SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This type of cyberextortion predated Trojans, which encrypt the victim’s files. 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. million in damage. 2 Peru 11.86

Mobile 97

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 97

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Cryptocurrency targeted attacks. The cryptocurrency business continues to grow, and people continue to invest their money in this market because it’s a digital asset and all transactions occur online. More cryptocurrency-related threats: fake hardware wallets, smart contract attacks, DeFi hacks, and more.

Cryptocurrency 107

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 107

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

VileRAT is a Python implant, part of an evasive and highly intricate attack campaign against foreign exchange and cryptocurrency trading companies. The attackers compress stolen files into encrypted and password-protected ZIP archives. RedLine also comes with a cryptocurrency miner. Other malware.

Malware 129

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 129

Malwarebytes

JULY 1, 2022

Adware bundles in the early 2000s capitalised on this approach, with revenue paid for dozens of adverts popping on desktops in as short a time as possible. When the attacker is good and ready, ransomware is deployed, encrypting the files on the machines and rendering them useless. That smash and grab spirit lives on. Click to run.

Ransomware 86

Ransomware Encryption Adware Software 86

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

The most popular application categories to hide malware and unwanted software include cryptocurrency trackers, financial apps, QR-code scanners and even dating apps. Malware and unwanted software is frequently injected into cryptocurrency trackers, financial apps, QR-code scanners and even dating apps.

Malware 134

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 134

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2023

There are many categories of malware that cybercriminals could install through juice jacking, including adware, cryptominers, ransomware, spyware, or Trojans. While cryptominers mine a mobile phone's CPU/GPU for cryptocurrency and drain its battery, ransomware freezes devices or encrypts files for ransom.

Mobile 98

Mobile Malware Banking Spyware 98

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Data encryption – a way to secure private information by encoding it so no third parties could watch or access it. To read the encoded (encrypted) file, you must decode it by using a decryption key. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

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 143

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 143

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

If the victim organization is slow to pay up, even though its files are encrypted and some of its confidential data has been stolen, the attackers additionally threaten to carry out a DDoS attack. In addition, we detected an interesting adware program written in the Rust language, and assigned it the verdict AdWare.OSX.Convuster.a. .

Mobile 102

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 102

Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2021

The malware also implements ransomware behavior, it is able to encrypt files and display a ransom note. This behavior allows the malicious code to replace cryptocurrency addresses, and steal credentials for online services (amoCRM, Apple ID, Google, Paypal, SIPMarket, and Yandex) and payment card information from the Apple Store.

Malware 119

Malware Adware Architecture Antivirus 119

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

This rating only includes attacks by malicious programs that fall under the Malware class; it does not include Web Anti-Virus detections of potentially dangerous or unwanted programs such as RiskTool or adware. Not included are Riskware-type programs and adware. Cryptocurrency. Verdict*. %**. DangerousObject.Multi.Generic.

Phishing 145

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 145

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Easily one of the most frustrating types of malware, adware is software designed to harass users with a torrent of unwanted or malicious ads. Some signs of adware infection include: Your browser is noticeably slower than usual. Activation: The ransomware begins encrypting sensitive files or locking down the system. Ransomware.

Malware 70

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 70

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

million) including denominated in cryptocurrency; $600,000; 500,000 euros; computer equipment, the crypto wallets that were used to perpetrate crimes, and 20 luxury cars that were purchased with illicitly obtained money.” RUransom malware was discovered in March, which was created to encrypt files on computers in Russia.

Mobile 132

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 132

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

This might have been a test build, as the sample did not encrypt any files, but these events may herald the impending return of REvil. Kaspersky researchers found a way to recover files encrypted by the Yanluowang ransomware and released a decryptor for all victims. was the most common adware encountered in these three countries.

Mobile 69

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 69

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

As a result, the attacker can steal confidential data, encrypt critical files on the server to to extort money from the victim, etc. In particular, researchers found Operation In(ter)ception , a campaign operated by North Korean Lazarus group, which targets macOS users looking for cryptocurrency jobs. Vulnerability statistics.

Mobile 117

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 117