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Warning over free online file converters that actually install malware

Malwarebytes

Instead of converting files, the tools actually load malware onto victims computers. 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). This is the actual malware.

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Mobile malware evolution in 2024

SecureList

million attacks involving malware, adware or unwanted mobile software were prevented. Adware, the most common mobile threat, accounted for 35% of total detections. million malware, adware or unwanted software attacks targeting mobile devices. A total of 1.1 A total of 1.1 42609775 Your order tracking code.

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2020 Oscar Nominees Used to Spread Malware

Adam Levin

Online scammers are using the 2020 Oscars to spread malware. The study found over twenty phishing websites hosting at least 925 malicious files using the movies as bait, requiring would-be victims to either provide personal information (including credit card numbers), or to install adware applications to view the movies. .

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Malware, Adware Disguised As Minecraft Mods Infect Over 1 Million Android Devices

Adam Levin

Android users trying to install mods for the wildly popular game title Minecraft may be unintentionally installing adware and malware to their devices. The creators of the malware also posted dozens of fake reviews for each iteration of the apps, making them seem less suspicious.

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Websites Hosting Cracks Spread Malware, Adware

Trend Micro

We investigated pay-per-install (PPI) websites spreading multiple malware and adware, including CopperStealer and LNKR.

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New ReaderUpdate malware variants target macOS users

Security Affairs

New ReaderUpdate malware variants, now written in Crystal, Nim, Rust, and Go, targets macOS users, SentinelOne warns. SentinelOne researchers warn that multiple versions of the ReaderUpdate malware written in Crystal, Nim, Rust, and Go programming languages, are targeting macOS users. The malware maintains persistence via a.plist file.

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Over 60,000 Android apps infected with adware-pushing malware

CSO Magazine

Bitdefender has uncovered a hidden malware campaign living undetected on mobile devices worldwide for more than six months. The campaign is designed to push adware to Android devices with the purpose of driving revenue.

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