IT threat evolution in Q2 2024. Mobile statistics

Quarterly figures According to Kaspersky Security Network, in Q2 2024: 7 million attacks using malware, adware or unwanted mobile software were blocked. The most common threat to mobile devices was RiskTool software – 41% of all detected threats. A total of 367,418 malicious installation packages...

Google Blocks 1.43 Million Malicious Apps, Bans 173,000 Bad Accounts in 2022

Google disclosed that its improved security features and app review processes helped it block 1.43 million bad apps from being published to the Play Store in 2022. In addition, the company said it banned 173,000 bad accounts and fended off over $2 billion in fraudulent and abusive transactions...

TikTokers promoted adware apps; earned half a million dollars in profit

By Sudais Asif According to researchers, some prominent TikTokers earned up to $500,000 by promoting adware apps. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: TikTokers promoted adware apps; earned half a million dollars in profit...

Apple Finally Boots Sneaky Adware Doctor App from Mac App Store

UPDATE Apple removed the top-rated app Adware Doctor from its official Mac App Store after researchers publicly exposed the privacy-busting app on Friday. The app was removed the same day. In addition to Adware Doctor, Apple also took action against a number of different macOS apps that also...