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Stolen data can include anything from your payment details to your medical records, passwords, and more. Infecting systems and using them to mine cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Hackers demand cryptocurrency in exchange for the decryption key that allows you to access your data again. Adware isn’t always bad. Ransomware.
Separately, in September 2023, Malwarebytes discovered a cybercriminal campaign that tricked Mac users into accidentally installing a type of malware that can steal passwords, browser data, cookies, files, and cryptocurrency. But different threats still need effective protection, which is where Malwarebytes Premium can help.
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The attacks, which involve brute forcing a way into a system, are designed to profit from mining in illicit fashion for cryptocurrency. Years ago you’d occasionally see adware programs try to remove rivals from a PC, in order to take all of the ad revenue for its creator.
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.
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