CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 1, 2021

As per the document ‘Mobile Malware Evolution 2020’ document released by Kaspersky, the online banking services have become prime targets to those spreading Mobile Adware. And the threat report says that hackers are now focusing on improving the quality of adware, rather than raising their victimizing scope with mass attacks.

Adware 141

Adware Mobile Banking Firmware 141

Dark Reading

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Avast researchers also discovered and reported two zero-day vulnerabilities, and observed the spread of information-stealing malware, remote access trojans, and botnets.

Adware 86

Adware Threat Reports Scams Malware 86

Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The Avast Threat Labs Q4 2022 Threat Report observed a rise in social engineering attacks during the final quarter of 2022, including invoice and refund fraud, tech support scams, and others aimed at stealing money. The post Avast Threat Labs Q4 2022 Threat Report | Avast appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Threat Reports 52

Threat Reports Adware Social Engineering Scams 52

Webroot

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Antivirus programs can also protect against other malicious software like trojans, worms, adware and more. According to our 2021 Webroot BrightCloud Threat Report , on average, 18.8% Antivirus programs accomplish this by conducting behavior-based detection, scans, virus quarantine and removal. Do I really need antivirus?

Antivirus 134

Antivirus Identity Theft Adware Internet 134

Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Threat Intelligence Report Date: September 4, 2024 Prepared by: David Brunsdon, Threat Intelligence - Security Engineer, HYAS Malware, short for malicious software, refers to any software designed to harm, exploit or otherwise compromise the functionality and security of computers, networks and devices.

Malware 59

Malware Spyware Software Encryption 59

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Still, downloaders (88.56%) top the list of malicious and unwanted software being spread using the names of popular games: this type of unsolicited software might not be dangerous in and of itself, but it can be used for loading other threats onto devices.

Mobile 134

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 134

Webroot

MAY 12, 2021

Types of threats we saw on pirated streaming sites. Webroot’s 2021 Threat Report. push users into installing a browser hijacker known as mysearchflow.com, which is blocked as Spyware/Adware by Webroot. Bitcoin scams. With cryptocurrency values soaring again, executable based cryptojacking has been on the rise.”

Scams 126

Scams Mobile Social Engineering Advertising 126