eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

Adware : Though not all security professionals consider adware malicious, this threat category presents users with unwanted advertisements and may track their activities without consent. is a type of malware that will encrypt a user’s data and hold it for “ransom” until the attacker is paid. Types of mobile malware. ransomware?

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Mobile Malware Adware Banking 104

Hacker Combat

APRIL 21, 2021

They act on people’s concerns about the virus by providing phishing malware or schemes disguised in fake medical centers alerts that talk about the current treatment developments or effective vaccines. Hackers grab the opportunity to entice people into phishing malware attacks.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We have seen news of ChatGPT leaking user’s information and law enforcement asking for backdoors in encryption routines. Passwords Google and Microsoft made good on their promise to back passkeys , an encryption-based alternative to passwords that can’t be stolen, guessed, cracked, or phished. This is changing.

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SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Lazarus made use of COVID-19 themes in its spear-phishing emails, embellishing them with personal information gathered using publicly available sources. Ransomware encrypting virtual hard disks. Ransomware gangs are exploiting vulnerabilities in VMware ESXi to target virtual hard disks and encrypt the data stored on them.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

A common example is phishing. Phishing is a type of social engineering attack whereby hackers send fictitious emails or other communication , from what appears to be a trusted company, to induce victims to reveal personal information such as passwords, usernames or payment details. Awareness of Phishing Scams.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

of all Mac detections in 2020—the rest can be attributed to Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) and Adware ThiefQuest tricked many researchers into believing it was the first example of ransomware on macOS since 2017, but the malware was hiding its real activity of massive data exfiltration. In short, in 2020, cyberthreats evolved.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 9, 2022

By acting as a “middleman” between your network and device – data transmitted through public Wi-Fi is rarely encrypted. Be cautious when you enter public wi-fi and use VPN to protect you from hacking techniques and phishing attacks. If you lack the inspiration to come up with uncommon paroles, use password generator webpages.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 13, 2023

VPNs create a secure, encrypted "tunnel" between your device and the VPN server, through which all of your internet traffic is routed—so if your ISP is collecting your data, it won’t be able to read it. Best-in-class encryption secures your personal information. Uses heuristics to sniff out and block unknown phishing sites.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

First, the threat actor sends a spear-phishing email to the potential victim with a lure to download additional documents. The attackers gained access to the enterprise network using carefully crafted phishing emails. The attackers compress stolen files into encrypted and password-protected ZIP archives. Other malware.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Can remove trojans, ransomware, worms, viruses, rootkits, adware, potentially unwanted programs, and other objects. They provide a first line of defense against fake, scam, phishing and spoofed websites, created to harm devices, compromise security, and even steal personal information. Anti-phishing, spam and fraud prevention.

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Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 105

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Let’s take a phishing email that one of our colleagues got some time ago as an example to illustrate the most common signs: 1. One of the worst consequences that can happen via phishing emails is lateral movement. It encrypts your files and displays a typical ransom note. What is Lateral Movement?

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SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

Communication with the server can take place either over raw TCP sockets encrypted with RC4, or via HTTPS. All of these documents were blank, suggesting the existence of precursor documents – possibly delivered by means of spear-phishing or a previous infection – that trigger the download of the RTF files. We Are Back ?

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Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 142

SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2023

In 2013, extortionists added encryption to their genre and started locking down victims' files instead of screens or web browsers. In 2019, crooks shifted their focus to enterprises and pioneered in stealing data in addition to encrypting it, which turned these raids into an explosive mix of blackmail and breaches.

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SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

Often, malicious and unwanted apps created with a binding service are distributed through phishing texts, dubious websites with cracked games and software, and more. Our binder’s main ADVANTAGES: Runtime/scantime FUD Runtime cleanness is achieved by encrypting the Android bot with our cryptor BEFORE binding. Blocked in CIS.

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Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 134

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Common types of malware include viruses, Trojans, ransomware, spyware and adware, each with distinct characteristics and effects that pose significant risks to individuals and organizations. It infiltrates systems through phishing attacks or malicious downloads.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Encryption will regularly be used to protect the data from interception. In the broadest sense, defense in depth uses: Data security : protects data at rest and in transit such as encryption, database security, message security, etc. For example, hackers can use packet sniffers or a phishing link using a man-in-the-middle attack.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Unlike traditional antivirus programs, which primarily focus on viruses, anti-malware solutions address a wider array of threats, including spyware, adware, ransomware, and trojans. Intego offers robust malware detection and removal, firewall protection, and anti-phishing measures.

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Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

There are two primary types of emails that attackers use to infiltrate an end user system or compromise credentials or other sensitive or otherwise protected types of information – phishing emails and emails with embedded malicious links. These can include viruses, trojans, worms, spyware and adware. What is CIO fraud?

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Spinone

DECEMBER 23, 2019

And yet, an antivirus program is a necessary line of defense that secures your devices from viruses, adware, worms, trojans, and others. It’s simple: since ransomware is often spread as downloadable malware, there is a chance that antivirus will detect and block it before it encrypted any files.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Data from the Brazilian Federation of Banks registered a considerable increase in crime (such as explosions at bank branches to steal money) and cybercrime (increased phishing and social-engineering attacks) against banking customers and banking infrastructure. Of course, this is the result of economic problems caused by the pandemic.

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Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 137

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Despite these uncovered campaigns, attackers were still more likely to hunt for cryptocurrency using phishing, offering dubious cryptocurrency exchange platforms, and launching cryptojacking to illicitly mint cryptocurrency. In the past, many actors would join forces to attack and encrypt as many organizations around the world as possible.

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Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 107

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2024

They’d decrypt and inspect encrypted traffic to detect hidden dangers while assuring compliance with regulatory requirements. SSL/TLS Inspection SWGs apply secure sockets layer (SSL) and transport layer security (TLS) inspection to detect hidden risks in encrypted online traffic. Identity management, access control, authentication.

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Firewall Architecture Malware Internet 63

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Data encryption – a way to secure private information by encoding it so no third parties could watch or access it. To read the encoded (encrypted) file, you must decode it by using a decryption key. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline.

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SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

The word “covid” in various combinations was typically used in the names of packages hiding spyware and banking Trojans, adware or Trojan droppers. Last year was notable for both malware and adware, the two very close in terms of capabilities. Number of adware attacks on mobile users in 2019 and 2020 ( download ).

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Mobile Malware Adware Banking 143

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In June, the FBI announced that it had obtained over 7,000 decryption keys for files encrypted by Lockbit ransomware attacks. This spyware is notable for requesting an administrator password through osascript, displaying a phishing window. The Bureau encourages victims to contact the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov.

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SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

40% users of Kaspersky solutions in the EU encountered at least one phishing attack. 86,584,675 phishing attempts were blocked by Kaspersky solutions in the EU. Overall, during the reporting period, adware and its components were registered on 89.60% of users’ computers on which Web Anti-Virus was triggered.

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SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

The majority (61.43%) of the discovered threats belonged to the adware category. For instance, adware that belongs to the AdWare.AndroidOS.Notifyer family was distributed in the first quarter under the guise of a file named ir.corona.viruss.apk, and Backdoor.AndroidOS.Ahmyth.f Quarterly highlights. Verdict. %*. Mobile banking Trojans.

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Mobile Adware Malware Banking 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. Activation: The ransomware begins encrypting sensitive files or locking down the system. Ransomware.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Once installed, these files would primarily load Adware – programs that flooded victims’ devices with unwanted advertising and gathered their personal data for third-party use, but in particular cases the same spreading technique is used to download malicious implants for targeted espionage. Scam and phishing.

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