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. Over 389,000 malicious installation packages were detected, of which: 11,729 packages were related to mobile banking Trojans, 1,990 packages were mobile ransomware Trojans.

Mobile 117

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 117

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. A total of 367,418 malicious installation packages were detected, of which: 13,013 packages were for mobile banking Trojans; 1,392 packages were for mobile ransomware Trojans.

Mobile 107

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 107

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. Even big ransomware operators, for example, AstraLocker , are shutting down their operations to switch to cryptojacking.

Cryptocurrency 106

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 106

Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2024

As revealed in our 2024 ThreatDown State of Malware report, a full 11% of all detections recorded by Malwarebytes on Mac computers in 2023 were for different variants of malware—the catch-all term that cybersecurity researchers use to refer to ransomware, trojans, info stealers, worms, viruses, and more.

Malware 142

Malware Adware Ransomware Social Engineering 142

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

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

JUNE 3, 2024

More than 83,000 users experienced ransomware attacks, with 20% of all victims published on ransomware gangs’ DLSs (data leak sites) hit by LockBit. The group also posted a message offering the source code for their ransomware for $5 million. More than 394,000 users encountered miners.

Mobile 116

Mobile Ransomware Adware IoT 116

Malwarebytes

MARCH 1, 2023

Malware and phishing are two particular mobile threats that you need to defend against in 2023. Check Point 2023 Cyber Security Report) In addition, according to Malwarebytes research , 45 percent of schools reported that at least one cybersecurity incident last year started with Chromebooks or other mobile devices.

Mobile 92

Mobile Phishing Malware Adware 92

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Almost 86,000 users encountered ransomware attacks. Nearly 12% of all ransomware victims whose data was published on DLSs (data leak sites) were affected by the Play ransomware group. According to Dutch police, the arrested individual was directly involved in at least one attack using the Conti ransomware in 2021.

Mobile 114

Mobile Antivirus Adware Ransomware 114

Webroot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Some of the many forms of malware include: Ransomware : Prevents you from accessing your files, devices or network unless you pay money. Adware : Installs itself on your device and displays unwanted online advertisements and pop-ups. Last year alone, there were more than 6 billion malware attacks detected worldwide.

Malware 106

Malware Backups Adware Ransomware 106

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

MAY 6, 2023

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Adware 98

Adware Software Media Ransomware 98

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

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. However, that seems to be a misconception because these cyberattacks often overlap.

Cybercrime 108

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 108

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As home users, many of the threats we cover will only affect you second hand, such as disruptions after a company suffers a ransomware attack, or when your private information is sold online after a data breach. This is changing. AMOS malware can steal passwords from browsers and Apple’s Keychain, as well as grab files.

Malware 95

Malware Passwords Identity Theft Banking 95

Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

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. This could be any other type of malware, such as HiddenAds or Adware to generate money by ads-per-click.

Mobile 80

Mobile Malware Phishing Spyware 80

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

For example, malware, spyware, adware, computer worms, botnets, trojan horses and similar malware do not normally impact network equipment (routers, firewalls, etc.) Evolving Attacks Ten years ago, most outside of IT never heard of ransomware. or network traffic. If it doesn’t affect the network, it is not a network threat.

Network Security 98

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 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. Ramnit 28.9 Emotet 19.5 Trickster 6.5

Mobile 102

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 102

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. Ramnit 30.0 2 Zbot/Zeus Trojan-Banker.Win32.Zbot

Mobile 98

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 98

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. 1576 packages were mobile ransomware Trojans. The figure is still above the early 2023 level. The share of RiskTool decreased markedly from Q2.

Mobile 105

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 105