Overview of Google Play threats sold on the dark web

Kaspersky research into dark web offers related to Android malware and its distribution via Google Play: hacked app developer accounts, malicious loaders, etc. Continue reading Overview of Google Play threats sold on the dark web

Financial cyberthreats in 2022

This report shines a spotlight on the financial cyberthreat landscape in 2022. We look at phishing threats commonly encountered by users and companies, as well as the dynamics of various Windows and Android-based financial malware. Continue reading Financial cyberthreats in 2022

The mobile malware threat landscape in 2022

Android threat report by Kaspersky for 2022: malware on Google Play and inside the Vidmate in-app store, mobile malware statistics. Continue reading The mobile malware threat landscape in 2022

Roaming Mantis implements new DNS changer in its malicious mobile app in 2022

Roaming Mantis (a.k.a Shaoye) is a long-term cyberattack campaign that uses malicious Android package (APK) files to control infected Android devices and steal data. In 2022, we observed a DNS changer function implemented in its Android malware Wroba.o. Continue reading Roaming Mantis implements new DNS changer in its malicious mobile app in 2022

Crimeware and financial cyberthreats in 2023

This report assesses how accurately we predicted the developments in the financial threats landscape in 2022 and ponder at what to expect in 2023. Continue reading Crimeware and financial cyberthreats in 2023

IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. Mobile statistics

In Q3 2022, a total of 5,623,670 mobile malware, adware, and riskware attacks were blocked, and 438,035 malicious installation packages were detected. Continue reading IT threat evolution in Q3 2022. Mobile statistics

Malicious WhatsApp mod distributed through legitimate apps

The malicious version of YoWhatsApp messenger, containing Triada trojan, was spreading through ads in the popular Snaptube app and the Vidmate app’s internal store. Continue reading Malicious WhatsApp mod distributed through legitimate apps

Good game, well played: an overview of gaming-related cyberthreats in 2022

In this report, we analyze malware, potentially unwanted applications and phishing cases related to most popular video games and cheats for these games. Continue reading Good game, well played: an overview of gaming-related cyberthreats in 2022

IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. Mobile statistics

In Q2 2022, we detected 405,684 mobile malware installation packages, of which 55,614 packages were related to mobile banking trojans, and 3,821 packages were mobile ransomware trojans. Continue reading IT threat evolution in Q2 2022. Mobile statistics