SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. 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. Quarterly figures.

Mobile 125

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 125

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Mobile statistics. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2021: 9,599,519 malware, adware and riskware attacks on mobile devices were prevented. The largest share of all detected mobile threats accrued to RiskTool apps — 65.84%. The largest share of all detected mobile threats accrued to RiskTool apps — 65.84%.

Mobile 133

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 133

SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

Mobile statistics IT threat evolution Q1 2024. Non-mobile statistics Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2024: 10.1 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.

Mobile 114

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 114

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. Mobile threat statistics.

Mobile 130

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 130

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

As users have increasingly moved from desktop operating systems to mobile devices as their primary form of computing, cyber attackers have taken notice and malware has followed. Mobile malware statistics. Mobile malware statistics. Types of mobile malware. How mobile malware infects users.

Mobile 104

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 104

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Non-mobile statistics IT threat evolution Q1 2023. Mobile statistics These statistics are based on detection verdicts of Kaspersky products received from users who consented to providing statistical data. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 34.8% Kaspersky mobile security systems thwarted a total of 4.9

Mobile 94

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 94

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Non-mobile statistics IT threat evolution in Q2 2023. Mobile statistics These statistics are based on detection verdicts of Kaspersky products received from users who consented to providing statistical data. The most common threat to mobile devices was potentially unwanted software (RiskTool): 30.8% of all threats detected.

Mobile 98

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 98

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

Apple has removed one of the most popular anti-malware app called Adware Doctor:Anti Malware &Ad from the official macOS App Store. Adware Doctor the top paid utility in the official Mac App Store, it has a good reputation with thousands of reviews and a 4.8 Adware Doctor is stealing your privacy. star rating.

Adware 74

Adware DNS Malware Advertising 74

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

This rapid growth owes a lot to the surge in mobile gaming and focus on social interaction during the pandemic. Mobile games especially draw ever more users. Mobile games especially draw ever more users. Analysts predict that mobile gaming will account for $90.7 Global consumer spending on mobile games reached $44.7

Mobile 139

Mobile Adware Malware Phishing 139

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 112

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 112

Malwarebytes

MARCH 1, 2023

Don’t let their small size fool you: mobile devices can have a big impact on your security posture. It’s easy to see why, considering that almost half of organizations said they suffered a mobile-related compromise in 2022. Malware and phishing are two particular mobile threats that you need to defend against in 2023.

Mobile 93

Mobile Phishing Malware Adware 93

Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 25, 2018

After being provided with a list of the apps and websites connected to the scheme, Google investigated and found that dozens of the apps used its mobile advertising network. Google has removed more than 30 apps from the Play store, and terminated multiple publisher accounts with its ad networks.

Advertising 235

Advertising Mobile Internet Internet 235

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

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 76,551 unique users. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to create an administrative account on the server and install arbitrary malware in the form of a JAR plugin. 2 AdWare.OSX.Pirrit.ac 3 Hoax.OSX.MacBooster.a

Mobile 120

Mobile Ransomware Malware IoT 120

Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

Whether a company gives them out or they're owned by the employees or students, mobile devices are like honey for cybercriminals. Just check out the following stats from last year: 18 percent of clicked phishing emails in 2022 came from a mobile device. And the kicker? Most of these devices are not protected enough.

Mobile 82

Mobile Malware Phishing Scams 82

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 6, 2023

The most common threat was Downloaders (89.70%), followed by Adware (5.25%) and Trojans (2.39%). Our mobile solutions detected 436,786 gaming-related infection attempts that affected 84,539 users. Our mobile solutions detected 436,786 gaming-related infection attempts that affected 84,539 users. billion by 2027.

Mobile 140

Mobile Phishing Accountability Scams 140

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

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

Hot for Security

MAY 4, 2021

Apple this week issued out-of-band updates for mobile customers to patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that let attackers execute remote code on their iDevices. The Cupertino-based tech giant says criminals “may” have already exploited the flaws. Available for most iDevices in circulation, iOS 14.5.1 (and and the complementary iPadOS 14.5.1)

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. To make the overview more in-depth, we included both mobile and PC games. Thus, we analyzed threats related to the following titles: Minecraft. Need for Speed.

Mobile 133

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 133

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

The risks to the privacy of Australian customers are at an all-time high, as the nation has reported the highest percentage of mobile threats globally, standing at 26.9%. The average Australian netizen uses web-based mobile apps to browse, entertain, communicate, and shop online. Australian Mobile Cybersecurity in 2022.

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

A bug in Instagram exposed user accounts and phone numbers. Crooks hacked other celebrity Instagram accounts to push scams. Magecart attackers target mobile users of hotel chain booking websites. Two selfie Android adware apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Play Store. Once again thank you!

Adware 80

Adware Advertising Password Management Hacking 80

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

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. Remove Pop-Up Ads Pop-up ads are often a result of adware, a type of malware. Frequent freezes can be a sign that something is amiss too.

Malware 108

Malware Antivirus Adware Software 108

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Opera lets users synchronize their bookmarks, settings, and open tabs between mobile and desktop browsers. Earlier, Opera required users to create an account and sign in on both platforms, or use the more limited “Opera Touch” app in order to do so. Sharing with strangers. Open tabs are potentially even more risky.

Risk 131

Risk Passwords Adware Accountability 131

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

of all Mac detections in 2020—the rest can be attributed to Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) and Adware ThiefQuest tricked many researchers into believing it was the first example of ransomware on macOS since 2017, but the malware was hiding its real activity of massive data exfiltration. New adversaries crawled out of the woodwork, too.

Malware 133

Malware Scams Spyware Healthcare 133

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Most malicious objects detected for the macOS platform are adware. You can read our analysis of a new adware program called Convuster here. Last year, we created TinyCheck , a free tool to detect stalkerware on mobile devices – specifically for service organizations working with people facing domestic violence. Secondhand news.

Malware 139

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 139

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

In 2022, Kaspersky security solutions detected 1,661,743 malware or unwanted software installers, targeting mobile users. 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 134

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 134

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Unlike common stealers, this malware gathered data that can be used to identify the victims, such as browsing histories, social networking account IDs and Wi-Fi networks. Mobile banking Trojans on the rise. Security remains the biggest problem for users who want to make regular mobile payments. million downloads.

Cryptocurrency 106

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 106

Elie

MARCH 10, 2018

fake phone verified accounts. , tokens are the de facto standard for granting apps and devices restricted access to online accounts without sharing passwords and with a limited set of privileges. SnapPea adware. A few months after SnapPea appeared, Cheetah Mobile uncovered. study of HTTPS interception. , Ghost Push.

Malware 107

Malware Adware Accountability Backups 107

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. The top five mobile games used as a lure to target gamers were Minecraft, Roblox, Grand Theft Auto, PUBG and FIFA. The attackers distribute this password-stealing Trojan under the guise of game cheats in an attempt to steal accounts, card numbers, crypto-wallets and more.

Malware 122

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 122

Elie

MARCH 10, 2018

fake phone verified accounts. , tokens are the de facto standard for granting apps and devices restricted access to online accounts without sharing passwords and with a limited set of privileges. SnapPea adware. A few months after SnapPea appeared, Cheetah Mobile uncovered. study of HTTPS interception. , Ghost Push.

Malware 91

Malware Adware Accountability Backups 91

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Devices now consist of both corporate devices and uncontrolled BYOD devices consisting of computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. on mobile devices, home and international offices, and much more. The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks.

Network Security 98

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The malicious web page where we landed after clicking on the chat box Fake mobile apps Along with a reputable domain name, most organizations have now developed their own mobile app, used to communicate with customers, create engagement, and foster brand loyalty.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

SecureList

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In 2021, Kaspersky mobile products and technologies detected: 3,464,756 malicious installation packages. 97,661 new mobile banking Trojans. 17,372 new mobile ransomware Trojans. In 2021, we observed a downward trend in the number of attacks on mobile users. Number of attacks on mobile users. Figures of the year.

Mobile 145

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 145

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

In Q2 2021, according to data from Kaspersky Security Network: 14,465,672 malware, adware and riskware attacks were prevented. 886,105 malicious installation packages were detected, of which: 24,604 packages were mobile banking Trojans; 3,623 packages were mobile ransomware Trojans. Mobile threat statistics. Verdict. %*.

Mobile 144

Mobile Adware Malware Banking 144