SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

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. Adware and other potentially unwanted applications were as usual the most widespread threats for macOS. 2 Peru 11.86

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Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 106

Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

Poorly configured Linux and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are at risk of compromise from a cryptojacking campaign , according to researchers at Microsoft. The attacks, which involve brute forcing a way into a system, are designed to profit from mining in illicit fashion for cryptocurrency.

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IoT Adware Firmware Internet 93

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

For now, we can tentatively assume that the growth in cryptocurrency prices, in particular bitcoin, has attracted the attention of cybercriminals and returned miners to their toolkit. Updated adware for the new Macs also immediately appeared, in particular the Pirrit family (whose members placed high in our Top 20 threats for macOS).

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Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 117

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.

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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.” Adware from the Pirrit family was encountered most frequently out of all macOS threats in the listed countries.

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Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 137

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In particular, researchers found Operation In(ter)ception , a campaign operated by North Korean Lazarus group, which targets macOS users looking for cryptocurrency jobs. As usual, our TOP 20 ranking for biggest threats encountered by users of Kaspersky security solutions for macOS were dominated by adware. IoT attacks.

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Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 122

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

The TraderTraitor campaign targets cryptocurrency and blockchain organizations, attacking with malicious crypto applications for both Windows and macOS. As usual, the TOP 20 ranking for threats detected by Kaspersky security solutions for macOS users is dominated by various adware. IoT attacks. IoT threat statistics.

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