SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

At its core, this tactic revolves around gaming the trust users put in reputable internet services, including search engines, and the familiarity they have with online advertising per se. This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back.

Cybercrime 108

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 108

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The Morris Worm, ostensibly created to map the internet, ultimately brought down roughly 6000 systems. Early Internet. As the ARPANET evolved into the internet, connecting exponentially more computers throughout the world, malicious code likewise made advances. Ransomware. Trojans/Spyware. Logic bombs.

Malware 96

Malware Software Ransomware Adware 96

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Navigating the internet in 2022 is more dangerous than ever for Australian netizens. Anti-virus giant, Kaspersky, blocked 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware, and risk-ware attacks. Each attack usually targets government agencies, business enterprise executives, etc. Apple iOS users often fall prey to mobile scams; around 30.1%

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

The results of the investigation, which involved the FBI and several other US government agencies, was reported to US President Joe Biden. As in the previous quarter, a total of 15 of the Top 20 threats for macOS are adware programs. The incident led to fuel outages and a state of emergency in four states. Country*. % Mauritania.

Adware 115

Adware Ransomware Malware IoT 115

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

MAY 27, 2022

It happened shortly after the Conti group expressed support for the Russian government’s actions on its website. The TOP 20 threats to users detected by Kaspersky security solutions for macOS is usually dominated by various adware apps. The true identity of the individual who leaked the data is currently unknown. IoT attacks.

Mobile 137

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 137

Krebs on Security

JULY 16, 2019

What follows are a series of clues that point to the likely real-life identity of a Russian man who appears responsible for enabling a ridiculous amount of cybercriminal activity on the Internet today. It is allowed to host: ordinary sites, doorway pages, satellites, codecs, adware, tds, warez, pharma, spyware, exploits, zeus, IRC, etc.

Cybercrime 217

Cybercrime Phishing Banking Malware 217

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

The announcement followed a high-profile attack on Costa Rica’s information systems, which prompted the government to declare a state of emergency. As usual, the TOP 20 ranking for threats detected by Kaspersky security solutions for macOS users is dominated by various adware. AdWare.OSX.Amc.e, AdWare.OSX.Amc.e IoT attacks.

Mobile 97

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 97

Hacker Combat

APRIL 21, 2021

For the past few months, the restrictions imposed by governments to combat pandemic concerns have encouraged employees to practice the “work from home” scheme. This also allows your personnel to scan the internet anytime and anywhere they want with no risks from possible threats.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity Digital transformation Adware Spyware 98

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

70% of Internet user computers in the EU experienced at least one Malware-class attack. Successful exploitation of any of them can cause infection of the system where the platform is installed (mostly, enterprise and government PCs). Not included are Riskware-type programs and adware. Main figures. Verdict*. %**.

Phishing 144

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 144

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Two drivers of this conflict are not having a separate room for every family member who needs to work from home (26%) and arguments about how much children should use the Internet (33%). Part of the problem is that, when we teach good Internet safety practices, we are typically speaking to active internet users.

Scams 75

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 75

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The Updated Advisory on Potential Sanctions Risks for Facilitating Ransomware Payments describes the potential sanctions risks associated with making and facilitating ransomware payments and provides information for contacting relevant US government. This concerns, for instance, money transfers and, potentially, other financial activities.

Cryptocurrency 140

Cryptocurrency Banking Ransomware Cybercrime 140