SecureList

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Number of detected malicious installation packages in 2019–2022 ( download ) Distribution of detected mobile malware by type Distribution of newly detected mobile malware by type in 2021 and 2022 ( download ) RiskTool-type potentially unwanted software (27.39%) topped the rankings in 2022, replacing the previous leader, adware (24.05%).

Mobile 143

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 143

SecureList

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

million malware, adware, and riskware attacks. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 40.8% The year’s trends Malware, adware, and riskware attacks on mobile devices dipped in February, only to rise steadily until the end of the year. By contrast, adware activity on user devices increased. 14.82 -1.81

Mobile 136

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 136

Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 2, 2018

This means that the junk email address that you hand over for discounts or for shady online shopping is likely associated with your account and being used to target you with ads. So users who want their accounts to be more secure are forced to make a privacy trade-off and allow advertisers to more easily find them on the social network.

Advertising 279

Advertising Authentication Accountability Adware 279

CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 11, 2021

So, just by simply following the below steps, you can not only secure your smart phone from hacking campaigns, but also keep it free from adware or mining malware. 2- Using an antivirus solution on your smart device helps in keeping malware, adware and spyware at bay.

Adware 128

Adware Spyware Antivirus Passwords 128

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2022: A total of 5,623,670 mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks were blocked. Droppers (Trojan-Dropper), accounting for 26.28% of detections, were the most common threat to mobile devices. million mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks. AdWare, the ex-leader, moved 2.5

Mobile 125

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 125

Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2020

The malware installs Any Search bar on the targeted Mac device to deploy adware, it also intercepts and collects browser data and it is able to alter search results to deliver malicious ads. ” The malware was used to deliver multiple adware including AdWare. . Cimpli, AdWare. Bnodlero, AdWare.

Adware 109

Adware Malware Social Engineering Advertising 109

Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2019

Although the campaign has not reached the magnitude of the Zacinlo adware campaign, it is already infecting users worldwide.” It can also steal cookies and login info from victims’ accounts on Facebook, YouTube, Amazon, and Airbnb. Experts reported that it is already infecting users worldwide.

Spyware 103

Spyware Adware Malware Accountability 103

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. Last year was notable for both malware and adware, the two very close in terms of capabilities. Number of adware attacks on mobile users in 2019 and 2020 ( download ).

Mobile 145

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 145

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% 9.82 +1.07

Mobile 116

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 116

SecureList

AUGUST 16, 2022

For instance, when an account of the developer of a popular add-on was hijacked after a phishing attack, millions of users received adware on their devices without their knowledge. Since the beginning of 2020, Kaspersky products prevented 6,057,308 users from downloading malware , adware and riskware disguised as browser extensions.

Adware 122

Adware Engineering Malware Software 122

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2022: 5,520,908 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 25.28% of all threats detected. Adware ranked first among all threats detected in Q2 2022 with 25.28%, exceeding the previous quarter’s figure by 8.36

Mobile 141

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 141

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2021: 9,599,519 malware, adware and riskware attacks on mobile devices were prevented. Adware came in second with 21.51% — 12.58 Note that the malware rankings below exclude riskware and potentially unwanted software, such as RiskTool or adware. Quarterly figures. Verdict. %*.

Mobile 133

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 133

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

Analysts predict that mobile gaming will account for $90.7 Most threats uncovered on PC and mobile devices were adware, but dangerous malware was also present: from stealers to bankers, often leading to the loss of not just credentials but money, including cryptocurrency. Additionally, the number of gamers will continue to rise.

Mobile 139

Mobile Adware Malware Phishing 139

Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2019

“We noticed that the tracker contained malicious torrents created from dozens of different accounts, including ones registered on TBP for quite some time.” ” Once the malware was downloaded, it installs adware programs and other tools on the users’ computers making it virtually useless. PirateMatryoshka.”

Malware 107

Malware Adware Advertising Software 107

Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Effective security software shields you from worms, trojans, adware , and more. From purchasing a plane ticket to opening a bank account and registering to vote, or simply doing your grocery shopping online, getting through the day without sharing at least some personal information online seems nearly impossible.

Identity Theft 66

Identity Theft Backups Antivirus Encryption 66

Krebs on Security

JULY 28, 2022

The service, which accepts PayPal, Bitcoin and all major credit cards, is aimed primarily at enterprises engaged in repetitive, automated activity that often results in an IP address being temporarily blocked — such as data scraping, or mass-creating new accounts at some service online. Which hints at a possible BOTNET.

Advertising 268

Advertising Software Computers and Electronics Internet 268

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. Adware apps came second (16.92%), which also saw a decrease of 10.01 The worst offenders belonged to the Ewind family (28.89%), which were encountered more frequently than any other adware we detected.

Mobile 130

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 130

SecureList

JUNE 7, 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% Quarterly highlights Malware, adware and unwanted software attacks on mobile devices were down slightly year-on-year. 13.27 -3.24

Mobile 97

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 97

Security Affairs

APRIL 18, 2022

We public schemes, drawings, technologies, political and military secrets, accounting reports and clients databases. BleepingComputer added that the executables discovered by MalwareHunterTeam are being distributed through other malware downloaders, including cracks and adware. in their IT infrastructure.

Adware 135

Adware Malware Hacking Accountability 135

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The security researcher that handle the Twitter account Privacy First first reported the alleged unethical behavior and published a video that shows how the app harvest users ‘data. At the time of writing, it is not clear if Trend Micro removed the apps itself following complaints or if Apple removed them due to their activities.

Adware 108

Adware Data collection Advertising Antivirus 108

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. Financial threats. IoT attacks.

Mobile 115

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 115

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Just 35 percent of people have unique passwords for most or all of their accounts. Create and store unique passwords for each account with the help of a password manager Strong passwords are a two-part problem: They must be unique for every online account, and they must be remembered. Uppercase and lowercase letters?

Password Management 142

Password Management Passwords Antivirus Accountability 142

Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Google has removed more than 30 apps from the Play store, and terminated multiple publisher accounts with its ad networks. Its independent analysis confirmed the presence of a botnet driving traffic to websites and apps in the scheme. It continues to investigate, and published a blog post to detail its findings.

Advertising 241

Advertising Mobile Internet Internet 241

SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

A personal Google account was the culprit, according to Cisco Security Incident Response. Google Play and Apple Store caught in adware scheme. See the list of the most downloaded adware apps. Here's an article we ran in February about a Deadbolt decryption key being released. Cisco reports stolen data.

Hacking 97

Hacking Adware Ransomware Retail 97

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 16, 2024

When you follow the posted link, which is a Facebook permalink to a post made by what is probably a compromised account, you’ll see a fake BBC news item about a fatal road accident. These pop-ups can lead visitors to potentially unwanted programs , adware , and fraudulent sites. thegadgetguru[.]club Update your browser regularly.

Scams 138

Scams Adware Accountability VPN 138

Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

At first considered a reasonably dangerous threat (researchers now believe it’s a form of adware), Silver Sparrow is nevertheless a malware family of intrigue for showcasing “mature” capabilities, such as the ability to remove itself, which is usually reserved for stealth operations. Adware accounted for another 22 percent.

Malware 122

Malware Adware Software Passwords 122

Webroot

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Antivirus programs can also protect against other malicious software like trojans, worms, adware and more. Comprehensive antivirus protection will also provide password protection for your online accounts through secure encryption. Do I really need antivirus? In a word, yes. Benefits of antivirus.

Antivirus 134

Antivirus Identity Theft Adware Internet 134

Hot for Security

MAY 4, 2021

In other words, successful exploitation of either bug may enable a bad actor to run malware on unpatched iDevices and steal data (including passwords or financial information), impersonate the user by performing account takeover, etc. How to patch now.

VPN 144

VPN Adware Engineering Malware 144

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

Adware : Though not all security professionals consider adware malicious, this threat category presents users with unwanted advertisements and may track their activities without consent. Security researchers at Kaspersky determined that it accounted for 61.43% of mobile malware detected in Q1 2021.

Mobile 105

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 105

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 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. Quarterly highlights The number of malware, adware, or unwanted software attacks on mobile devices began to climb again in Q2 2023. of all threats detected. 16.79 +3.52 2.96 +2.96

Mobile 98

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 98

Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2019

Researchers speculate the Linker malware has the same authors of the OSX/Surfbuyer adware. “Each of the four files were uploaded anonymously, meaning the user was not signed into a VirusTotal account.” At the time of writing, OSX/Linker malware samples haven’t been observed in the wild yet.

Malware 103

Malware Adware Advertising Internet 103

Malwarebytes

JUNE 9, 2022

The “Covid bounce” The 2022 Threat Review detailed the remarkable rebound in detection numbers for malware, adware and Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) in 2021. In each year from 2018-2020, these malware families accounted for between 75 percent and 90 percent of all email detections. Email threat detections 2018-2020.

Threat Detection 115

Threat Detection Malware Adware Accountability 115

SecureList

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The most common threat was Downloaders (89.70%), followed by Adware (5.25%) and Trojans (2.39%). Adware (5.25%) and Trojans (2.39%) were also in the top three desktop gaming-related threats. The generous offers on the screenshots below will most probably result in your Steam or Riot Games account being stolen.

Mobile 141

Mobile Phishing Accountability Scams 141

IT Security Guru

AUGUST 9, 2022

It can affect you mentally and financially, and an 100% unhackable device or account necessitates taking precautionary measures. . Secure your accounts with complex passwords. This method works because many people set ordinary and easy-to-remember passwords, often using the same one for multiple accounts.

Data breaches 118

Data breaches Passwords Accountability Antivirus 118

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Top 20 threats to macOS The percentage of users who encountered a certain malware out of all attacked users of Kaspersky solutions for macOS ( download ) The leading active threat continues to be a Trojan capable of downloading adware or other malicious applications.

Mobile 113

Mobile Antivirus Adware Ransomware 113

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

A bug in Instagram exposed user accounts and phone numbers. Crooks hacked other celebrity Instagram accounts to push scams. Two selfie Android adware apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Play Store. Once again thank you! Delaler Leads, a car dealer marketing firm exposed 198 Million records online.

Adware 80

Adware Advertising Password Management Hacking 80

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

There has been a fair bit of Mac adware going around lately with odd two-word names, like StandardBoost or ActivityInput. All of these adware names are pretty generic, revealing nothing about what they’re actually supposed to be doing. Of course, if you thought that this was malware, we’d have to forgive you.

Malware 125

Malware Adware Software Scams 125