Mobile malware statistics. More than 3 million of those attacks represented new types of malware.

Mobile 104

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 104

Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 22, 2023

ESET's latest report highlights the abuse of the ChatGPT name, the rise of the Lumma Stealer malware and the Android SpinOk SDK spyware.

Threat Reports 163

Threat Reports Spyware Malware Artificial Intelligence 163

CSO Magazine

MARCH 27, 2023

In a significant signal to spyware vendors, the Biden administration issued an executive order (EO) prohibiting federal government agencies from using commercial spyware "that poses significant counterintelligence or security risks to the United States Government."

Spyware 106

Spyware Marketing Mobile Government 106

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2023: A total of 8,346,169 mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware, accounting for 52% of all detected threats. One other discovery this quarter was the spyware Trojan-Spy.AndroidOS.Agent.afd.

Mobile 79

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 79

SecureList

MARCH 20, 2024

Introduction Malware for mobile devices is something we come across very often. million malware, adware, and riskware attacks on mobile devices. Among the mobile platforms, Android remains the most popular target operating system for cybercriminals. In 2023 , our technologies blocked 33.8 and sends it to the C2.

Malware 84

Malware Mobile Firmware Spyware 84

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 132

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 132

Heimadal Security

OCTOBER 6, 2022

RatMilad, a new Android malware that masquerades as a VPN and phone number spoofing app, has been observed to target a Middle Eastern enterprise mobile device. The post A New Android Spyware Called RatMilad Is Targeting Enterprise Devices appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

Spyware 102

Spyware Mobile VPN Malware 102

Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2023

Intellexa mercenary spyware chains five unpatched bugs—plus ‘Alien’ technology The post ‘Predator’ — Nasty Android Spyware Revealed appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Spyware 120

Spyware Technology Social Engineering Security Awareness 120

Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2024

Apple is warning iPhone users in over 90 countries of targeted mercenary spyware attacks, Reuters agency reported. Apple is alerting iPhone users in 92 countries about mercenary spyware attacks, reported Reuters. Reuters only mentioned India as one of the countries where users were targeted by the attacks.

Spyware 88

Spyware Mobile Government Hacking 88

Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2023

China-linked group APT41 was spotted using two previously undocumented Android spyware called WyrmSpy and DragonEgg China-linked APT group APT41 has been observed using two previously undocumented Android spyware called WyrmSpy and DragonEgg. Upon installing the two spyware, they request extensive device permissions.

Spyware 80

Spyware Surveillance Mobile Malware 80

Security Affairs

APRIL 27, 2024

ThreatFabric researchers identified a new Android malware called Brokewell, which implements a wide range of device takeover capabilities. ThreatFabric researchers uncovered a new mobile malware named Brokewell, which is equipped with sophisticated device takeover features. ” reads the report published by ThreatFabric.

Malware 104

Malware Spyware Authentication Mobile 104

Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

Whether a company gives them out or they're owned by the employees or students, mobile devices are like honey for cybercriminals. Just check out the following stats from last year: 18 percent of clicked phishing emails in 2022 came from a mobile device. Or even scarier—a backdoor could be placed or a nefarious piece of spyware.

Mobile 67

Mobile Malware Phishing Spyware 67

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Researchers reported that the top-of-the-line Android mobile devices sold in China are shipped with malware. The smartphones analyzed by the r researchers were observed sending data to the device vendor and the Chinese mobile network operators (e.g., Chinese manufacturers have yet to comment on the research.

Mobile 98

Mobile Malware Surveillance Spyware 98

Security Affairs

MAY 29, 2023

Cisco Talos and the Citizen Lab researchers have published a technical analysis of the powerful Android spyware Predator. Security researchers at Cisco Talos and the Citizen Lab have shared technical details about a commercial Android spyware named Predator that is sold by the surveillance firm Intellexa (formerly known as Cytrox).

Spyware 89

Spyware Surveillance Media Malware 89

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 23, 2022

Google Threat Analysis team has discovered a new spyware tool that was being fraudulently installed on iPhones and Android devices by a group of hackers in Italy. The tech search giant revealed the information and threw some light on how the spyware industry was flourishing.

Spyware 96

Spyware Mobile Government Surveillance 96

The Hacker News

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A novel Android malware called RatMilad has been observed targeting a Middle Eastern enterprise mobile device by concealing itself as a VPN and phone number spoofing app.

Spyware 88

Spyware Mobile VPN Malware 88

Malwarebytes

JULY 7, 2022

This new feature is designed to provide a safer environment on iOS for people at high risk of what Apple refers to as “mercenary spyware.” ” This includes people like journalists and human rights advocates, who are often targeted by oppressive regimes using malware like NSO Groups’ Pegasus spyware.

Spyware 140

Spyware Malware Software Risk 140

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Threat actors are targeting Israeli Android users with a malicious version of the ‘RedAlert – Rocket Alerts’ that hide spyware. A threat actor is targeting Israeli Android users with a spyware-laced version of the ‘RedAlert – Rocket Alerts’ app, Cloudflare warns. The website hxxps://redalerts[.]me

Malware 103

Malware Spyware Mobile Hacking 103

Malwarebytes

JUNE 29, 2022

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has revealed a sophisticated spyware activity involving ISPs (internet service providers) aiding in downloading powerful commercial spyware onto users’ mobile devices. The spyware, dubbed Hermit, is reported to have government clients much like Pegasus.

Spyware 107

Spyware Government Social Engineering Mobile 107

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Security experts spotted a new malware strain, named Goontact, that allows its operators to spy on both Android and iOS users. Security researchers from Lookout have discovered new spyware, dubbed Goontcat, that could target both Android and iOS users. The spyware is likely used as part of a sextortion campaign.

Spyware 110

Spyware Mobile Surveillance Malware 110

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The post More iOS Zero Days, More Mercenary Spyware — This Time: Cytrox Predator appeared first on Security Boulevard. Apple Scrambled to Fix 3 More CVEs: Egyptian opposition presidential candidate Ahmed Eltantawy targeted “by the government.

Spyware 125

Spyware Government Social Engineering Data privacy 125

Security Affairs

JULY 9, 2023

Researchers from cybersecurity firm Pradeo discovered two malicious apps on Google Play hinding spyware and spying on up to 1.5 The researchers noticed that both app perform more than a hundred transmissions of the collected data, which is unusual for modern spyware. As an organization Sensibilize collaborators on mobile threats.

Spyware 96

Spyware Mobile Media Hacking 96

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2024

Mercenary spyware is used by governments to target people like journalists, political activists, and similar targets, and involves the use of sophisticated tools like Pegasus. Pegasus is one of the world’s most advanced and invasive spyware tools, known to utilize zero-day vulnerabilities against mobile devices.

Spyware 118

Spyware Government Mobile Password Management 118

Security Affairs

APRIL 12, 2023

At least five members of civil society worldwide have been targeted with spyware and exploits developed by surveillance firm QuaDream. Citizen Lab researchers reported that at least five civil society members were victims of spyware and exploits developed by the Israeli surveillance firm QuaDream. and 14.4.2,

Spyware 76

Spyware Surveillance Government Malware 76

Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2023

The post Ironic: LetMeSpy Spyware Hackers Were Hacked (by Hackers) appeared first on Security Boulevard. Content warning: Abuse, stalking, controlling behavior, Schadenfreude, irony, doxxing.

Spyware 109

Spyware Hacking Social Engineering Data breaches 109

CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 22, 2021

Chine Foreign Ministry has issued a public statement condemning the distribution and usage of Pegasus Spyware surveillance software by various countries. The post China officially condemns Pegasus spyware surveillance and accuses US appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Surveillance 145

Surveillance Spyware Software Government 145

The Hacker News

JUNE 24, 2022

A week after it emerged that a sophisticated mobile spyware dubbed Hermit was used by the government of Kazakhstan within its borders, Google said it has notified Android users of infected devices.

Spyware 94

Spyware Mobile Government Malware 94

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Citizen Lab and Google’s TAG revealed that the three recently patched Apple zero-days were used to install Cytrox Predator spyware. citizenlab in coordination with @Google ’s TAG team found that former Egyptian MP Ahmed Eltantawy was targeted with Cytrox’s #Predator #spyware through links sent via SMS and WhatsApp.

Spyware 103

Spyware Surveillance Mobile Hacking 103

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Apple continues to be haunted by spyware developed by an Israeli security firm that hostile governments used to hack into Apple devices to spy on journalists, activists and world leaders (see Apple Security Under Scrutiny Amid Fallout from NSO Spyware Scandal ). operating system was being exploited by the invasive Pegasus spyware.

Spyware 120

Spyware Mobile Engineering Government 120

Security Affairs

MARCH 27, 2021

Researchers spotted a sophisticated Android spyware that implements exfiltration capabilities and surveillance features, including recording audio and phone calls. Experts from security firm Zimperium have spotted a new sophisticated Android spyware that masquerades itself as a System Update application. ” concludes the report.

Spyware 102

Spyware Malware Surveillance Mobile 102