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. In total, Kaspersky products blocked more than 8.3 million attacks. 14.98 –1.81

Mobile 85

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 85

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., ” reads the paper published by the experts.

Mobile 98

Mobile Malware Surveillance Spyware 98

SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2023

In today's interconnected world, mobile devices have become an integral part of our lives, enabling seamless communication, productivity, and access to sensitive information. However, as reliance on mobile technology grows, so does the risk of cyber threats targeting these devices.

Mobile 84

Mobile Social Engineering IoT Phishing 84

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 3, 2023

Spy”-type cyberspace race as both criminals and defenders vie to gain the upper hand using new and emerging technologies. Every technology that enables our cyber teams to pinpoint and resolve threats and prevent attacks more quickly and accurately also benefits cybercriminals.

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Technology Cybercrime Artificial Intelligence Government 135

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2022: A total of 5,623,670 mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks were blocked. Droppers (Trojan-Dropper), accounting for 26.28% of detections, were the most common threat to mobile devices. Mobile threat statistics.

Mobile 94

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 94

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2022: 5,520,908 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2022: 5,520,908 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. Mobile threat statistics.

Mobile 100

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 100

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Non-mobile statistics IT threat evolution Q1 2023. Mobile statistics These statistics are based on detection verdicts of Kaspersky products received from users who consented to providing statistical data. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 34.8% Kaspersky mobile security systems thwarted a total of 4.9

Mobile 63

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 63

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 105

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 105

The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Related: Using mobile apps to radicalize youth. Malware, including ransomware, is a fast-growing criminal market. This is an important step, but it is also up to organizations to ensure they have the right technology and security protocols to defend themselves. East Coast for six days. Protecting critical infrastructure.

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Malware Phishing Technology Ransomware 256

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 98

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 98

The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

At the start of this week, word got out that hackers claimed to have seized personal data for as many as 100 million T-Mobile patrons. According to the attackers, this was a configuration issue on an access point T-Mobile used for testing. T-Mobile left a gate left wide open for attackers – and attackers just had to find the gate.”.

Mobile 306

Mobile Data breaches Authentication Accountability 306

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 24, 2024

The post The Vulnerability Management Stack: 5 Essential Technologies appeared first on Security Boulevard. Vulnerability management encompasses hardware vulnerabilities, misconfigurations and other weaknesses a threat actor could potentially exploit.

Technology 109

Technology Mobile Malware Cybersecurity 109

Adam Levin

JUNE 26, 2020

Phony contact-tracing apps meant to mitigate the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic are installing ransomware on mobile devices. One app billed itself, “The Covid-19 Tracer App,” claiming to be an official mobile app of the Canadian government’s coronavirus contact tracing effort.

Malware 223

Malware Ransomware Mobile Scams 223

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Mobile world is observing sophistication and complexity in attacks and so the iPhone giant has rolled out certain data protection features that are not that easy to break-in…. The post Apple and Android release slew of mobile security measures to patch vulnerabilities appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders. hmmm, at least for now!

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Mobile Media Cybersecurity Technology 124

CSO Magazine

MAY 9, 2023

Endpoint security vendor Malwarebytes has announced the release of Mobile Security for OneView to enable managed service providers (MSPs) to protect Chromebooks, Android, and iOS devices against mobile threats such as ransomware and malicious apps. To read this article in full, please click here

Mobile 71

Mobile Social Engineering Engineering Technology 71

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

SecureList

MAY 6, 2024

A significant share of scam, phishing and malware attacks is about money. PC malware The number of users affected by financial malware for PCs dropped by 11% from 2022. Ramnit and Zbot were the prevalent malware families, together targeting over 50% of affected users. Money is what always attracts cybercriminals.

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Phishing Banking Mobile Scams 101

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released two actionable Capacity Enhancement Guides (CEGs) to help users and organizations improve mobile device cybersecurity. A malicious charger or PC can load malware onto smartphones that may circumvent protections and take control of them. App security.

Mobile 89

Mobile Wireless Malware Authentication 89

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 18, 2018

They are scrambling to invent and deliver a fresh portfolio of mobile banking services that appeal to millennials. Related articles: Hackers revamp tactics, target mobile wallets. VASCO long ago established itself as a leading supplier of authentication technology to 2,000 banks worldwide. Today, it’s all about mobile.

Banking 173

Banking Mobile Social Engineering Authentication 173

Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2021

More than 500,000 Huawei users have been infected with the Joker malware after downloading apps from the company’s official Android store. More than 500,000 Huawei users were infected with the Joker malware after they have downloaded tainted apps from the company’s official Android store. ” reads the post published by Dr. Web.

Malware 139

Malware Spyware Mobile Antivirus 139

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Technology giant Olympus announced it was the victim of a ransomware attack and is currently investigating the extent of the incident. “Upon detection of suspicious activity, we immediately mobilized a specialized response team including forensics experts, and we are currently working with the highest priority to resolve this issue.

Technology 114

Technology Ransomware Computers and Electronics Cybercrime 114

Security Affairs

JUNE 22, 2021

Boffins developed a tool dubbed DroidMorph that provides morphing of Android applications (APKs) and allows to create Android apps (malware/benign) clones. The experts demonstrated that using the tool it is possible to bypass the Android anti-malware solutions performing permutations of the malware.

Malware 121

Malware Architecture Technology Mobile 121

The Hacker News

JULY 29, 2021

Dubbed "Vultur" due to its use of Virtual Network Computing (VNC)'s remote screen-sharing technology to gain full visibility on targeted users, the mobile malware was

Malware 109

Malware Passwords Banking Mobile 109

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

MeitY( Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) has categorized the severity as ‘Medium’ and asserted that the susceptibility could hit those hosting meetings on Private Cloud. Another threat that is giving jitters to Indian CERT is the entry of SOVA malware into the mobile cyber space of India.

Malware 106

Malware Computers and Electronics Banking Cyber threats 106

SecureList

JANUARY 19, 2023

This was newly implemented in the known Android malware Wroba.o/Agent.eq Moqhao, XLoader), which was the main malware used in this campaign. DNS changer via malicious mobile app Back in 2018, Kaspersky first saw Roaming Mantis activities targeting the Asian region, including Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Agent.eq (a.k.a

DNS 115

DNS Mobile Malware Accountability 115

Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2019

” What follows is a deep dive into the identity of that Chinese vendor, which appears to have a long and storied history of pushing the envelope on mobile malware. cn who advertises a mobile game called “Xiaojun Junji,” and says the game is available at blazefire[.]com. “Yehuo” ( ? ? )

Mobile 249

Mobile Technology Manufacturing Malware 249

SC Magazine

JULY 7, 2021

These threats almost always enter the networks through malware-bearing files , such as email attachments or website downloads. The malware gets planted via a payload and triggered by an unsuspecting target. Unfortunately, security leaders have to rely on outdated detection-based technologies and solutions.

Technology 84

Technology CISO Malware Cybercrime 84

SecureList

MAY 6, 2022

There are currently a number of known mobile Trojans specializing in secretly subscribing users to paid services. Yet there are some types of malware which can bypass at least some of these protections. Once launched, the malware downloads and launches a new file which inherits permissions from the infected app.

Mobile 84

Mobile Malware Accountability Scams 84

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The Payment solutions giant Edenred disclosed a malware incident that affected some of its computing systems, it immediately started an investigation. The Payment solutions giant Edenred announced that some of its computing systems have been infected with malware, the company is currently investigating the incident. Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 104

Malware Mobile Advertising Government 104

Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2020

Wireless carrier T-Mobile suffered a major outage in the United States, that impacted service at other carriers, due to a “massive” DDoS attack. Wireless carrier T-Mobile suffered a massive DDoS attack that caused a major outage in the United States that impacted service at other carriers due to a “massive” DDoS attack.

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DDOS Mobile Wireless Advertising 134

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 275

Mobile Software Backups Technology 275

Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2020

Security vulnerabilities in modern communication protocol GTP used by mobile network operators can be exploited by attackers to target 4G/5G users. “The GTP protocol contains a number of vulnerabilities threatening both mobile operators and their clients. Every network tested was vulnerable to DoS, impersonation, and fraud.”

Mobile 109

Mobile Internet Internet Wireless 109

Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2019

” What follows is a deep dive into the identity of that Chinese vendor, which appears to have a long and storied history of pushing the envelope on mobile malware. cn who advertises a mobile game called “Xiaojun Junji,” and says the game is available at blazefire[.]com. “Yehuo” ( ? ? )

Mobile 165

Mobile Technology Manufacturing Software 165

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

VIPRE Security Group’s latest report, “Email Security in 2024: An Expert Insight into Email Threats,” delves into the cutting-edge tactics and technologies embraced by cybercriminals this year. Amidst this dynamic landscape, email stands as a primary battleground for cyber defense.

Phishing 118

Phishing Identity Theft Scams Malware 118

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. Malware in Encrypted Traffic. A surprising 91.5

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Encryption Malware Ransomware Firewall 145

IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

Today, common cyber threats include phishing, ransomware, and malware attacks, each capable of significantly disrupting operations and compromising sensitive data. Regular updates: Keep your policy current by regularly updating it to address new threats and technological changes.

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Cybersecurity Backups Cyber threats Mobile 114

The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2024

May 13, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Criminal IP, a renowned Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) search engine developed by AI SPERA, has recently signed a technology partnership to exchange threat intelligence data based on domains and potentially on the IP address to protect users by blocking threats to end users. Torrance, Calif.,

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DNS Cyber threats Engineering Spyware 130