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. As you can see in the example below, in 2014 some threat actors preferred internet relay chats (IRCs) to organize DDoS attacks.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks currently will be used more often against internet-exposed resources, but can also be used by an attacker to take down networks and internal servers. Some anti-DDoS software and other resilience capabilities will also be built into routers, firewalls, etc. or network traffic.

Network Security 98

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. DDoS (denial-of-service attack) – a type of a cyber attack which makes the site user wants to visit unusable by flooding it with malicious traffic.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

As in the previous quarter, a total of 15 of the Top 20 threats for macOS are adware programs. In Q2 2021, first place by share of attacked users went to India (3.77%), where adware applications from the Pirrit family were most frequently encountered. Detailed IoT threat statistics are published in our Q2 2021 DDoS report: [link].

Adware 114

Adware Ransomware Malware IoT 114

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

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans).

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans).

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

The TOP 20 threats to users detected by Kaspersky security solutions for macOS is usually dominated by various adware apps. The top two places in the rating were taken by adware apps from the AdWare.OSX.Pirrit family, while third place was taken by a member of the Monitor.OSX.HistGrabber.b IoT attacks. IoT threat statistics.

Mobile 136

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 136

Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

Gaining control of multiple computers to launch denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against other networks. Adware is software designed to serve advertisements to you, either within your web browser or in other programs. Adware isn’t always bad. Some free apps, for instance, include adware as a way to make revenue from ads.

Malware 98

Malware Adware Advertising Spyware 98

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Speaking of the most widespread threats detected by Kaspersky security solutions for macOS, most of our Top 20 ranking positions are occupied by various adware apps. Spain and India came in second and third, with the Pirrit family adware as their prevalent threat. Among the noteworthy ones is Monitor.OSX.HistGrabber.b IoT attacks.

Malware 139

Malware Ransomware Adware IoT 139

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

As usual, the TOP 20 ranking for threats detected by Kaspersky security solutions for macOS users is dominated by various adware. was the most common adware encountered in these three countries. Detailed IoT-threat statistics are published in the DDoS report for Q2 2022. AdWare.OSX.Amc.e, AdWare.OSX.Amc.e IoT attacks.

Mobile 96

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 96

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. Want to Learn More About Malware? Check Out How to Prevent Different Types of Malware.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

As usual, our TOP 20 ranking for biggest threats encountered by users of Kaspersky security solutions for macOS were dominated by adware. Detailed IoT-threat statistics are published in the DDoS report for Q3 2022. AdWare.OSX.Amc.e, touted as “Advanced Mac Cleaner,” had taken the top place for a second quarter in a row.

Mobile 121

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 121

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

If not ransomware, then DDoS or possibly both. Botnet operators use infected devices to carry out DDoS attacks or mine cryptocurrency. Cybercriminals also found a host of new tools for amplifying DDoS attacks. Using it for trading or simply swapping is not as easy as it used to be. Extortion on the rise.

Cryptocurrency 140

Cryptocurrency Banking Ransomware Cybercrime 140