Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The experts discovered that digital certificates are then used to spread malware, mainly adware. The researchers provided evidence that the threat actors sold the purchased certificates to a cybercrime gang that used them to spread malware. SecurityAffairs – digital certificates, hacking). ” continues the analysis. .

Adware 105

Adware Advertising Marketing Antivirus 105

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The apps were used as part of an adware campaign redirecting victims to websites under the control of the attackers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Android apps). The researchers pointed out that older versions of the same apps have been detected in the past as different variants of Android/Trojan.HiddenAds. . Pierluigi Paganini.

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Adware Mobile Phishing Malware 123

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Clicker apps are adware software that loads ads in invisible frames or in the background and clicks them to generate revenue for the threat actors behind the campaign. SecurityAffairs – hacking, clicker apps). One of these apps, called DxClean, has more than five million times and its user rating was of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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Adware Mobile Advertising Malware 109

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

. “The Fangxiao campaigns are effective lead generation methods which have been redirected to various domains, from malware, to referral links, to ads and adware.” SecurityAffairs – hacking, phishing). ” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Phishing Adware Retail Malware 129

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to cause a massive wave of poverty, and that invariably translates into more people resorting to crime, including cybercrime. Cracking down hard on the cybercrime world. Analysis of forecasts for 2021. We should expect more fraud, targeting mostly BTC , because this cryptocurrency is the most popular.

Cryptocurrency 141

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 141

Security Affairs

AUGUST 17, 2023

The installation doesn’t require any user interaction and threat actors were observed installing also additional malware or adware elements. The loader is hidden in cracked software and games. The proxy application is packet using the Windows installer Inno Setup. ” reads the report published by AT&T.

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Adware Malware Cyber threats Software 98

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

“It’s no surprise that this pesky adware has been one of our most frequent attacks. SecurityAffairs – hacking, malware). This campaign has gone through many changes over the past few months, and we don’t expect it to stop.” ” concludes VMware. ” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. .

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Malware Adware Ransomware Security Intelligence 98

SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

More often than not, it delivers various kinds of adware to the infected device, but there are no technical limitations in terms of the type of downloads, so it may as well drop any other malware. Web resources with user-generated content, such as forums, as well as hacked legitimate resources, can be infected. AdWare.OSX.Amc.e

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Mobile Ransomware Adware IoT 116

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

These are attractive aspects that cybercrime groups will be unable to resist. And not only cybercrime groups, but also state-sponsored groups who have already started targeting this industry. More cryptocurrency-related threats: fake hardware wallets, smart contract attacks, DeFi hacks, and more.

Cryptocurrency 107

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 107

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

As cybercrime has become well-funded and increasingly sophisticated, phishing remains one of the most effective methods used by criminals to introduce malware into businesses. Hence, since ransomware locks down files permanently (unless businesses want to cough up the ransom) backups are a crucial safeguard to recover from the hack.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2023

In this correspondence, they emphasize that they don't hack companies themselves and simply provide a one-stop monetization platform for people who own stolen information. An offbeat hallmark of this marketplace is that its operators are using adware and cracked variants of popular applications to advertise the project.

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Ransomware Encryption Adware Data breaches 103

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

We hacked your (( Network )), and now all files, documents, images, databases and other important data are safely encrypted using the strongest algorithms ever. We observed hacked WordPress, Amazon and Azure servers used by the Trojan for storing archives. We Are Back ? You cannot access any of your files or services.

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Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 145

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

The main products that attackers buy are developers’ Google Play accounts that can be either hacked or registered by cybercriminals using stolen identities, as well as source code of various tools that help the buyer to upload their creations to Google Play. The only permission that a flashlight app needs is to use the flashlight.

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Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 136

Krebs on Security

JULY 16, 2019

For at least the past decade, a computer crook variously known as “ Yalishanda ,” “ Downlow ” and “ Stas_vl ” has run one of the most popular “bulletproof” Web hosting services catering to a vast array of phishing sites, cybercrime forums and malware download servers.

Cybercrime 216

Cybercrime Phishing Banking Malware 216

Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2023

Police dismantled bulletproof hosting service provider Lolek Hosted Python URL parsing function flaw can enable command execution UK govt contractor MPD FM leaks employee passport data Power Generator in South Africa hit with DroxiDat and Cobalt Strike The Evolution of API: From Commerce to Cloud Gafgyt botnet is targeting EoL Zyxel routers Charming (..)

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Data breaches Artificial Intelligence Cybercrime Adware 98

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Progress in combating cybercrime Europol and the U.S. Adware remained the most widespread threat to macOS users. Cybercriminals create these sites on purpose; they can infect hacked legitimate resources as well as web resources with user-created content, such as forums. TOP 20 threats for macOS Verdict %* 1 AdWare.OSX.Pirrit.ac

Mobile 93

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 93