SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Lastly, the CVE-2021-21017 vulnerability, discovered in Adobe Reader, caused a heap buffer overflow by means of a specially crafted document, giving an attacker the ability to execute code. 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).

Mobile 108

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 108

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

SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

One of the last threats to be discovered in Q1 was a Rust backdoor disguised as a VisualStudio updater and spreading as documents describing job openings. IoT attacks IoT threat statistics The protocol distribution of devices that attacked Kaspersky honeypots in Q1 2024 is as follows. AdWare.OSX.Amc.e Trojan.OSX.Agent.gen 5.35

Mobile 116

Mobile Ransomware Adware IoT 116

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

IoT Opens Excessive Entry Points. The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably the future of technology. It is imperative for employers to now ensure that all IoT devices are set up correctly and no room for a network breach is left. Ransomware is a type of malware, but others exist, including spyware, adware, bots and Trojans.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

This error can occur in the Equation Editor component when processing objects in a specially constructed document, and its exploitation causes a buffer overflow and allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code. As in the previous quarter, a total of 15 of the Top 20 threats for macOS are adware programs. IoT attacks.

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Adware Ransomware Malware IoT 116

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

These are CVE-2017-11882 and CVE-2018-0802 , which cause a buffer overflow when processing objects in a specially crafted document in the Equation Editor component and ultimately allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Adware from the Pirrit family was encountered most frequently out of all macOS threats in the listed countries.

Mobile 138

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 138

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The attacker can exploit it by using the standard functionality that allows office documents to download templates, implemented with the help of special ActiveX components. 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.

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Malware Ransomware Adware IoT 137