Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The accounts are pushing games, wallpaper, and other apps designed to deploy adware scams toward iOS and Android users, says Avast.

Accountability 184

Accountability Adware Mobile Scams 184

Bleeping Computer

JUNE 6, 2023

Over 60,000 Android apps disguised as legitimate applications have been quietly installing adware on mobile devices while remaining undetected for the past six months. [.]

Adware 119

Adware Mobile 119

SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Non-mobile statistics IT threat evolution in Q3 2024. Mobile statistics Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2024: As many as 6.7 million attacks involving malware, adware or potentially unwanted mobile apps were prevented. 1576 packages were mobile ransomware Trojans.

Mobile 91

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 91

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2022: A total of 5,623,670 mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks were blocked. Droppers (Trojan-Dropper), accounting for 26.28% of detections, were the most common threat to mobile devices. Mobile threat statistics.

Mobile 131

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 131

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Mobile statistics. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2021: 9,599,519 malware, adware and riskware attacks on mobile devices were prevented. The largest share of all detected mobile threats accrued to RiskTool apps — 65.84%. The largest share of all detected mobile threats accrued to RiskTool apps — 65.84%.

Mobile 136

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 136

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. Mobile threat statistics.

Mobile 139

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 139

The Hacker News

JULY 8, 2022

A malicious browser extension with 350 variants is masquerading as a Google Translate add-on as part of an adware campaign targeting Russian users of Google Chrome, Opera, and Mozilla Firefox browsers.

Adware 120

Adware Mobile Malware 120

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

Non-mobile statistics. Mobile statistics. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2022: 5,520,908 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2022: 5,520,908 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. Mobile threat statistics.

Mobile 133

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 133

Threatpost

AUGUST 31, 2020

The notarized malware payloads were discovered in a recent MacOS adware campaign, disguised as Adobe Flash Player updates.

Adware 120

Adware Malware Software Mobile 120

SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

Mobile statistics IT threat evolution Q1 2024. Non-mobile statistics Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2024: 10.1 million attacks using malware, adware, or unwanted mobile software were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 46% of all threats detected.

Mobile 109

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 109

Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2023

Bitdefender researchers have discovered 60,000 different Android apps secretly installing adware in the past six months. Bitdefender announced the discovery of more than 60,000 Android apps in the past six months that were spotted installing adware on Android devices. ” reads the report published by Bitdefender.

Adware 98

Adware Mobile Malware Advertising 98

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2024: 7 million attacks using malware, adware or unwanted mobile software were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was RiskTool software – 41% of all detected threats. Otherwise, the number of detections remains largely the same.

Mobile 99

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 99

Bleeping Computer

APRIL 27, 2023

A set of 38 Minecraft copycat games on Google Play infected devices with the Android adware 'HiddenAds' to stealthily load ads in the background to generate revenue for its operators. [.]

Adware 116

Adware Mobile 116

The Last Watchdog

MAY 8, 2019

Android users – and I’m one – are well-advised to be constantly vigilant about the types of cyberthreats directed, at any given time, at the world’s most popular mobile device operating system. However, they’re primarily adware delivery vehicles designed to aggressively display ads and install spyware. has begun delivering.

Adware 176

Adware Spyware Mobile Banking 176

eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2021

As users have increasingly moved from desktop operating systems to mobile devices as their primary form of computing, cyber attackers have taken notice and malware has followed. Mobile malware statistics. Mobile malware statistics. Types of mobile malware. How mobile malware infects users.

Mobile 105

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 105

SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Non-mobile statistics IT threat evolution in Q3 2024. Mobile statistics The statistics presented here are based on detection verdicts by Kaspersky products and services received from users who consented to providing statistical data. Adware and other potentially unwanted applications were as usual the most widespread threats for macOS.

Mobile 106

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 106

Hot for Security

APRIL 22, 2021

But now, Bitdefender researchers have found multiple apps taking advantage of mobile users looking for information about the vaccines or seeking an appointment to get the jab. Here’s what to pay attention to if currently you are not using a mobile protection solution, which could keep your device safe. Repackaged adware.

Adware 145

Adware Mobile Banking Antivirus 145

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Experts at Wandera’s threat research team discovered two adware apps on the Google Play Store that were downloaded 1.5M+ times. Researchers at Wandera discovered two adware selfie filter camera apps on the Google Play that were pushing ads and that can record audio. SecurityAffairs – Android, Adware). Pierluigi Paganini.

Adware 102

Adware Advertising Mobile Information Security 102

Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

According to the latest report from Dr.Web, a company specializing in cybersecurity, October 2023 witnessed a significant surge in the activity of malicious software targeting Android-based mobile devices.

Adware 90

Adware Spyware Banking Malware 90

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 26, 2022

As a result, this aggressive behavior lands it in the realm of adware. Catching the adware. Catching this adware in real time is a game of install and wait. Among other tools, Android Device Monitor includes LogCat which logs all activity on an Android mobile device. Or as we call it, Android/Adware.HiddenAds.PPMA.

Adware 95

Adware Mobile Malware 95

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Non-mobile statistics IT threat evolution in Q2 2023. Mobile statistics These statistics are based on detection verdicts of Kaspersky products received from users who consented to providing statistical data. The most common threat to mobile devices was potentially unwanted software (RiskTool): 30.8% of all threats detected.

Mobile 93

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 93

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Non-mobile statistics IT threat evolution Q1 2023. Mobile statistics These statistics are based on detection verdicts of Kaspersky products received from users who consented to providing statistical data. The most common threat to mobile devices was adware: 34.8% Kaspersky mobile security systems thwarted a total of 4.9

Mobile 78

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 78

The Hacker News

JANUARY 27, 2021

A newly discovered Android malware has been found to propagate itself through WhatsApp messages to other contacts in order to expand what appears to be an adware campaign. The link to the fake

Adware 137

Adware Malware Mobile 137

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 18, 2024

It is important to note that this vulnerability would only impact Mobile Device Management (MDM) managed devices. Microsoft noted that it observed suspicious activity in the wild associated with the Adload adware that might be exploiting this vulnerability. Therefore, those apps can’t bypass the macOS TCC checks.

Adware 145

Adware Spyware Mobile Technology 145

Hot for Security

APRIL 22, 2021

But now, Bitdefender researchers have found multiple apps taking advantage of mobile users looking for information about the vaccines or seeking an appointment to get the jab. Here’s what to pay attention to if currently you are not using a mobile protection solution, which could keep your device safe. Repackaged adware.

Adware 119

Adware Mobile Banking Antivirus 119

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. star rating.

Adware 75

Adware DNS Malware Advertising 75

Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Takeaways: Keep an eye out for new and suspicious behavior on your mobile device, especially after installing a new app or updating an existing one. Install apps only after you’ve researched them and think twice before allowing any app unfettered access to your mobile device.

Mobile 303

Mobile Advertising Malware Risk 303

Bleeping Computer

JULY 26, 2022

A new batch of malicious Android apps filled with adware and malware was found on the Google Play Store that have been installed close to 10 million times on mobile devices. [.].

Adware 111

Adware Malware Mobile 111

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

This rapid growth owes a lot to the surge in mobile gaming and focus on social interaction during the pandemic. Mobile games especially draw ever more users. Mobile games especially draw ever more users. Analysts predict that mobile gaming will account for $90.7 Global consumer spending on mobile games reached $44.7

Adware 144

Adware Mobile Malware Phishing 144

Malwarebytes

MARCH 1, 2023

Don’t let their small size fool you: mobile devices can have a big impact on your security posture. It’s easy to see why, considering that almost half of organizations said they suffered a mobile-related compromise in 2022. Malware and phishing are two particular mobile threats that you need to defend against in 2023.

Mobile 97

Mobile Phishing Malware Adware 97

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. According to SensorTower, a mobile apps marketing intelligence and insights company, the apps have been downloaded approximately eight million times thus far.” In September, we saw adware spread via TikTok.

Adware 117

Adware Advertising Media Marketing 117

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

An increasing number of websites are asking visitors to approve “notifications,” browser modifications that periodically display messages on the user’s mobile or desktop device. “This method is currently being used to deliver something akin to adware or click fraud type activity,” Angiolelli said.

Antivirus 359

Antivirus Advertising Internet Internet 359

Bleeping Computer

MAY 28, 2024

million times through Google Play to deliver malware and adware, with the Anatsa banking trojan seeing a recent surge in activity. [.] Over 90 malicious Android apps were found installed over 5.5

Adware 133

Adware Banking Malware Mobile 133

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Many of the patrons had the app installed on their mobile devices for long periods of time (one user had it installed for several years). Sometimes even landing the apps that use it in the Adware category. Watch the short video below to see its malicious behavior: Removed from Play, but not from mobile device. Bad behavior.

Adware 145

Adware Mobile Malware 145

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Malwarebytes researchers discovered four malicious apps uploaded by the same developer ( Mobile apps Group ) to the official Google Play. 10,000+ downloads Mobile transfer: smart switch (com.mobile.faster.transfer.smart.switch). 10,000+ downloads Mobile transfer: smart switch (com.mobile.faster.transfer.smart.switch).

Adware 131

Adware Phishing Mobile Malware 131

SiteLock

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Adware, short for advertising supported software, is a type of unwanted software designed to put advertisements on your screen. It can occur on a computer, mobile phone, or another electronic device. The post What is adware? appeared first on The SiteLock Blog.

Adware 45

Adware Advertising Mobile Software 45

Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

Whether a company gives them out or they're owned by the employees or students, mobile devices are like honey for cybercriminals. Just check out the following stats from last year: 18 percent of clicked phishing emails in 2022 came from a mobile device. And the kicker? Most of these devices are not protected enough.

Mobile 89

Mobile Malware Phishing Spyware 89