The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Regardless of how familiar you are with Information Security, you’ve probably come across the term ‘malware’ countless times. From accessing your business-critical resources and sensitive information to halting business operations and services, a malware infection can quickly become an organization’s worst nightmare come true.

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Researchers from Cyjax reported that a China-based financially motivated group, dubbed Fangxiao, orchestrated a large-scale phishing campaign since 2017. In some cases, the Fangxiao landing pages were displaying malicious ads that if clicked from an Android device deliver the Triada malware. ” continues the report.

Phishing 137

Phishing Adware Retail Malware 137

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Out of the 18,000 Orion IT customers affected by the malware, it seems that only a handful were of interest to the attackers. For example, before making the first internet connection to its C2s, the Sunburst malware lies dormant for up to two weeks, preventing easy detection of this behaviour in sandboxes.

Malware 136

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 136

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Rootkits are malware implants that are installed deep in the operating system. However, on one of the infected machines, we found malware that we think is probably related to CosmicStrand. This malware creates a user named “aaaabbbb” in the operating system with local administrator rights.

Malware 133

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 133

Elie

MARCH 10, 2018

Gooligan marks a turning point in Android malware evolution as the first large scale OAuth crimeware. from Check Point, at Botconf in December 2017, on the subject. Play Store app module : This is an injected library that allows the malware to issue commands to the Play store through the Play store app. SnapPea adware.

Malware 107

Malware Adware Accountability Backups 107

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 13, 2023

Whether it's blocking unwanted trackers, securing your personal information, or booting malware off your devices, here are three ways Malwarebytes can help you become the sheriff of your own digital frontier. Enter Malwarebytes Premium , offering four different layers of malware protection. Malware & PUP protection.

VPN 96

VPN Phishing Internet Internet 96

Elie

MARCH 10, 2018

Gooligan marks a turning point in Android malware evolution as the first large scale OAuth crimeware. in December 2017, on the subject. Fraudulent app and ads C&C : This infrastructure is responsible for collecting exfiltrated data and telling the malware which (non-Google related) ads to display and which Play store app to boost.

Malware 91

Malware Adware Accountability Backups 91

SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

The word “covid” in various combinations was typically used in the names of packages hiding spyware and banking Trojans, adware or Trojan droppers. The mobile malware Trojan-Ransom.AndroidOS.Agent.aq Last year was notable for both malware and adware, the two very close in terms of capabilities.

Mobile 145

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 145

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

One of the most famous examples is the EternalBlue exploit, which was the main channel of the WannaCry ransomware attack in 2017. Step 3 Once the malware has found a vulnerability, the exploit kit will inject a malicious code there and download ransomware on your system. Step 2 You click on this ad.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Attempts to run malware designed to steal money via online access to bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 118,099 users. At the end of last year, the number of users attacked by malware designed to steal money from bank accounts gradually decreased, a trend that continued in Q1 2021. Top 10 banking malware families.

Mobile 104

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 104

Krebs on Security

JULY 16, 2019

For at least the past decade, a computer crook variously known as “ Yalishanda ,” “ Downlow ” and “ Stas_vl ” has run one of the most popular “bulletproof” Web hosting services catering to a vast array of phishing sites, cybercrime forums and malware download servers.

Cybercrime 205

Cybercrime Phishing Banking Malware 205

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

70% of Internet user computers in the EU experienced at least one Malware-class attack. Attempted infections by malware designed to steal money via online access to bank accounts were logged on the devices of 79,315 users. The statistics include not only banking threats, but malware for ATMs and payment terminals. Main figures.

Phishing 145

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 145

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 119,252 unique users. In Q2 2021, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 119,252 unique users. Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q2 2021 ( download ).

Adware 124

Adware Malware Ransomware IoT 124

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 107,848 unique users. In Q1 2022 Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of malware designed to steal money from bank accounts on the computers of 107,848 unique users. Geography of financial malware attacks.

Mobile 139

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 139

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 104,257 unique users. In Q3 2021, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 104,257 unique users. Number of unique users attacked by financial malware, Q3 2021 ( download ).

Malware 131

Malware Ransomware Adware IoT 131

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 99,989 unique users. Number of users attacked by banking malware. In Q3 2022, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 99,989 unique users. Financial threats.

Mobile 127

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 127

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 100,829 unique users. In Q2 2022, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of malware designed to steal money from bank accounts on the computers of 100,829 unique users. Geography of financial malware attacks. Turkmenistan.

Mobile 77

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 77

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 106,863 unique users. Financial threats Financial threat statistics In Q1 2023, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 106,863 unique users. 2 Afghanistan 4.6 3 Paraguay 2.8

Mobile 87

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 87

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 76,551 unique users. Financial threats Financial threat statistics In Q3 2023, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 76,551 unique users. 2 Turkmenistan 3.5 3 China 2.4

Mobile 117

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 117

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 95,546 unique users. Financial threats Financial threat statistics In Q2 2023, Kaspersky solutions blocked malware designed to steal money from bank accounts on the computers of 95,546 unique users. 2 Turkmenistan 3.6 3 Tajikistan 3.2

Mobile 94

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 94