Device takeover, or device hijacking, is a cyberattack where malicious actors gain unauthorised control over a device. This often occurs through the use of trojans, a kind of malware disguised as a genuine software.
Malvertising, short for malicious advertising, is a cybercrime technique that leverages the reach and trust associated with online advertising to deliver harmful content. Malicious actors infiltrate legitimate ad networks and insert malicious code into advertisements, which are then displayed on unsuspecting websites. When a user clicks on or simply view these malicious ads, their devices can become infected with malware, leading to a range of detrimental consequences.
Data exfiltration – the theft of sensitive information – is a growing threat, posing severe financial and reputational risks.
File Encryption Trojans (FETs), or crypto-ransomware, are malicious software designed to extort money from victims.
Imagine a thief rummaging through your checkout counter, not for cash, but for the fleeting traces of customer data left behind. That’s essentially what memory-scraping malware does. It targets point-of-sale (POS) systems, scanning the temporary memory (RAM) for sensitive information like credit card numbers and PINs.