SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q3 2021: 9,599,519 malware, adware and riskware attacks on mobile devices were prevented. Adware came in second with 21.51% — 12.58 Note that the malware rankings below exclude riskware and potentially unwanted software, such as RiskTool or adware. Quarterly figures.

Mobile 133

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 133

SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

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 ).

Mobile 145

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 145

Identity IQ

APRIL 29, 2021

Malware is an umbrella term used to describe any malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or extract sensitive data from a system, device, or network. Cybercriminals use malicious software to access sensitive information they can use for financial gain. Fake software installations. Adware isn’t always bad.

Malware 98

Malware Adware Advertising Spyware 98

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q1 2022: 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware and riskware attacks were blocked. One of the schemes used by scammers which has been becoming more popular since last year are scam apps for receiving social benefits. Scam apps targeting Russian-speaking users. Quarterly figures.

Mobile 132

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 132

SecureList

AUGUST 23, 2021

We examined malware and unwanted software disguised as popular PC and mobile games. 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. Methodology. Game title. The Sims 4.

Mobile 141

Mobile Adware Malware Phishing 141

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

It is a component of Citrix, which is legitimate software made by the company of the same name. Not all Citrix software is being flagged as malicious, fortunately. Only some older versions of the software are causing problems. In the HP incident, HP revoked the certificate it used to sign a lot of its printer software.

Malware 121

Malware Adware Software Scams 121

Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Effective security software shields you from worms, trojans, adware , and more. Comprehensive antivirus software is most effective when used in conjunction with security best practices. And it protects not just your PC and laptop, but also your tablets, smartphones, and other digital devices.

Identity Theft 65

Identity Theft Backups Antivirus Encryption 65

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 31, 2021

Malware, a combination of the terms ‘malicious’ and ‘software,’ includes all malicious programs that intend to exploit computer devices or entire network infrastructures to extract victim’s data, disrupt business operations, or simply, cause chaos. What is Malware? Common Types of Malware. Computer Worms.

Malware 107

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Spyware 107

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Malware is any type of software or program designed to harm a computer, steal data or hold victims to ransom such as a computer virus, Trojan horse, ransomware, spyware, wiper, worm or adware. Anti-Malware Software. Awareness of Phishing Scams. How to Protect Your Digital Identity.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2023: A total of 5,704,599 mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was potentially unwanted software (RiskTool): 30.8% of all threats detected. 16.79 +3.52 0 2 Trojan.AndroidOS.Boogr.gsh 8.39 2.96 +2.96

Mobile 97

Mobile Adware Banking Malware 97

SecureList

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The most common threat was Downloaders (89.70%), followed by Adware (5.25%) and Trojans (2.39%). Most of these files were unwanted software called “Downloaders” (89.70%). Not dangerous in itself, this type of software downloads various other programs including malware onto the device.

Mobile 133

Mobile Phishing Accountability Scams 133

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Most of the tax-related attacks follow a few tried and true methods: A phishing email or scam call from someone purporting to be from the IRS, or an accountant offering to help you get a big refund. Many search hijackers in this family also use notifications, which qualifies them as adware.

Identity Theft 120

Identity Theft Adware Scams VPN 120

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Cybercriminals create Google Search ads mimicking popular brands, which lead to highly realistic, replica web pages where users are scammed or tricked into downloading malware. We also have software to protect your identity , safeguard your online privacy , and block unwanted ads and trackers. This is changing.

Malware 91

Malware Passwords Identity Theft Banking 91

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. Its authors created cloned web pages offering to download popular free software, such as the WinSCP file manager. The silver lining is that such scams are fairly easy to avoid.

Cybercrime 104

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 104

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

We used the titles of the games as keywords and ran these against our KSN telemetry to determine the prevalence of malicious files and unwanted software related to these games, as well as the number of users attacked by these files. Tomb Raider. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Key findings. Number of unique files. Grand Theft Auto.

Mobile 134

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 134

Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

This could be any other type of malware, such as HiddenAds or Adware to generate money by ads-per-click. “Droppers can install copies of themselves, and because they can be used to drop software that downloads other malware, they can act as a permanent backdoor into a smartphone.”

Mobile 78

Mobile Malware Phishing Scams 78

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Also of note in 2022 are campaigns impersonating well-known software brands like Notepad++. Moreover, the ransomware gang ransomExx also abuses open source software by recompiling it to load a malicious shellcode; Notepad++ was also used in one of their attacks.

Cryptocurrency 107

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 107

SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

In 2022, Kaspersky security solutions detected 1,661,743 malware or unwanted software installers, targeting mobile users. These are usually policed vigorously, and apps are pre-moderated before being published; however, the authors of malicious and unwanted software employ a variety of tricks to bypass platform checks.

Malware 136

Malware Encryption Mobile Accountability 136

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Can remove trojans, ransomware, worms, viruses, rootkits, adware, potentially unwanted programs, and other objects. They provide a first line of defense against fake, scam, phishing and spoofed websites, created to harm devices, compromise security, and even steal personal information. TotalAV’s Key Features. Scan scheduling.

Ransomware 111

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 111

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

They scan and find vulnerabilities in the software you are running. It redirects you to a malicious site, although it may look legitimate, and it starts scanning your system for vulnerabilities or outdated software. Sodinokibi ransomware note How to protect from exploit kits: Run only up-to-date software. USB drives.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

To boost their profits and depend less on outsourcing, some groups such as Revil even scammed their affiliates , adding a backdoor capable of hijacking negotiations with victims and taking the 70% of the ransom payments that is supposed to go to the affiliates. Cybercriminals raring to restart ATM/PoS attacks.

Cryptocurrency 141

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 141

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Scams could present themselves in many forms. 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.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Security Antivirus – software that scans a device or a network to detect security threats, alert you, and neutralize malicious code. The examples of closed source commercial software are Skype, Java, Opera. Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

SecureList

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Besides apps with actual malicious functionality, there are various scamming apps on Google Play — for example, ones that imitate services where you can apply for welfare payments and redirect the user to a page asking for their data and payment of a fee. Distribution of attacks by type of software used. Mobile adware.

Mobile 144

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 144

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

Bitcoin scams. We observed targeted and localised bitcoin scams promising riches and asking users for banking details. We observed convincing ads and websites that link directly to fake news sites or feature local(ised) celebrities and politicians selling scams. A fake AV scam claiming to have found threats on your machine.

Scams 126

Scams Mobile Advertising Social Engineering 126

SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

With millions of new users on streaming platforms, cyberattackers have recognized this heightened demand and seek to take advantage of it by distributing streaming phishing scams and spreading malware under the guise of users’ favorite shows. Methodology. Amazon Prime took second place on the list with 6.26% of affected users.

Phishing 128

Phishing Accountability Malware Adware 128

SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Once installed, these files would primarily load Adware – programs that flooded victims’ devices with unwanted advertising and gathered their personal data for third-party use, but in particular cases the same spreading technique is used to download malicious implants for targeted espionage. Scam and phishing.

Scams 75

Scams Passwords Phishing Internet 75