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IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. Mobile statistics

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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

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Gaming-related cyberthreats in 2020 and 2021

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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.

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Cyberthreats to financial organizations in 2022

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We should expect more fraud, targeting mostly BTC , because this cryptocurrency is the most popular. In fact, from January through the end of October, Kaspersky detected more than 2,300 fraudulent global resources aimed at 85,000 potential crypto investors or users who are interested in cryptocurrency mining. Extortion on the rise.

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IT threat evolution in Q3 2024. Non-mobile statistics

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The third quarter’s most prolific ransomware gang was RansomHub, which accounted for 17.75% of all victims. Furthermore, an independent security researcher released an analysis of a new version of BeaverTail , another type of information stealer designed to exfiltrate data from web browsers and cryptocurrency wallets.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 232

Security Affairs

A bug in Instagram exposed user accounts and phone numbers. France and Germany will block Facebooks Libra cryptocurrency. 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!

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

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Jump ahead: Adware. Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface. Rather than stealing data, adware is more of an irritant forcing users to see unwanted ads. Most users are familiar with adware in the form of unclosable browser pop-ups.

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IT threat evolution Q1 2023. Mobile statistics

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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

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