Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2024

We’re going to let you in on a little cybersecurity secret… There’s malware on Mac computers. This mass adoption was good for Microsoft and its revenue, but it also drew and maintained the interests of cybercriminals, who would develop malware that could impact the highest number of victims. There pretty much always has been.

Malware 141

Malware Adware Ransomware Social Engineering 141

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

IT threat evolution Q1 2023 IT threat evolution Q1 2023. Non-mobile statistics IT threat evolution Q1 2023. Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2023: 4,948,522 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 34.8%

Mobile 90

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 90

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

IT threat evolution in Q2 2023 IT threat evolution in Q2 2023. Non-mobile statistics IT threat evolution in Q2 2023. Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2023: A total of 5,704,599 mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks were blocked. of all threats detected.

Mobile 98

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 98

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2023: Kaspersky solutions blocked 694,400,301 attacks from online resources across the globe. Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 76,551 unique users. 2 Turkmenistan 3.5 3 China 2.4 4 Tajikistan 2.1

Mobile 118

Mobile Ransomware Malware IoT 118

SecureList

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Newzoo report for 2023 reveals that two in five — more than three billion — across the globe are gamers, which is 6.3 In this report, we provide our insights into the gaming-related threat landscape in 2023. The most common threat was Downloaders (89.70%), followed by Adware (5.25%) and Trojans (2.39%).

Mobile 137

Mobile Phishing Accountability Scams 137

SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

million attacks using malware, adware, or unwanted mobile software were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 46% of all threats detected. The most common threats remained adware (46.16%) and RiskTool-type unwanted apps (21.27%). The most prevalent adware families were BrowserAd (28.5%

Mobile 112

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 112

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2024: 7 million attacks using malware, adware or unwanted mobile software were blocked. Mobile threat statistics The number of Android malware samples fell against the previous quarter to the Q2 2023 level, totaling 367,418 installation packages.

Mobile 104

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 104

Webroot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The most common form of cyberattack is malware , a type of software that’s used to break into your computer system. Last year alone, there were more than 6 billion malware attacks detected worldwide. Some of the many forms of malware include: Ransomware : Prevents you from accessing your files, devices or network unless you pay money.

Malware 106

Malware Backups Adware Ransomware 106

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

A look back on the year 2022 and what to expect in 2023. This report assesses how accurately we predicted the developments in the financial threats landscape in 2022 and ponder at what to expect in 2023. This has become a real stand-alone business in the dark web ( Malware-as-a-Service , MaaS). Analysis of forecasts for 2022.

Cryptocurrency 106

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 106

CSO Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In its newly released annual State of Malware report , cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes selected five threats that they consider to be archetypes for some of the most common malware families observed in 2022: LockBit ransomware The Emotet botnet The SocGholish drive-by download Android droppers macOS Genio adware "Protecting your business for the rest (..)

Adware 74

Adware Scams Malware Ransomware 74

Penetration Testing

JULY 24, 2024

At the end of 2023, researchers stumbled upon an intriguing discovery—a setup file named HotPage.exe. At first glance, this application appeared to be yet another piece of adware.

Malware 58

Malware Adware Cybersecurity 58

Malwarebytes

MARCH 1, 2023

Malware and phishing are two particular mobile threats that you need to defend against in 2023. Verizon Mobile Security Index 2022) 9 percent of organizations suffered a mobile malware attack in 2022. In this post, we’ll talk about the threat that phishing and malware pose to mobile endpoint security and how to crush them.

Mobile 88

Mobile Phishing Malware Adware 88

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Released today, the Malwarebytes State of Malware 2024 report takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the world of cybercrime. Malvertising If the last year has taught us something, it’s that scammers and malware peddlers can afford to buy sponsored search results and outbid the brand owner so that their links come out on top.

Malware 90

Malware Passwords Identity Theft Banking 90

SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

Number of new ransomware modifications, Q1 2023 — Q1 2024 ( download ) Number of users attacked by ransomware Trojans In Q1, Kaspersky solutions protected 83,270 unique users from ransomware Trojan attacks. TOP 20 threats to macOS Verdict %* Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Agent.gen 11.49 AdWare.OSX.Amc.e Trojan.OSX.Agent.gen 5.35 AdWare.OSX.Agent.ai

Mobile 115

Mobile Ransomware Adware IoT 115

Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

(Verizon Mobile Security Index 2022) 9 percent of organizations suffered a mobile malware attack in 2022. Check Point 2023 Cyber Security Report) For Managed Service Providers (MSPs) , these stats represent more than just figures; they underscore the need for proactive action across their customers’ mobile endpoints.

Mobile 76

Mobile Malware Phishing Scams 76

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Number of new ransomware modifications, Q2 2023 – Q2 2024 ( download ) Number of users attacked by ransomware Trojans In Q2 2024, Kaspersky solutions protected 85,819 unique users from ransomware Trojans. Other common threats include adware and fake “system optimizers” that demand money to “fix” nonexistent issues.

Mobile 113

Mobile Antivirus Adware Ransomware 113

Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Gox exchange and operating BTC-e Japanese Pharmaceutical giant Eisai hit by a ransomware attack Clop ransomware gang was testing MOVEit Transfer bug since 2021 Stealth Soldier backdoor used is targeted espionage attacks in Libya Researchers published PoC exploit code for actively exploited Windows elevation of privilege issue Experts detail a new Kimsuky (..)

Social Engineering 98

Social Engineering Data breaches Ransomware Cybercrime 98

Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2023

Police dismantled bulletproof hosting service provider Lolek Hosted Python URL parsing function flaw can enable command execution UK govt contractor MPD FM leaks employee passport data Power Generator in South Africa hit with DroxiDat and Cobalt Strike The Evolution of API: From Commerce to Cloud Gafgyt botnet is targeting EoL Zyxel routers Charming (..)

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Artificial Intelligence Cybercrime Adware 98

Malwarebytes

JUNE 27, 2023

By 2007, when adware vendors dropping ad-spewing installers was common and ad affiliate networks in meltdown was a daily occurrence, it was estimated at 5,000. swodinsky) May 16, 2023 Some of the most common types of advertising you’ll encounter include: Pay per click (PPC). By 2021, it was an average of 6,000 to 10,000 per day.

Adware 98

Adware Advertising Marketing Scams 98

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

Malvertising acts as a vessel for malware propagation. Just to illustrate the scope of the issue, the Malwarebytes Threat Intelligence team spotted more than 800 malvertising campaigns in only the first six months of 2023, noting that the number of attacks that flew under researchers' radar was likely much higher.

Cybercrime 108

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 108

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

In 2022, Kaspersky security solutions detected 1,661,743 malware or unwanted software installers, targeting mobile users. With many examples of malicious and unwanted apps on Google Play being discovered after complaints from users, we decided to take a look at what the supply and demand of such malware on the dark web looks like.

Malware 134

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 134

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Better network security monitors for attempts to exceed permissions, unusual behavior from authorized users, and network activity that may indicate compromise or malware activity. to attacker-controlled endpoint resources in order to steal login information or infect the endpoint with malware. or network traffic.

Network Security 98

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

IT threat evolution in Q2 2023 IT threat evolution in Q2 2023. Non-mobile statistics IT threat evolution in Q2 2023. Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2023: Kaspersky solutions blocked 801,934,281 attacks from online resources across the globe. 2 Turkmenistan 3.6 3 Tajikistan 3.2 SpyEye 1.4

Mobile 98

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 98

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

IT threat evolution in Q1 2023 IT threat evolution in Q1 2023. Non-mobile statistics IT threat evolution in Q1 2023. Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2023: Kaspersky solutions blocked 865,071,227 attacks launched from online resources across the globe. 2 Afghanistan 4.6 3 Paraguay 2.8

Mobile 97

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 97

SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

million attacks involving malware, adware or potentially unwanted mobile apps were prevented. Adware was the most common mobile threat, accounting for 36% of all detected threats. Quarterly highlights Mobile attacks involving malware, adware or potentially unwanted apps dropped by 13% in Q3, to a total of 6,686,375.

Mobile 98

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 98