IT threat evolution Q1 2023. Mobile statistics
The smartphone threat statistics for Q1 2023 includes data for Android malware, adware, banking Trojans and ransomware.
IT threat evolution in Q1 2023. Non-mobile statistics
PC malware statistics for the Q1 2023 includes data on miners, ransomware, banking Trojans, and other threats to Windows, macOS and IoT devices.
+60,000 Android apps spotted hiding adware for past six months
Bitdefender researchers have discovered 60,000 different Android apps secretly installing adware in the past six months. Bitdefender announced the discovery of more than 60,000 Android apps in the past six months that were spotted installing adware on Android devices. The researchers discovered the hidden adware by using a recently announced anomaly detection technology incorporated into Bitdefender Mobile […]
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More Than 60,000 Android Apps Contain Adware That Has Remained Undetected For Six Months
More than 60,000 Android apps that have been disguised as legitimate applications have been installed adware on mobile devices. These apps have been running undetected over the past six months, and their discovery adds to the long list of security vuln…
Current SaaS security strategies don’t go far enough
Many recent breaches and data leaks have been tied back to SaaS apps, according to Adaptive Shield. “We wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the incidents within SaaS applications and how organizations are building their threat prevention and detec…
Cyclops Ransomware group offers a multiplatform Info Stealer
Researchers from security firm Uptycs reported that threat actors linked to the Cyclops ransomware are offering a Go-based information stealer. The Cyclops group has developed multi-platform ransomware that can infect Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. In an unprecedented move, the group is also offering a separate information-stealer malware that can be used to steal sensitive data from infected […]
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Experts warn of a surge of TrueBot activity in May 2023
VMware’s Carbon Black Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team observed a surge of TrueBot activity in May 2023. Researchers at VMware’s Carbon Black Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team warn of a surge of TrueBot activity in May 2023. Truebot has been active since 2017 and some researchers linked it to the Silence Group, while a […]
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Satacom delivers browser extension that steals cryptocurrency
A recent campaign by Satacom downloader is delivering a cryptocurrency-stealing extension for Chromium-based browsers, such as Chrome, Brave and Opera.
Magecart campaign abuses legitimate sites to host web skimmers and act as C2
A new ongoing Magecart web skimmer campaign abuse legitimate websites to act as makeshift command and control (C2) servers. Akamai researchers discovered a new ongoing Magecart web skimmer campaign aimed at stealing personally identifiable information (PII) and credit card information from users in North America, Latin America, and Europe. Magecart attacks target e-commerce websites, the […]
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Spanish bank Globalcaja confirms Play ransomware attack
Play ransomware group claims responsibility for a ransomware attack that hit Globalcaja, one of the major banks in Spain. Globalcaja is a financial institution in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, it has more than 300 offices across Spain and provides banking services to more than half a million clients. Globalcaja was the victim of […]
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