Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Bank details. Phishing is a type of social engineering attack whereby hackers send fictitious emails or other communication , from what appears to be a trusted company, to induce victims to reveal personal information such as passwords, usernames or payment details. Weak or Limited Number of Passwords. Digital Attributes.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

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. Another common type of software spread as games is adware, which shows illicit advertising against users’ wish.

Mobile 141

Mobile Adware Malware Phishing 141

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

Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

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Social Engineering 98

Social Engineering Data breaches Ransomware Cybercrime 98

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 20, 2023

This can include sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and banking details, which can then be used for fraudulent or criminal purposes. Adware- Adware is a type of spyware that displays unwanted advertisements on your computer. To detect adware on your computer, you can use an adware scanner.

Adware 52

Adware Spyware Antivirus Passwords 52

Webroot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Keylogger : Records your keystrokes as you type, then sends sensitive information like passwords and credit card numbers to hackers. Adware : Installs itself on your device and displays unwanted online advertisements and pop-ups. Trojan : Disguises itself as legitimate files to monitor your online activity and steal sensitive data.

Malware 102

Malware Backups Adware Ransomware 102

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This includes sensitive information such as credit card numbers, bank account information, and passwords. There are numerous types of spyware, such as adware, tracking cookies, and system monitors that can detect virtually anything you do on your computer. Bots and Botnets.

Malware 98

Malware Spyware Adware Software 98

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

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. The RedLine code specifies that, depending on the configuration the malicious software can steal passwords from browsers, cryptocurrency wallet data, and VPN client passwords.

Mobile 134

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 134

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Can remove trojans, ransomware, worms, viruses, rootkits, adware, potentially unwanted programs, and other objects. Free Kaspersky Password Manager Premium. Bank-grade encryption to help keep information like passwords and personal details secure. Protection against hackers, viruses and malware. Dark web monitoring.

Ransomware 111

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 111

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The attackers compress stolen files into encrypted and password-protected ZIP archives. Prilex has previously sold various versions of its malware on the dark web , for example, in 2019 a German bank lost more than €1.5 The Trojan, once installed, steals account passwords, credit card details, session cookies and more.

Malware 123

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 123

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. However, by doing this, a victim not only loses the money paid, but also compromises their bank card.

Mobile 133

Mobile Phishing Accountability Scams 133

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

It can be your login and password to your Office 365 or G Suite or some other information. A brute force attack is a method of gaining access to a site or server by cracking a victim’s password and/or username. To do that, a hacker tries as many passwords as possible, using special software. Сomplexity. Renewability.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Unlike traditional antivirus programs, which primarily focus on viruses, anti-malware solutions address a wider array of threats, including spyware, adware, ransomware, and trojans. Its premium version enhances protection with advanced features such as firewall integration and a password manager.

Software 64

Software Malware Antivirus Spyware 64

Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

The information the attacker is looking to gain could be login information, names, titles, phone numbers, banking information, or many other types of personally identifiable information. These can include viruses, trojans, worms, spyware and adware.

Security Awareness 70

Security Awareness Wireless Ransomware Passwords 70

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

It can be a password, a fingerprint, a face scan. Identity check – a set of actions (a password, a fingerprint, or a face scan) designed for verification of someone’s identity. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

In this simple environment network security followed a simple protocol: Authenticate the user : using a computer login (username + password) Check the user’s permissions: using Active Directory or a similar Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Enable communication with authorized network resources (servers, printers, etc.)

Network Security 98

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Threat actors can develop fake mobile apps to install adware, steal PII and financial data, extract cookies and credentials, and download further payloads (such as spyware) from a remote-controlled domain. Once again, the sophistication of the apps varied greatly; however, they largely shared one purpose: deceive users into downloading them.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

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. Top 10 banking malware families.

Mobile 107

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 107

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Just 15 percent of people use a password manager. 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.

Password Management 142

Password Management Passwords Antivirus Accountability 142

SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Looking for alternative sources to download a streaming app or an episode of a show, users often discover various types of malware, including Trojans, spyware and backdoors, as well as naughty applications, such as adware. Just like any sign-in page, most of these ask to enter an email and password for the viewer account.

Phishing 128

Phishing Accountability Malware Adware 128

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 29, 2022

Criminals socially engineer their way to bank details with fake arrest warrants. Reset your password now! Source code of password manager LastPass stolen by attacker. Adware found on Google Play — PDF Reader servicing up full screen ads. Google flags man as sex abuser after he sends photos of child to doctor.

Social Engineering 72

Social Engineering Adware Password Management Manufacturing 72

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

For example, once it infects your device, a keylogger will start tracking every keystroke you make and sending a log of those keystrokes to the hacker, allowing them to reconstruct any sensitive information you might have entered after infection, such as your PIN, password, or social security number. Want to Learn More About Malware?

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Once installed, these files would primarily load Adware – programs that flooded victims’ devices with unwanted advertising and gathered their personal data for third-party use, but in particular cases the same spreading technique is used to download malicious implants for targeted espionage. Kaspersky detected 1.66

Scams 75

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 75

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 119,252 unique users. In Q2 2021, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 119,252 unique users. Top 10 banking malware families. Geography of financial malware attacks.

Adware 116

Adware Ransomware Malware IoT 116

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 104,257 unique users. In Q3 2021, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 104,257 unique users. Top 10 banking malware families. Geography of financial malware attacks.

Malware 136

Malware Ransomware Adware IoT 136

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 107,848 unique users. In Q1 2022 Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of malware designed to steal money from bank accounts on the computers of 107,848 unique users. TOP 10 banking malware families.

Mobile 137

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 137

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 99,989 unique users. Number of users attacked by banking malware. In Q3 2022, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 99,989 unique users. Financial threats.

Mobile 121

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 121

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Attempts to run malware for stealing money from online bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 106,863 unique users. Financial threats Financial threat statistics In Q1 2023, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 106,863 unique users. 2 Afghanistan 4.6 3 Paraguay 2.8

Mobile 93

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 93

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. Financial threats Financial threat statistics In Q3 2023, Kaspersky solutions blocked the launch of at least one piece of banking malware on the computers of 76,551 unique users. 2 Turkmenistan 3.5 3 China 2.4

Mobile 117

Mobile Ransomware Malware IoT 117