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 134

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 134

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The group delivers its malware using social engineering. Cybercriminals make extensive use of social engineering tricks to entice potential victims into installing malware: the promise of an Android version of a game that’s not on Google Play ; the chance to play games for free ; access to game cheats; etc.

Malware 123

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 123

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The start of fall 2021 saw the fourth Objective by the Sea (OBTS) security conference, which is the only security conference to focus exclusively on Apple’s ecosystem. However, social engineering isn’t the only danger. Some variants of the Shlayer adware have been seen using this technique.).

Malware 108

Malware Backups Adware Social Engineering 108

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Our telemetry shows an exponential growth in infostealers in 2021. In the scramble for cryptocurrency investment opportunities, we believe that cybercriminals will take advantage of fabricating and selling rogue devices with backdoors, followed by social engineering campaigns and other methods to steal victims’ financial assets.

Cryptocurrency 106

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 106

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Impersonating domains are a thorny problem for most brands, as our 2021 research proved, when we detected an average of 1,100 impersonating domains and subdomains per year per Digital Shadows client. 100% NOT a pyramid scheme Social media pages are not the only concern when it comes to brand and logo theft.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In 2021, demand for video streaming has remained strong, and the global video streaming market is still growing, albeit slower than in 2020, and is expected to continue growing for the next few years. Number of users affected by malware and unwanted applications, by platform, January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 ( download ).

Phishing 127

Phishing Accountability Malware Adware 127

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. Webroot’s 2021 Threat Report. Malvertising/Dishonest links. Types of threats we saw on pirated streaming sites.

Scams 126

Scams Mobile Advertising Social Engineering 126

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