Malwarebytes

JULY 16, 2021

Fake security software. They’d also ask for payment to “unlock” the full version of software so cleaning could take place. Many types of fake security software imitate the design / name of real programs, in order to seem more convincing. Whatever it took to panic the viewer into downloading and purchasing offered software.

Social Engineering 124

Social Engineering Software Malware VPN 124

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

There were no social media sites to speak of, companies were selling antivirus and anti-Trojan solutions, but nobody cared about adware, PUPs, and assorted nuisances. Whether that free version displays ads or comes bundled with other software which you didn’t want.

Internet 106

Internet Internet Media Artificial Intelligence 106

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The following vectors represent some of the most common ways a criminal could gain access to your accounts and is also known as an account takeover : Social Engineering. Anti-Malware Software. This involves manipulating individuals into sharing confidential information that can be used for fraudulent purposes.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

My first cyber “combatant” was an early form of adware running amok on my family’s computer. No, not securing the software supply chain, cracking down on zero-day vulnerabilities, or stopping the growing spate of ransomware attacks (though all of those also rank high in importance). Our offerings have evolved. How did we get here?

Adware 117

Adware Social Engineering Malware Ransomware 117

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The group delivers its malware using social engineering. The cybercriminals call their chosen target and tell them their PoS software needs to be updated by a technician. Malware and unwanted software distributed as cheat programs stand out as a particular threat to gamers’ security.

Malware 123

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 123

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Data from the Brazilian Federation of Banks registered a considerable increase in crime (such as explosions at bank branches to steal money) and cybercrime (increased phishing and social-engineering attacks) against banking customers and banking infrastructure. Of course, this is the result of economic problems caused by the pandemic.

Cryptocurrency 141

Cryptocurrency Banking Cybercrime Ransomware 141

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

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. These fake sites were promoted on Google and Bing search results. Consider using an ad blocking extension.

Cybercrime 102

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 102

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 12, 2021

For example, antivirus software such as Malwarebytes needs to be able to see everything it can in order to best protect you. TCC is a bit of a pain for us, and a common point of difficulty for users of our software, but it does mean that we can’t get access to some of your most sensitive files without your knowledge.

Malware 114

Malware Backups Adware Social Engineering 114

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2023

In a recent tweet , the FBI office in Denver warned consumers against using free public charging stations, stating that criminals have managed to hijack public chargers with the objective of infecting devices with malware or other software that can give hackers access to your phone, tablet or computer.

Mobile 98

Mobile Malware Banking Spyware 98

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

Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Many of these attacks prey upon human nature by using social engineering tactics to trick a user into inadvertently allowing ransomware onto their system, under the guise of something legitimate. They scan and find vulnerabilities in the software you are running. Malvertising example What do exploit kits do? USB drives.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Passwords Encryption Phishing 83

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

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Trojan may also use social engineering to convince victims to download a smartphone app. The incident seems to be similar to what happened with CamScanner , when the app’s developer implemented an adware SDK from an unverified source. In early April, we discovered malicious code in version 3.17.18

Ransomware 145

Ransomware Malware Banking Encryption 145

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

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Threat actors can develop fake mobile apps to install adware, steal PII and financial data, extract cookies and credentials, and download further payloads (such as spyware) from a remote-controlled domain. 100% NOT a pyramid scheme Social media pages are not the only concern when it comes to brand and logo theft.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

These can include viruses, trojans, worms, spyware and adware. Security awareness training can help to educate end users on the various ways attackers utilize to compromise end user systems. Helping to educate them on what potential attacks look like can go a long way in helping to bolster security of internal systems.

Security Awareness 70

Security Awareness Wireless Ransomware Passwords 70

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Short for “malicious software,” malware is any piece of computer software designed to disrupt the regular function of a network or device, to gain unauthorized access to certain hardware or systems, or to send user data to others without that user’s consent. An August 2022 Statista report counted 2.8 Common Types of Malware.

Malware 75

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 75

SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In this research, we analyzed various types of threats: malware and unwanted software associated with streaming platforms and the content they offer, as well as phishing pages and fake websites mimicking the world’s biggest streaming services. Methodology. Amazon Prime took second place on the list with 6.26% of affected users.

Phishing 128

Phishing Accountability Malware Adware 128

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

Most of these sites (more specifically the advertising on these sites) use dishonesty and social engineering to fool users into opening links, enabling an action on their browser or downloading a file they never intended to. Malvertising/Dishonest links. Links on jackstream. Mobile Threats.

Scams 126

Scams Mobile Advertising Social Engineering 126