Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly at risk of cyber-attacks, and often serve as a launch pad for larger threat campaigns, according to Cisco’s 2018 SMB Cybersecurity Report. The flexibility and scalability that the cloud offers makes this technology more compelling to small and mid-size businesses.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

To measure the level of the cybersecurity risk associated with gaming, we investigated several types of threats. Most threats uncovered on PC and mobile devices were adware, but dangerous malware was also present: from stealers to bankers, often leading to the loss of not just credentials but money, including cryptocurrency.

Adware 130

Adware Mobile Malware Phishing 130

The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2019

In a related development, OneSpan, a Chicago-based supplier of authentication technology to 2,000 banks worldwide, reports seeing a rise in cyber attacks targeting mobile banking patrons. Meanwhile, mobile security continues to advance , giving companies more options for dealing with shifting BYOD risks. Talk more soon.

Mobile 138

Mobile Spyware Banking Manufacturing 138

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Risks to Digital Identities: Attack Vectors. However, while the benefits of the internet are never-ending, it’s also important to understand the risks involved so you can help avoid exposing your sensitive information to untrusted environments. The Risks to Digital Identities: Attack Vectors. Dark Web Monitoring.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The analysts noted a report by internet security company ESET that said in the second quarter 2020, STOP was ranked third among ransomware families. The malware primarily targets home users and uses software crack package and adware bundles to get into systems, according to software vendor Wonderland Technology.

Ransomware 145

Ransomware Cybersecurity Encryption Malware 145

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. The Cloud Era.

Malware 96

Malware Software Ransomware Adware 96

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. Facebook incidents (a data breach in April and a data leak in October).

Cryptocurrency 126

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 126

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

For instance, financially-motivated threat actors often plant in malicious URLs spoofing these events to fraudulent sites, hoping to maximize their chances of scamming naive internet users for a quick (illicit) profit. Nowadays, such pages are necessary to build a brand, generate new business, and resolve customer issues.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

At its core, malware exploits existing network, device, or user vulnerabilities , posing as little a risk as annoying advertisements to the much more damaging demand for millions of dollars in ransom. Jump ahead: Adware. Rather than stealing data, adware is more of an irritant forcing users to see unwanted ads. with no internet.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2024

Secure web gateways (SWGs) are network security solutions that monitor and filter internet traffic to guard against threats and ensure policy compliance. They can be cloud-based or on-premises, preventing data loss while securing access to web-based apps and the internet. Deployment options: SWGs offer different deployment options.

Firewall 62

Firewall Architecture Malware Internet 62

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 13, 2023

Let’s face it, the Internet is kind of like the Wild West when it comes to threats to our privacy and security. 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.

VPN 75

VPN Phishing Internet Internet 75

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

To evaluate and compare the risk of being infected by banking Trojans and ATM/POS malware worldwide, for each country we calculated the share of users of Kaspersky products who faced this threat during the reporting period as a percentage of all users of our products in that country. Geography of financial malware attacks.

Adware 105

Adware Malware Ransomware IoT 105

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals. When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web.

Network Security 98

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks. Malware can be categorized based on how it behaves (adware, spyware and ransomware), and how it propagates from one victim to another (viruses, worms and trojans). What is Malware .

Cyber threats 113

Cyber threats Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 113

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

To evaluate and compare the risk of being infected by banking Trojans and ATM/POS malware worldwide, for each country and territory we calculated the share of Kaspersky users who faced this threat during the reporting period as a percentage of all users of our products in that country or territory. Geography of financial malware attacks.

Mobile 69

Mobile Adware Malware Ransomware 69

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

To evaluate and compare the risk of being infected by banking Trojans and ATM/POS malware worldwide, for each country and territory we calculated the share of users of Kaspersky products who faced this threat during the reporting period as a percentage of all users of our products in that country or territory. Geography of attacked users.

Mobile 118

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 118

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

For example, before making the first internet connection to its C2s, the Sunburst malware lies dormant for up to two weeks, preventing easy detection of this behaviour in sandboxes. Most malicious objects detected for the macOS platform are adware. You can read our analysis of a new adware program called Convuster here.

Malware 116

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 116

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The former threatened files accessible from the internet over SMB protocol and protected by a weak account password. Threats that target NAS remain prominent, so we recommend keeping these devices inaccessible from the internet to ensure maximum safety of your data. Number of users attacked by ransomware Trojans. Verdicts. %*.

Mobile 102

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 102

eSecurity Planet

JULY 31, 2024

Prevents, identifies, and remediates risks. EPP may not be well-suited to the demands of those who fall into these categories: Enterprises with advanced security requirements: EPP may not provide the comprehensive protection required by large organizations with high risk profiles. Basic protection focuses on recognized threats.

Antivirus 117

Antivirus Threat Detection Malware Software 117

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

To evaluate and compare the risk of being infected by banking Trojans and ATM/POS malware worldwide, for each country we calculated the share of users of Kaspersky products who faced this threat during the reporting period as a percentage of all users of our products in that country. Geography of financial malware attacks. IoT attacks.

Malware 110

Malware Adware Ransomware IoT 110

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Number of new ransomware modifications, Q1 2022 — Q1 2023 ( download ) Number of users attacked by ransomware Trojans In Q1 2023, Kaspersky products and technologies protected 60,900 users from ransomware attacks. Adware remained the most widespread threat to macOS users. 2 Bangladesh 1.47 3 Taiwan 0.65 4 Mozambique 0.59 8 Iraq 0.30

Mobile 73

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 73

Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

Despite all the technological solutions to any problem in today’s world, there is always the human-factor to consider. The best technology cannot account for the actions and specifically the mistakes that humans can make which may totally undermine the solution that technology provides.

Security Awareness 70

Security Awareness Wireless Ransomware Passwords 70

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Number of new ransomware modifications, Q3 2022 — Q3 2023 ( download ) Number of users attacked by ransomware Trojans In Q3 2023, Kaspersky products and technologies protected 46,872 users from ransomware attacks. Adware programs and fake system accelerators remained the main threat to macOS users in Q3. 2 Bangladesh 1.39 6 Iraq 0.27

Mobile 90

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 90

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Number of new ransomware modifications, Q2 2022 — Q2 2023 ( download ) Number of users attacked by ransomware Trojans In Q2 2023, Kaspersky products and technologies protected 57,612 users from ransomware attacks. Number of new modifications In Q2 2023, we detected 15 new ransomware families and 1917 new modifications of this malware type.

Mobile 87

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 87