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Warning over free online file converters that actually install malware

Malwarebytes

The FBI warned specifically about that malware leading to ransomware attacks, but we’ve also seen similar sites that install browser hijackers, adware, and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These extensions are often browser hijackers and adware. Report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Imageconvertors[.]com

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Be Very Sparing in Allowing Site Notifications

Krebs on Security

These so-called “push notifications” rely on an Internet standard designed to work similarly across different operating systems and web browsers. The company’s site currently is ranked by Alexa.com as among the top 2,000 sites in terms of Internet traffic globally.

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Safer Internet Day, or why Brad Pitt needed an internet bodyguard

Malwarebytes

February 6, 2024 is Safer Internet Day. When I was asked to write about the topic, I misunderstood the question and heard: “can you cover save the internet” and we all agreed that it might be too late for that. The internet has been around for quite some time now, and most of us wouldn’t know what to do without it.

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Macs targeted by info stealers in new era of cyberthreats

Malwarebytes

The latest, major threats to Mac computers can steal passwords and credit card details with delicate precision, targeting victims across the internet based on their device, location, and operating system. For years, then, a great deal of malware activity has focused on Windows devices.

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Scranos – A Cross Platform, Rootkit-Enabled Spyware rapidly spreading

Security Affairs

Although the campaign has not reached the magnitude of the Zacinlo adware campaign, it is already infecting users worldwide.” The main dropper is able to steal browser cookies and login credentials from Google Chrome, Chromium, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Baidu Browser and Yandex.

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Mobile malware evolution 2020

SecureList

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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Gaming-related cyberthreats in 2020 and 2021

SecureList

In this report, we cover PC and mobile threats as well as various phishing schemes that capitalize on popular games. Additionally, we checked our database for gaming-related spam campaigns and phishing schemes that are used in the wild. An overwhelming majority (83%) of files distributed under the guise of mobile games are adware.

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