SecureList

MARCH 19, 2024

Percentage of ICS computers on which malicious objects were blocked in selected industries Main threat sources The internet, email clients and removable media remained the main sources of threats to computers connected to enterprise OT networks. By percentage of ICS computers on which spyware was blocked. pp Worms : by 0.43

Spyware 112

Spyware Phishing Internet Internet 112

SecureList

MAY 27, 2024

Main threat sources The internet, email clients, and removable storage devices remain the primary sources of threats to computers in an organization’s operating technology infrastructure. The sources of most malicious objects used for initial infection are the internet and email.

Spyware 91

Spyware Malware Internet Internet 91

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Today is the 20th Safer Internet Day. 2004 was a key year for several safety activities, encompassing both Safer Internet Day and the Safer Internet Forum. Was the general state of the Internet at the time so bad that all of these events sprang up almost out of necessity? You may be asking, why 2004?

Internet 69

Internet Internet Adware Spyware 69

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Denylisted internet resources – 6.63% (-0.21 Next-stage malware Malicious objects used to initially infect computers deliver next-stage malware – spyware, ransomware, and miners – to victims’ computers. Spyware (spy Trojans, backdoors and keyloggers) – 4.08% (+0.18 pp); Malicious documents (MSOffice+PDF) – 1.96% (+0.24

Spyware 75

Spyware Malware Ransomware Internet 75

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Simply defined, the internet of things (IoT) is a network of Internet-connected objects able to collect and exchange data. VPNs are the baseline cybersecurity tool to safeguard internet-enabled devices and a home network. The consequences of which are not only born by companies who are the primary targets of cybercrime.

IoT 98

IoT Spyware VPN Passwords 98

Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Before the internet, putting someone under surveillance was expensive and time-consuming. Surveillance has become the business model of the internet, and there’s no reasonable way for us to opt out of it. Spying is another matter. Spying is limited by the need for human labor. AI is about to change that.

Surveillance 341

Surveillance Government Advertising Marketing 341

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The main sources of threats to computers in the operational technology infrastructure of organizations are internet (16.5%), removable media (3.5%), and email (7.0%). Among global regions, Africa ranked highest based on the percentage of ICS computers on which malware was blocked when removable media was connected.

Spyware 94

Spyware Cryptocurrency Phishing Ransomware 94

CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 23, 2022

According to a research conducted by Avast, grandparents aged between in 55 to 64 are being targeted mainly by those spreading ransomware, tech support scams, spyware and botnets. Whereas, the younger generation was being hit by TikTok scams that mainly spread malware, spyware, adware and data, stealing Trojans to mobiles.

Scams 90

Scams Ransomware Spyware Adware 90

The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2024

This process not only safeguards computers, mobile devices, and IoT systems from a diverse array of threats like malware, phishing, spyware, and botnets, ensuring privacy, but also optimizes performance. Media contact : Michael Sena, AI SPERA, support@aispera.com

DNS 130

DNS Cyber threats Engineering Spyware 130

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Quarterly figures In Q2 2024: Kaspersky solutions blocked over 664 million attacks from various internet sources. The Bureau encourages victims to contact the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov. Attacks on macOS In Q2 2024, numerous samples of the spyware Trojan-PSW.OSX.Amos (also known as Cuckoo) were found.

Mobile 81

Mobile Antivirus Adware Ransomware 81

CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 11, 2022

Reacting to the news on the government spyware like NSO Group Pegasus and Android affecting Hermit malware, the Mobile Giant of Korea said that it offers a firm commitment to safeguarding the personal and sensitive information of its users.

Cyber Attacks 113

Cyber Attacks Spyware Mobile Accountability 113

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As internet is becoming a part of everyday lives, some criminals are using it to satiate their vengeance needs and to gain monetary benefits. Apart from the above stated cyber law breaches, they are also other sections under which an internet user involved in a cyber crime can be punished.

Identity Theft 101

Identity Theft Internet Internet Spyware 101

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 31, 2024

Stay Safe Online: 5 Essential Tips for World Wide Web Day josh.pearson@t… Thu, 08/01/2024 - 07:00 World Wide Web Day is celebrated each year on the first of August, marking the day the Internet was first made available to the public in 1991. However, it's also a crucial reminder to ensure our online safety.

Identity Theft 62

Identity Theft Cyber threats Authentication Passwords 62

Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2024

Stay Safe Online: 5 Essential Tips for World Wide Web Day josh.pearson@t… Thu, 08/01/2024 - 07:00 World Wide Web Day is celebrated each year on the first of August, marking the day the Internet was first made available to the public in 1991. However, it's also a crucial reminder to ensure our online safety.

Identity Theft 63

Identity Theft Cyber threats Authentication Passwords 63

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Pegasus spyware is a phone surveillance solution that enables customers to remotely exploit and monitor devices. He was concerned that his phone had been hacked he contacted Toronto's Citizen Lab and agreed to let them install a VPN application that would give researchers a chance to track metadata associated with his Internet traffic.

Spyware 52

Spyware Surveillance Hacking Media 52

Hot for Security

JUNE 14, 2021

Most security threats faced by regular users arrive via the Internet, whether it’s a malicious app or a rigged website , a scam delivered through the user’s social media channels, or a phishing scheme carried out via email or SMS. A vulnerability in WhatsApp allegedly allows threat actors to install spyware onto iPhones.

Mobile 132

Mobile Malware Media Spyware 132

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Whether we’re browsing social media, playing video games, shopping for products, or simply reading news articles, trackers are silently monitoring our online behavior, fueling the ceaseless hum of countless data centers worldwide. Social media tracking Many websites embed social media buttons that help users to share content easily.

Advertising 96

Advertising Technology Marketing Media 96

The Last Watchdog

MAY 20, 2019

Whichever OS you favor, a good portion of the key components that make up your digital life — email, texting, social media, shopping, banking, hobbies, and work duties — now route through these indispensable contraptions much of the time. In a nutshell: lock your device; click judiciously; use antivirus. Talk more soon.

Mobile 138

Mobile Spyware Banking Manufacturing 138

Identity IQ

JULY 26, 2024

The VPN provides an extra layer of security when browsing the internet , ensuring your personal information remains private and protected from hackers. Our service includes award-winning Bitdefender® Total Security tools to protect your devices from malware, spyware, and other threats.

Identity Theft 52

Identity Theft Insurance VPN Internet 52

Identity IQ

MARCH 2, 2023

Keyloggers are used for many different things – from tracking employees’ activity to monitoring children’s internet use – but their proliferation has led to an epidemic of cybercrime affecting millions of people every year. Here’s what you need to know about keyloggers and how to protect your personal information.

Antivirus 98

Antivirus Passwords Identity Theft Software 98

Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2021

European ICS engineering organizations were mainly targeted by phishing campaigns attempting to deliver spyware and cryptominers. Experts reported that the majority of computers in the ICS engineering sector are represented by desktop systems, but laptops remain more exposed to attacks via the internet, removable media devices, and email.

Engineering 135

Engineering VPN Accountability Software 135

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Social media activity: likes, shares, comments and posts. When you share your thoughts and life events on social media, it allows you to connect with family and friends. Fortunately, there are plenty of tools and habits we can use that can help make the internet a safer place. They include: Search queries. Purchase history.

Identity Theft 119

Identity Theft Passwords Data breaches Scams 119

Security Affairs

JUNE 18, 2019

The traces collected by Amnesty International was corroborated by the findings of the investigation conducted by researchers at the internet watchdog Citizen Lab. Citizen Lab collected evidence of attacks against 175 targets worldwide carried on with the NSO spyware. ” Peel said.

Surveillance 58

Surveillance Spyware Software Advertising 58

SecureList

MARCH 25, 2021

Removable media. There was a rise in the percentage of ICS computers on which threats distributed over the internet and email, and spyware and miners were blocked. Malicious objects from the internet – web resources involved in the distribution or management of malware (+2.5 Spyware (+1.4 Central Asia. Miners (+0.7

Ransomware 97

Ransomware Spyware Internet Internet 97

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

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. During our research we collected dozens of social media pages impersonating assets belonging to the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Cyber threats 52

Cyber threats Media Social Engineering Mobile 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 19, 2021

As the media around the world is busy speculating about the targets related to Pegasus Mobile Spying malware, Apple Inc, the American company that is into the production of iPhones has issued a press statement that its engineers are working on a fix to protect the users from becoming victims to the said spying Israeli malware.

Spyware 145

Spyware Mobile Media Malware 145

SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2023

They're typically carried out via email, messaging apps, and social media, and are masked as sent from trustworthy sources like banks and governmental organizations. These involve viruses, Trojans, ransomware, and spyware, among many others. The following are some of the most common types of cyberattacks.

Data breaches 71

Data breaches Encryption Phishing Malware 71

Security Affairs

APRIL 17, 2020

“The IP address of the C2 server is located in a block of addresses held by Tarassul Internet Service Provider, an ISP owned by – and sharing network infrastructure with – the Syrian Telecommunications Establishment (STE) ( Freedom House , 2018).” ” continues the expert. ” concludes the analysis.

Surveillance 97

Surveillance Telecommunications Mobile Advertising 97

SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In a typical internet hoax manner, crypto scam sites offered visitors to get rich quick by paying a small fee. In reality, the scheme worked the way any other internet hoax would: the self-professed altruists went off the radar once they received the deposit.

Phishing 101

Phishing Scams Accountability Energy and Utilities 101

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Additional features of botnets include spam, ad and click fraud, and spyware. with no internet. Cybersecurity vendors like Panda Security suggest the best way to defend against crimeware is using a combination of antivirus, anti-spyware, firewalls, and threat detection technology. Jump ahead: Adware. Bots and botnets.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The internet was the main source of threats causing these increases. The internet, removable media and email continue to be the main sources of threats to computers in ICS environments. Threats from the internet were blocked on 18.2% Threats arriving via removable media were blocked on 5.2% respectively).

Spyware 100

Spyware Media Internet Internet 100

SecureList

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In most cases, scammers, as before, claimed to have used spyware to film the blackmail victim watching adult videos. Messages offering financial aid to businesses hurt by the pandemic or to underprivileged groups could crop up in social media feeds or arrive through instant messaging networks. The year 2020 brought change.

Phishing 143

Phishing Malware Accountability Scams 143

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

NullMixer is a dropper that includes more than just specific malware families; it drops a wide variety of malicious binaries to infect the machine with, such as backdoors, bankers, downloaders, spyware and many others. The original file is an NSIS installer that tries to install PUA: Lightening Media Player. NullMixer execution chain.

Malware 118

Malware Cryptocurrency Passwords Software 118

Security Boulevard

JULY 19, 2021

Citizen Lab has identified yet another Israeli company that sells spyware to governments around the world: Candiru. From the report : Summary: Candiru is a secretive Israel-based company that sells spyware exclusively to governments. Reportedly, their spyware can infect and monitor iPhones, Androids, Macs, PCs, and cloud accounts.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Spyware Government Media 52

SecureList

MARCH 8, 2023

Stalkerware can be downloaded and easily installed by anyone with an Internet connection and physical access to a smartphone. Depending on the type of software, it is usually possible to check device location, text messages, social media chats, photos, browser history and more.

Mobile 106

Mobile Software Cybersecurity Accountability 106

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Secure web gateway (SWG) solutions help keep enterprise networks from falling victim to ransomware , malware , and other threats carried by internet traffic and malicious websites. Secure web gateways, then, provide fast, secure access to the Internet and SaaS, making digital business a safe and productive experience.

Digital transformation 102

Digital transformation Engineering Internet Internet 102

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

We still relied on flip phones, and broadband internet was becoming more accessible for people worldwide. Initial NCSAM efforts included urging people connected to the internet to update their antivirus software regularly. Here’s how NCSAM came to be and how to get involved, as well as tips to increase your security efforts.

Cybersecurity 133

Cybersecurity Education Antivirus Firewall 133