SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

In their campaigns to infect mobile devices, cybercriminals always resort to social engineering tools, the most common of these passing a malicious application off as another, popular and desirable one. Last year was notable for both malware and adware, the two very close in terms of capabilities. Trends of the year.

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Mobile Malware Adware Banking 145

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Anti-virus giant, Kaspersky, blocked 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware, and risk-ware attacks. Thus, these Australian attacks significantly contribute to the rising trend in socially engineered attacks. How Can Social Engineering Affect the Current State of Security in Australia?

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Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

It also turned out that the motherboards infected in all known cases came from just two manufacturers. The group delivers its malware using social engineering. From January 2020 to June 2022, adware hiding in browser extensions affected more than 4.3

Malware 122

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 122

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

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 29, 2022

Criminals socially engineer their way to bank details with fake arrest warrants. Exploits and TrickBot disrupt manufacturing operations. Adware found on Google Play — PDF Reader servicing up full screen ads. Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Cryptojackers growing in numbers and sophistication. Stay safe!

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Social Engineering Adware Password Management Manufacturing 79

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

We confirmed several victims in the manufacturing, home network service, media and construction sectors. The Trojan may also use social engineering to convince victims to download a smartphone app. We also found additional connections with the Andariel group. In early April, we discovered malicious code in version 3.17.18

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Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 145