Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Experts found new MOVEit Transfer SQL Injection flaws The University of Manchester suffered a cyber attack and suspects a data breach Russians charged with hacking Mt.

Social Engineering 98

Social Engineering Data breaches Ransomware Cybercrime 98

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Our telemetry shows an exponential growth in infostealers in 2021. Cryptocurrency targeted attacks. The cryptocurrency business continues to grow, and people continue to invest their money in this market because it’s a digital asset and all transactions occur online. Analysis of forecasts for 2022.

Cryptocurrency 106

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 106

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

For these purposes, we analyzed threat statistics from Kaspersky Security Network (KSN), a system for processing anonymized cyberthreat-related data shared voluntarily by Kaspersky users, for the period between January 2021 and June 2022. Top game titles by number of related threats.

Mobile 133

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 133

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

VileRAT is a Python implant, part of an evasive and highly intricate attack campaign against foreign exchange and cryptocurrency trading companies. We recently published our report on gaming-related threats in 2021–22. RedLine also comes with a cryptocurrency miner.

Malware 122

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 122

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

million) including denominated in cryptocurrency; $600,000; 500,000 euros; computer equipment, the crypto wallets that were used to perpetrate crimes, and 20 luxury cars that were purchased with illicitly obtained money.” Number of new ransomware modifications, Q1 2021 — Q1 2022 ( download ). Number of new modifications.

Mobile 136

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 136

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Number of new ransomware modifications, Q3 2021 — Q3 2022 ( download ). The attempts at exploiting network services and other software via vulnerabilities in the Log4j library ( CVE-2021-44228 , CVE-2021-44832 , CVE-2021-45046 , and CVE-2021-45105 ) also continued. Number of users attacked by ransomware Trojans.

Mobile 120

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 120

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

Sites streaming pirated sports, specifically the English football “free-to-view” sites, were the subject of an April 2021 Webroot study on the week of the Carabao Cup final game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur. With cryptocurrency values soaring again, executable based cryptojacking has been on the rise.” Bitcoin scams.

Scams 126

Scams Mobile Advertising Social Engineering 126

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

Number of new ransomware modifications, Q2 2021 — Q2 2022 ( download ). Exploitation of Log4j vulnerability ( CVE-2021-44228 ) is also quite common, as the susceptible Java library is often used in web applications. was the most common adware encountered in these three countries. Number of new modifications. Verdict. %*.

Mobile 90

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 90

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Easily one of the most frustrating types of malware, adware is software designed to harass users with a torrent of unwanted or malicious ads. Some signs of adware infection include: Your browser is noticeably slower than usual. Want to Learn More About Malware? Check Out How to Prevent Different Types of Malware.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

The statistics in this report cover the period from May 2020 to April 2021, inclusive. Number of EU users attacked by financial malware, May 2020 – April 2021 ( download ). Geography of banking malware attacks in the EU, May 2020 – April 2021 ( download ). Main figures. Threat geography. Country. %*. Threat geography.

Phishing 144

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 144

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Then we will go through the key events of 2021 relating to attacks on financial organizations. Analysis of forecasts for 2021. We should expect more fraud, targeting mostly BTC , because this cryptocurrency is the most popular. In April 2021, the Andariel group attempted to spread custom Ransomware.

Cryptocurrency 140

Cryptocurrency Banking Ransomware Cybercrime 140