CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 3, 2022

LA Secure app will also assist consumers in protecting them from phishing links and other malicious threats such as cryptocurrency mining malware. In the future, there is a high possibility that the said app will also secure users from mobile ransomware.

Adware 121

Adware Mobile Cyber threats Malware 121

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We should expect more fraud, targeting mostly BTC , because this cryptocurrency is the most popular. In fact, from January through the end of October, Kaspersky detected more than 2,300 fraudulent global resources aimed at 85,000 potential crypto investors or users who are interested in cryptocurrency mining.

Cryptocurrency 120

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 120

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. The word “covid” in various combinations was typically used in the names of packages hiding spyware and banking Trojans, adware or Trojan droppers.

Mobile 140

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 140

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As the financial threat landscape has been dramatically evolving over the past few years, with the expansion of such activities as ransomware or cryptofraud, we believe it is no longer sufficient to look at the threats to traditional financial institutions (like banks), but rather assess financial threats as a whole.

Cryptocurrency 95

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 95

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 30, 2021

What is the safest way to store cryptocurrency? Source: WIRED) Researchers for Zscaler revealed the prevalence of fake streaming sites and adware during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. , one Windows machine at a time The best browsers for privacy and security Cold wallet, hot wallet, or empty wallet? Source: IT News). Stay safe, everyone!

Adware 77

Adware Cryptocurrency Phishing Banking 77

Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

Infecting systems and using them to mine cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Ransomware. Ransomware is malware designed to block access to a computer system until a ransom is paid. Hackers demand cryptocurrency in exchange for the decryption key that allows you to access your data again. Adware isn’t always bad.

Malware 98

Malware Adware Spyware Advertising 98

Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2021

XCSSET is a Mac malware that was discovered by Trend Micro in August 2020, it was spreading through Xcode projects and exploits two zero-day vulnerabilities to steal sensitive information from target systems and launch ransomware attacks. The malware also implements ransomware behavior, it is able to encrypt files and display a ransom note.

Malware 112

Malware Adware Architecture Antivirus 112

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 91,841 unique users. Ransomware programs. New additions to the ransomware arsenal. Last year, the SunCrypt and RagnarLocker ransomware groups adopted new scare tactics. 613,968,631 unique URLs were recognized as malicious by Web Anti-Virus components.

Mobile 96

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 96

Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

The attacks, which involve brute forcing a way into a system, are designed to profit from mining in illicit fashion for cryptocurrency. Years ago you’d occasionally see adware programs try to remove rivals from a PC, in order to take all of the ad revenue for its creator. When possible, update OpenSSH to the latest version.

IoT 78

IoT Adware Firmware Internet 78

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Anti-virus giant, Kaspersky, blocked 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware, and risk-ware attacks. Mobile devices pave the way to launch ransomware attacks on Australian businesses of every scale and domain. Whaling attacks can snowball into ransomware attacks, multi-device malicious infections, and targeted high-value victim attacks.

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2023

There are many categories of malware that cybercriminals could install through juice jacking, including adware, cryptominers, ransomware, spyware, or Trojans. While cryptominers mine a mobile phone's CPU/GPU for cryptocurrency and drain its battery, ransomware freezes devices or encrypts files for ransom.

Mobile 98

Mobile Malware Banking Spyware 98

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Jump ahead: Adware. Ransomware. Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface. Rather than stealing data, adware is more of an irritant forcing users to see unwanted ads. How to Defend Against Adware. Examples of Adware Malware Attacks.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

DLP is included in the organization policy, but individuals must also use this strategy to keep all data safe during ransomware or malware attack. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. You can see how ransomware looks below.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

Malwarebytes

JULY 14, 2021

The US is tipped to become a hotspot for mining activity off the back of some of these actions, despite promises of a crackdown because of the enabling role cryptocurrency plays in ransomware attacks. India is still wondering about the ramifications of a cryptocurrency ban. Ransomware’s weak link?

Cryptocurrency 103

Cryptocurrency Ransomware Adware Spyware 103

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Andariel deploys DTrack and Maui ransomware. On 6 July, the US CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) published an alert in which they accused North Korean state-sponsored threat actors of using the Maui ransomware to target the US healthcare sector. Luna and Black Basta: new ransomware for Windows, Linux and ESXi.

Malware 110

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 110

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans).

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans).

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 74,694 unique users. Ransomware programs. Several members of the REvil ransomware crime group were arrested by Russian law enforcement in January. In January, Ukrainian police arrested a ransomware gang who delivered an unclarified strain of malware via e-mail.

Mobile 111

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 111

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

From ransomware attacks locking businesses out of their data until they pay potentially millions of dollars to spyware tracking users’ every move through their infected device, the effects of malware can be devastating. Some signs of adware infection include: Your browser is noticeably slower than usual. Ransomware.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

56,877 unique users in the EU were attacked by ransomware. Ransomware programs. During the reporting period, we identified more than 17,317 ransomware modifications and detected 25 new families. Note that we did not create a separate family for each new piece of ransomware. Number of users attacked by ransomware Trojans.

Phishing 137

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 137

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 74,377 unique users. Ransomware programs. The cybercriminals are promising $1,000 to $1,000,000 for doxing of senior officials, reporting web service, Tox messenger or ransomware Trojan algorithm vulnerabilities, as well as for ideas on improving the Lockbit website and Trojan.

Mobile 64

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 64

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Ransomware attacks were defeated on the computers of 72,941 unique users. Ransomware programs. The third quarter of 2022 saw the builder for LockBit, a well-known ransomware, leaked online. The creators of the little-known AstraLocker and Yashma ransomware published decryptors and stopped spreading both of them.

Mobile 95

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 95