SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The group delivers its malware using social engineering. Cybercriminals make extensive use of social engineering tricks to entice potential victims into installing malware: the promise of an Android version of a game that’s not on Google Play ; the chance to play games for free ; access to game cheats; etc.

Malware 133

Malware Computers and Electronics Adware Cryptocurrency 133

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. A mix of social engineering, hacking, and abuse of legitimate services makes this style of online crime incredibly effective. The silver lining is that such scams are fairly easy to avoid.

Cybercrime 88

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 88

SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In the scramble for cryptocurrency investment opportunities, we believe that cybercriminals will take advantage of fabricating and selling rogue devices with backdoors, followed by social engineering campaigns and other methods to steal victims’ financial assets.

Cryptocurrency 112

Cryptocurrency Mobile Ransomware Banking 112

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Malware and Ransomware Adware – Software that automatically displays or downloads material when a user is offline. Spyware – malware that spies on the computer to collect the information about a product, a company, a person. The most widespread spyware are keyloggers and trojans.

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

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.

Mobile 145

Mobile Malware Adware Banking 145

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

From ransomware attacks locking businesses out of their data until they pay potentially millions of dollars to spyware tracking users’ every move through their infected device, the effects of malware can be devastating. Some signs of adware infection include: Your browser is noticeably slower than usual. Common Types of Malware.

Malware 73

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 73

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 122

Scams Mobile Social Engineering Advertising 122

SecureList

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Looking for alternative sources to download a streaming app or an episode of a show, users often discover various types of malware, including Trojans, spyware and backdoors, as well as naughty applications, such as adware. Popular shows as a lure. All in all, most of the accounts sold on the dark web are real users’ accounts.

Phishing 135

Phishing Accountability Malware Adware 135