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

Mobile 145

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 145

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 126

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 126

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. Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q3 2020 — Q3 2021 ( download ). Number of detected malicious installation packages, Q3 2020 — Q3 2021 ( download ). Verdict. %*.

Mobile 133

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 133

SecureList

AUGUST 16, 2022

All of them were used to siphon off sensitive user data, such as cookies and passwords, and even take screenshots; in total, these malicious extensions were downloaded 32 million times. In 2020, Google removed 106 browser extensions from its Chrome Web Store. Victims of these attacks were not only individuals, but also businesses.

Adware 123

Adware Engineering Malware Software 123

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

Analysts predict that mobile gaming will account for $90.7 Last year’s lockdowns gave a boost to the mobile market, with users downloading thirty percent more mobile games per week in Q1 2021 than in Q4 2019 globally, reaching over one billion weekly downloads. Global consumer spending on mobile games reached $44.7

Mobile 141

Mobile Adware Malware Phishing 141

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. Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q1 2020 — Q2 2022 ( download ). Quarterly figures.

Mobile 138

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 138

Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2019

Although the campaign has not reached the magnitude of the Zacinlo adware campaign, it is already infecting users worldwide.” When executed, a rootkit driver is installed to hide the malware and ensure persistence, then it connects the C2 to download and install additional components.

Spyware 102

Spyware Adware Malware Accountability 102

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. Another malicious WhatsApp mod, Trojan-Downloader.AndroidOS.Agent.ms, is capable of downloading and installing arbitrary software.

Mobile 109

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 109

Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2019

The PirateMatryoshka is a new piece of malware hosted by The Pirate Bay torrent tracking website, it has been estimated that it was already downloaded about 10,000 times. “We noticed that the tracker contained malicious torrents created from dozens of different accounts, including ones registered on TBP for quite some time.”

Malware 107

Malware Adware Advertising Software 107

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. net/as ?

Adware 109

Adware Malware Social Engineering Advertising 109

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. Number of attacks targeting users of Kaspersky mobile solutions, Q1 2020 — Q1 2022 ( download ). Number of detected malicious installation packages, Q1 2021 — Q1 2022 ( download ). Quarterly figures.

Mobile 132

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 132

Security Affairs

APRIL 18, 2022

Below is the description for the marketplace: “There you can buy or download for free private and compromising data of your competitors. We public schemes, drawings, technologies, political and military secrets, accounting reports and clients databases.

Adware 134

Adware Malware Hacking Accountability 134

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 65

Identity Theft Backups Antivirus Encryption 65

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. Attack geography. Country*. %**.

Mobile 107

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 107

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The percentage of victims of a particular group (according to its DLS) among victims of all groups published on all DLSs examined during the reporting period ( download ) Number of new modifications In Q2 2024, we discovered five new ransomware families and 4,456 new ransomware variants.

Mobile 114

Mobile Antivirus Adware Ransomware 114

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 86

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 86

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. pro , Hackforums , OpenSC , and CPAElites.

Advertising 269

Advertising Software Computers and Electronics Internet 269

SecureList

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Kaspersky experts researched threats related to the top 14 games available for download or poised for release on streaming platforms, such as Origin and Steam, as well as platform-agnostic titles, to provide a comprehensive overview of current threats. Most of these files were unwanted software called “Downloaders” (89.70%).

Mobile 133

Mobile Phishing Accountability Scams 133

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

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.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

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

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 97

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 97

Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2019

In fact, you will not be able to execute code that wasn’t signed by an Apple developer, you will not be able to run apps that weren’t downloaded from Apple’s store if the device is not jailbreaked of course. Researchers speculate the Linker malware has the same authors of the OSX/Surfbuyer adware.

Malware 103

Malware Adware Advertising Internet 103

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 139

Scams Adware Accountability VPN 139

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. Wait for the device to display the update available for your product and then tap Download and Install.

VPN 144

VPN Adware Engineering Malware 144

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

One of the most outstanding examples involves $2 million ‘s worth of CS:GO skins stolen from a user’s account , which means that losses can get truly grave. Adware (4.19%) comes second: this type of software displays unwanted (and sometimes irritating) pop-up ads which can appear on a user’s computer or mobile device.

Mobile 134

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 134

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 94

Hacking Adware Ransomware Retail 94

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Judging from the main features of the P8RAT and SodaMaster backdoors, we believe these modules are downloaders responsible for downloading further malware which we have so far been unable to obtain. It then downloads and installs the miner. The sample extracts a URL from the “downloadURL” field for the next download.

Malware 139

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 139

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

Check Point published mobile security research showing that 46% of respondents experienced employees downloading at least one malicious app during 2020. Adware : Though not all security professionals consider adware malicious, this threat category presents users with unwanted advertisements and may track their activities without consent.

Mobile 105

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 105

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

It also does not make you anonymous to your internet service provider (ISP) or protect you from adware or spyware that might be tracking your online behavior, cryptominers, or worse. In South Asia, it accounted for 25.47% of DNT component triggers, and in East Asia – 24.45%.

Advertising 128

Advertising Technology Marketing Media 128

The Last Watchdog

APRIL 11, 2019

ExtraHop analysts determined that the malicious Postman clone had been available for download at the official Play Store for about two months, and in that time had been downloaded and installed, some 27,000 times. “Postman is a convenient, developer-centric tool that has existed for a long time,” Costlow said. Practicing restraint.

Digital transformation 133

Digital transformation Adware Technology Internet 133

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 81

Adware Advertising Password Management Hacking 81

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Click on Update & Security Click on Windows Update Click the Check for updates button Click the View optional updates option Click the Driver updates tab Select the driver you want to update Click the Download and install button. Once you complete the steps, the newer driver will be downloaded and installed automatically on your device.

Manufacturing 100

Manufacturing Software Adware Passwords 100

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The main purpose of CosmicStrand is to download a malicious program at startup, which then performs the tasks set by the attackers. In one such case, the malware was downloaded from an HFS (HTTP file server): the attackers used an unknown exploit that enabled them to run a PowerShell script from a remote server.

Malware 123

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 123

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

Malicious apps get removed from Google Play as soon as they are found, but sometimes after having been downloaded a number of times. It is especially important to analyze how this threat originates, because many cybercriminals work in teams, buying and selling Google Play accounts, malware, advertising services, and more.

Malware 136

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 136

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Strange Pop-Up Window Messages Unwanted pop-up advertisements or messages that display even while you are not surfing the internet might indicate the presence of adware or other types of malware. It offers real-time protection, scanning downloads, attachments, and programs as they run, providing an additional layer of security.

Malware 110

Malware Antivirus Adware Software 110

Webroot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Adware : Installs itself on your device and displays unwanted online advertisements and pop-ups. Don’t download software unless it is from a website you know and trust. Using more than one form of authentication to access your accounts, make it more difficult for malicious actors to gain access. Use multi-factor authentication.

Malware 102

Malware Backups Adware Ransomware 102

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

App downloads. The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. They include: Search queries. Social media activity: likes, shares, comments and posts. Purchase history. Cell phone usage. Geotagging.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119