Tag: adware
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Klickbetrug im Browser: 152 Chrome-Erweiterungen als Adware entlarvt
Eine Untersuchung entlarvt 152 Hintergrundbild-Erweiterungen für Google Chrome, die heimlich Nutzerdaten sammeln und gefälschten Traffic erzeugen. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/152-chrome-erweiterungen-adware
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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 distribute a potentially unwanted program (PUP) family.The cluster spans 38 separate Chrome Web Store publisher accounts and three brand backends: tabplugins[.]com, yowgames[.]com, and chromewallpaper[.]com. They have been collectively installed 105,000 times. The First seen on…
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SearchJack Adware Campaign Exposes 758,000 Users to Privacy and Phishing Risks
A coordinated campaign of 23 seemingly legitimate Chrome extensions tracked as >>SearchJack<< has quietly hijacked the default search settings of roughly 758,000 users, routing queries through operator-controlled monetization middleware before returning results. At first glance the extensions promise useful features satellite imagery, productivity tools, news readers, maps but their true purpose is affiliate search monetization,…
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Malicious Ads Target macOS Users with FlutterShell Backdoor
Hackers are leveraging large-scale malvertising campaigns to distribute a newly identified macOS backdoor dubbed FlutterShell, marking a significant evolution in financially motivated adware operations. Security researchers tracking the activity attribute it to a broader cluster known as CL-CRI-1089 and have named the ongoing campaign Operation FlutterBridge. The campaign builds on earlier activity linked to the…
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50+ Malicious Chrome Extensions Hit 30K Users
50+ malicious Chrome extensions posing as “live wallpaper” utilities have been caught running an adware operation that hijacks browser behavior and quietly pushes remote HTML content to around 30,000 users. These extensions were distributed through at least three publisher accounts and made available via the Chrome Web Store and third”‘party download portals that advertised animated…
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Gh0st RAT, CloverPlus Hit Victims in Dual-Malware Campaign
A new malware campaign is bundling a powerful remote access trojan (RAT) with intrusive adware, giving attackers both long-term control of infected systems and an immediate revenue stream from fraudulent advertising activity. The loader hides two encrypted payloads in its resource section, one of which is detected as AdWare.Win32.CloverPlus. Once executed, this adware installs advertising…
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Signed software abused to deploy antivirus-killing scripts
A digitally signed adware tool has deployed payloads running with SYSTEM privileges that disabled antivirus protections on thousands of endpoints, some in the educational, utilities, government, and healthcare sectors. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/signed-software-abused-to-deploy-antivirus-killing-scripts/
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‘Harmless’ Global Adware Transforms Into an AV Killer
A benign looking update Dragon Boss pushed out in March 2025 established persistence via scheduled tasks and arranged for future payloads to be excluded from Windows Defender. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/harmless-global-adware-av-killer
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NDSS 2025 Detecting And Explaining Malware Promotion Via App Promotion Graph
Session 12B: Malware Authors, Creators & Presenters: Shang Ma (University of Notre Dame), Chaoran Chen (University of Notre Dame), Shao Yang (Case Western Reserve University), Shifu Hou (University of Notre Dame), Toby Jia-Jun Li (University of Notre Dame), Xusheng Xiao (Arizona State University), Tao Xie (Peking University), Yanfang Ye (University of Notre Dame) PAPER Careful…
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Check Point deckt Adware-Kampagne ‘GhostAd” in Google-Play auf
Die Sicherheitsforscher von Check Point Software Technologies haben kürzlich eine Adware-Kampagne im App-Store Google-Play aufgedeckt. Als Cleanup- und Emoji-Apps getarnt, trieben über 15 Applikationen dort ihr Unwesen und belasteten sowohl die Batterie als auch das Datenvolumen der Handys. Nach der Installation starteten sie dauerhafte Werbeschleifen im Hintergrund, die sich nicht beenden ließen und sogar nach…
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Adware-Kampagne ‘GhostAd” im Google Play Store
Check Point Software hat eine umfangreiche Adware-Kampagne im Google Play Store entdeckt. Unter dem Tarnmantel von Cleanup- und Emoji-Apps verbreiteten mehr als 15 Anwendungen die Adware ‘GhostAd”. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/ghostad-google-play-store
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Adware-Kampagne ‘GhostAd” im Google Play Store
Check Point Software hat eine umfangreiche Adware-Kampagne im Google Play Store entdeckt. Unter dem Tarnmantel von Cleanup- und Emoji-Apps verbreiteten mehr als 15 Anwendungen die Adware ‘GhostAd”. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/ghostad-google-play-store
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Over 143,000 Malware Files Target Android and iOS Users in Q2 2025
In the second quarter of 2025, users of Android and iOS devices faced relentless cyberthreats, with Kaspersky Security Network reporting nearly 143,000 malicious installation packages detected across its mobile security products. Although the overall number of mobile attacks”, including malware, adware, and potentially unwanted software”, dropped to 10.71 million in Q2, Trojans remained the predominant…
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77 bösartige Apps im Google-Play-Store mit über 19 Millionen Downloads entdeckt
Das Zscaler ThreatLabz-Team hat 77 bösartige Apps im Google-Play-Store identifiziert und an Google gemeldet, die zusammen über 19 Millionen Installationen verzeichnen. Im Rahmen der kontinuierlichen Analyse von Anwendungen mit Schadcode haben die Security-Researcher die folgenden Trends ausgemacht: Zu den entdeckten Bedrohungen zählen vorrangig Adware-Anwendungen, bekannte Malware-Varianten wie Joker und Harly aber auch fortschrittliche Banking-Trojaner wie…
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Android-Adware: Was ist das und wie gefährlich ist sie?
Ihr Smartphone oder Tablet zeigt gefühlt nur noch Werbung an und das Gerät wird immer langsamer? Dann haben Sie sich wahrscheinlich eine Adware eingefangen. ESET zeigt, wie Sie nun vorgehen sollten. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/de/tipps-ratgeber/android-adware-was-ist-das-und-wie-gefahrlich-ist-sie/
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Malware Attacks on Android Devices Surge in Q2, Driven by Banking Trojans and Spyware
Dr.Web Security Space for mobile devices reported that malware activity on Android devices increased significantly in the second quarter of 2025. Adware trojans, particularly from the Android.HiddenAds family, remained the most prevalent threat, despite an 8.62% decrease in user encounters. These trojans often disguise themselves as harmless apps or hide within system directories, concealing their…
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Malware Surge Hits Android: Adware, Trojans and Crypto Theft Lead Q2 Threats
Dr.Web reports Android malware surge in Q2 with adware, banking trojans and crypto theft hidden in fake apps, firmware and spyware targeting users. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/android-malware-adware-trojan-crypto-theft-q2-threats/
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Black Hat SEO Poisoning Search Engine Results For AI to Distribute Malware
IntroductionZscaler ThreatLabz researchers recently uncovered AI-themed websites designed to spread malware. The threat actors behind these attacks are exploiting the popularity of AI tools like ChatGPT and Luma AI. These websites are utilizing platforms such as WordPress and are designed to poison search engine rankings and increase the probability of unsuspecting users landing on these…
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Malicious Android ‘Vapor’ apps on Google Play installed 60 million times
Over 300 malicious Android applications downloaded 60 million items from Google Play acted as adware or attempted to steal credentials and credit card information. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-android-vapor-apps-on-google-play-installed-60-million-times/
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33.3 Million Cyber Attacks Targeted Mobile Devices in 2024 as Threats Surge
Kaspersky’s latest report on mobile malware evolution in 2024 reveals a significant increase in cyber threats targeting mobile devices. The security firm’s products blocked a staggering 33.3 million attacks involving malware, adware, or unwanted mobile software throughout the year. Mobile Malware Landscape Evolves with New Distribution Schemes Adware continued to dominate the mobile threat landscape,…
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Microsofts Bing-Wallpaper als Adware? Teil I
Ich kippe mal einen Fundsplitter, der mir gerade untergekommen sind, in einen Beitrag ein zweiter Beitrag zu einem ähnlichen Thema folgt. Microsoft bietet im App-Store eine neue Bing-Wallpaper-App an, die wechselnde Bildschirmhintergründe zeigen soll. Mit der App holt man … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2024/11/21/windows-microsofts-bing-wallpaper-als-adware/
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Microsofts Bing-Wallpaper als Adware?
Ich kippe mal einen Fundsplitter, der mir gerade untergekommen sind, in einen Beitrag ein zweiter Beitrag zu einem ähnlichen Thema folgt. Microsoft bietet im App-Store eine neue Bing-Wallpaper-App an, die wechselnde Bildschirmhintergründe zeigen soll. Mit der App holt man … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2024/11/21/windows-microsofts-bing-wallpaper-als-adware/
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MacOS Safari ‘HM Surf’ Exploit Exposes Camera, Mic, Browser Data
Microsoft researchers toyed with app permissions to uncover CVE-2024-44133, using it to access sensitive user data. Adware merchants may have as well…. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/macos-safari-exploit-camera-mic-browser-data
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macOS Vulnerability Potentially Exploited in Adware Attacks
The Adload macOS adware potentially exploits a privacy bypass vulnerability resolved in Sequoia 15 last month. The post Microsoft: macOS Vulnerability… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/microsoft-macos-vulnerability-potentially-exploited-in-adware-attacks/
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Alert: HotPage Adware Disguised as Ad Blocker Installs Malicious Kernel Driver
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on an adware module that purports to block ads and malicious websites, while stealthily offloading a kernel … First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/07/alert-hotpage-adware-disguised-as-ad.html
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Microsoft-Signed Chinese Adware Opens the Door to Kernel Privileges
An official stamp of approval might give the impression that a purported HotPage adtech tool is not, in fact, a dangerous kernel-level malware, but th… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/microsoft-signed-chinese-adware-opens-the-door-to-kernel-privileges
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Microsoft-Signed Driver Leveraged by HotPage Adware
First seen on scmagazine.com Jump to article: www.scmagazine.com/brief/microsoft-signed-driver-leveraged-by-hotpage-adware