Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Apple launched its M1 chip and cybercriminals developed a malware sample specifically for it, the latest generation of Macs are their next targets. The popular security researcher Patrick Wardle discovered one of the first malware designed to target latest generation of Apple devices using the company M1 chip. ” concludes Wardle.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2021

Kaspersky researchers spotted a new variant of the XCSSET Mac malware that compiled for devices running on Apple M1 chips. The malware also allows attackers to capture screenshots and exfiltrate stolen documents to the attackers’ server. Recently experts spotted other malware specifically designed to infect Mac running on M1 chips.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Researchers spotted a new variant of an adware and coin-miner botnet operated by Stantinko threat actors that now targets Linux servers. Researchers from Intezer have spotted a new variant of an adware and coin-miner botnet that is operated by Stantinko threat actors since 2012. proxy.conf” and is delivered together with the malware.

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Security Affairs

MAY 18, 2022

Researchers spotted a new variant of the UpdateAgent macOS malware dropper that was employed in attacks in the wild. Researchers from the Jamf Threat Labs team have uncovered a new variant of the UpdateAgent macOS malware dropper. Upon executing the malware, it connects to a remote server and retrieves a bash script to be executed.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

Apple has removed one of the most popular anti-malware app called Adware Doctor:Anti Malware &Ad from the official macOS App Store. Adware Doctor the top paid utility in the official Mac App Store, it has a good reputation with thousands of reviews and a 4.8 Adware Doctor is stealing your privacy.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 7, 2021

A new supply chain attack made the headlines, threat actors compromised at least one update server of smartphone maker Gigaset to deliver malware. The German device maker Gigaset was the victim of supply chain attack, threat actors compromised at least one server of the company to deliver malware. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Gigaset).

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2022

2021 saw a massive surge in detections of malware, adware, and Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs). Detections of malware on Windows business machines were 143% higher in 2021 than in 2020, and 65% higher on consumer machines. Windows malware detection totals 2019-2021.

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Bleeping Computer

JULY 28, 2022

Threat actors are generating revenue by using adware bundles, malware, or even hacking into Microsoft SQL servers, to convert devices into proxies that are rented through online proxy services. [.].

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2021

But over the last few years, credible threats, exploits, and hacks of Apple products have become more persistent. In the 2020 State of Malware Report, Malwarebytes researchers found that Mac malware—primarily backdoors, data stealers, and cryptominers—had risen by 61 percent over the previous year. No matter the malware.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 30, 2021

as soon as possible in order to patch a vulnerability that allows a malware known as Shlayer to bypass all of Apple’s security measures, including Gatekeeper and File Quarantine. In truth, Shlayer is malicious and it burrows deep into the user’s system, from where it launches an adware scam.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Experts at Trend Micro have detected a new strain of MacOS malware that hides inside a Windows executable to avoid detection. Security experts at Trend Micro have spotted a new strain of MacOS malware disguises itself as a Windows executable file to evade detection. The malware is carried via. ” continues the report.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Security experts at Carbon Black have recently discovered a new strain of the Shlayer malware that targets macOS versions. Security experts at Carbon Black have recently spotted a new strain of the Shlayer malware that targets MacOS versions from 10.10.5 up to 10.14.3. ” reads the analysis published by Carbon Black.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 16, 2022

Researchers at antivirus firm Dr. Web discovered malware in the Google Play Store that was downloaded two million times. An investigation conducted by the antivirus firm Dr. Web in May resulted in the discovery of multiple adware and information-stealing malware on the official Google Play Store. The Android.Spy.4498

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The Yanluowang group is linked to "Evil Corp," the Lapsus$ gang (responsible for a recent Uber attack ), and FiveHands malware. Google Play and Apple Store caught in adware scheme. See the list of the most downloaded adware apps. Hackers breach 'Fast Company' systems. This article has more.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 11, 2021

So, just by simply following the below steps, you can not only secure your smart phone from hacking campaigns, but also keep it free from adware or mining malware. 2- Using an antivirus solution on your smart device helps in keeping malware, adware and spyware at bay.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2020

. “the apps in question are 21 gaming apps that come packed with hidden adware that is part of the HiddenAds family. The tainted gaming apps are bundled with HiddenAds malware, which is known to be an adware that serves intrusive ads outside of the app. In September, we saw adware spread via TikTok.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2020

Microsoft warns of a spike in malware spreading via pirate streaming services and movie piracy sites during the COVID-19 pandemic. Crooks are attempting to take advantage of COVID-19 pandemic spreading malware via pirate streaming services and movie piracy sites during the COVID-19 outbreak, Microsoft warns. Pierluigi Paganini.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 26, 2021

allowed hackers to circumvent much of Apple’s built-in malware detection for programs downloaded from the internet. ” An adware group had already been using the bug in the wild. allowed hackers to circumvent much of Apple’s built-in malware detection for programs downloaded from the internet.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

VMware and Microsoft are warning of a widespread Chromeloader malware campaign that distributes several malware families. The malware is able to redirect the user’s traffic and hijacking user search queries to popular search engines, including Google, Yahoo, and Bing. SecurityAffairs – hacking, malware).

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Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2019

Mac security software firm Intego has spotted a new Mac malware dubbed OSX/Linker that exploits a recently disclosed macOS Gatekeeper vulnerability. Experts at Mac security software firm Intego discovered a new piece of Mac malware dubbed OSX/Linker that exploits a recently disclosed macOS Gatekeeper bypass vulnerability.

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SecureList

AUGUST 16, 2022

Google deleted it from the Chrome Web Store, but the malware had already infected more than 400 Chrome users, putting their data at huge risk. For instance, when an account of the developer of a popular add-on was hijacked after a phishing attack, millions of users received adware on their devices without their knowledge. Methodology.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 28, 2022

” Microleaves has long been classified by antivirus companies as adware or as a “potentially unwanted program” (PUP), the euphemism that antivirus companies use to describe executable files that get installed with ambiguous consent at best, and are often part of a bundle of software tied to some “free” download.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 18, 2022

Malware HunterTeam and Bleeping Computer reported the born of a new marketplace called Industrial Spy that sells stolen data and offers free stolen data to its members. MalwareHunterTeam researchers spotted malware samples [ 1 , 2 ] that drop the following wallpaper that promotes the site. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Industrial Spy).

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Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2021

Uptycs threat research team analyzed macOS malware threat landscape and discovered that Shlayer and Bundlore are the most predominant malware. The Uptycs threat research team has been observing over 90% of macOS malware in our daily analysis and customer telemetry alerts using shell scripts.

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Security Affairs

JULY 17, 2019

Threat actors used the Extembro DNS- changer Trojan in an adware campaign to prevent users from accessing security-related websites. Security experts at Malwarebytes observed an adware campaign that involved the Extembro DNS- changer Trojan to prevent users from accessing websites of security vendors. ” concludes the analysis.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 16, 2019

Scranos is a powerful cross-platform rootkit-enabled spyware discovered while investigating malware posing as legitimate software like video players, drivers and even anti-virus products. Although the campaign has not reached the magnitude of the Zacinlo adware campaign, it is already infecting users worldwide.”

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The apps are infected with the Android/Trojan.HiddenAds.BTGTHB malware, the apps totaled at least one million downloads. The apps were used as part of an adware campaign redirecting victims to websites under the control of the attackers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Android apps). 1,000+ downloads. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Clicker apps are adware software that loads ads in invisible frames or in the background and clicks them to generate revenue for the threat actors behind the campaign. “Recently the McAfee Mobile Research Team has identified new Clicker malware that sneaked into Google Play. SecurityAffairs – hacking, clicker apps).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The experts discovered that digital certificates are then used to spread malware, mainly adware. Threat actors sign their malware with legitimate digital certificates to avoid detection. The researchers provided evidence that the threat actors sold the purchased certificates to a cybercrime gang that used them to spread malware.

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SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2023: A total of 5,704,599 mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks were blocked. Quarterly highlights The number of malware, adware, or unwanted software attacks on mobile devices began to climb again in Q2 2023. of all threats detected. 16.79 +3.52

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In some cases, the Fangxiao landing pages were displaying malicious ads that if clicked from an Android device deliver the Triada malware. “The Fangxiao campaigns are effective lead generation methods which have been redirected to various domains, from malware, to referral links, to ads and adware.”

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 30, 2021

Source: Reuters) Researchers from vpnMentor discovered an insecure database belonging to EskyFun , a Chinese Android game developer, exposing millions of gamers to hacking. Source: The New York Times) Phishers used an XSS vulnerability in UPS’s official site to spread malware. Source: IT News). Stay safe, everyone!

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SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Attempts to run malware designed to steal money via online access to bank accounts were stopped on the computers of 118,099 users. At the end of last year, the number of users attacked by malware designed to steal money from bank accounts gradually decreased, a trend that continued in Q1 2021. Top 10 banking malware families.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2019

DealPly adware abuses reputation services to remain under the radar. Houston County Schools in Alabama delayed the school years opening due to a malware attack. GermanWiper, a data-wiping malware that is targeting Germany. GermanWiper, a data-wiping malware that is targeting Germany. Once again thank you!

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 17, 2023

The researchers reported that in just one week they have observed more than a thousand new malware samples in the wild delivering the proxy application. Once installed on a compromised system, the malware download and install the proxy application. The malware uses specific Inno Setup parameters to silently install the proxy.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 14, 2019

The experts analyzed dozens of torrents and discovered that most of them are delivered in bundle with malware or Adware, exposing at risk of infection the average user with a few interactions. The analysis shed the light on the risk faced by users while searching for movies, games, and software on popular BitTorrent trackers.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2023

Experts found new MOVEit Transfer SQL Injection flaws The University of Manchester suffered a cyber attack and suspects a data breach Russians charged with hacking Mt. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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