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. When certain events are detected, the banking Trojan opens a window that displays a web page with a request for bank card details. Pandemic theme in mobile threats.

Mobile 145

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 145

SecureList

MARCH 20, 2024

million malware, adware, and riskware attacks on mobile devices. The same malware earlier had been found in the firmware of a kids’ smart watch by an Israeli manufacturer distributed mainly in Europe and the Middle East. It needs this to steal credentials and mimic touch events for bypassing 2FA.

Malware 130

Malware Mobile Firmware Spyware 130

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Ensuring there is extra bandwidth available, creating a DDoS response plan in the event of an attack or using a DDoS mitigation service are all great steps towards reducing the impact of an attack. Ransomware is a type of malware, but others exist, including spyware, adware, bots and Trojans.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Sporting events, like the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 (Qatar 2022 World Cup), attract massive attention from every corner of the world. Cyber threat actors, with varying resources and motivations, are highly interested in these eye-catching events too. In short, plenty of threat actors are interested in this sort of event.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

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