Tag: Adware
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ValleyRAT Backdoor Hides in Signed Adware That Users Add to Antivirus Exclusions
The threat actor known as Silver Fox has been observed distributing the ValleyRAT backdoor disguised as a signed Chinese adware …
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ValleyRAT masquerading as adware
Threat actors are distributing the ValleyRAT backdoor disguised as adware. We analyze the infection chain, from the malicious installer to …
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IT threat evolution in Q2 2026. Mobile statistics
This report contains mobile threat statistics for Q2 2026, along with noteworthy discoveries and quarterly trends: the Anatsa banker and a …
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105K Chrome Installs Linked to Adware and Fake Google Traffic
Socket researchers linked 152 Chrome wallpaper extensions to hidden data logging, fake Google search traffic, and ad monetization. The post …
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152 Chrome Wallpaper Extensions with 105K Installs Linked to Adware and Fake Traffic
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a network of 152 Google Chrome extensions that act as new tab live wallpaper add-ons to …
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IT threat evolution in Q1 2026. Mobile statistics
This report contains mobile threat statistics for Q1 2026, along with noteworthy discoveries and quarterly trends: new versions of SparkCat …
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Signed Adware Operation Disables Antivirus Across 23,000 Hosts
A signed software operation linked to a company called Dragon Boss Solutions LLC has reportedly been silently disabling antivirus products …
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Mobile malware evolution in 2025
Statistics on Android malware and the most notable mobile threats of 2025: preinstalled backdoors Keenadu and Triada, spyware Trojans, the …
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Difference Between A Viruses, Malware, Adware, Trojans, and Ransomware
Want to know the difference between Viruses, Malware, Adware, Trojans, and Ransomware? This post will show you the differences between …
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IT threat evolution in Q2 2025. Mobile statistics
The report contains statistics on mobile threats (malware, adware, and unwanted software for Android) for Q2 2025, as well as a description …
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IT threat evolution in Q2 2025. Non-mobile statistics
The report presents statistics for Windows, macOS, IoT, and other threats, including ransomware, miners, local and web-based threats, for …
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AI and collaboration tools: how cyberattackers are targeting SMBs in 2025
In its annual SMB threat report, Kaspersky shares insights into trends and statistics on malware, phishing, scams, and other threats to …
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