Threats

Adware found on 250 million computers spies on users and can install other software.

How a couple of simple permissions let an application steal passwords, log user actions, and do many other nasty things.

By now, everyone has heard about the WannaCry ransomware attack. So far we have two posts about it: one with a general overview of what happened, and another with advice

Kaspersky Lab is teaming up with Comae Technologies to present an emergency webinar for businesses to help them understand and defend against the WannaCry ransomware. The malware has primarily affected business networks, and has claimed victims around the world in a wide range of industries.

What makes the self-replicating encryptor WannaCry so dangerous and how to prevent infection.

The most sophisticated attack ever seen on any endpoint, this modular spyware lurks on Android and iOS.

We investigated three cases of ATM robbery — involving remote-controlled malware, a Bluetooth keyboard, and a drill.

Cameras in buildings, public areas, and even at home spy on us without our knowledge or consent. What can we do about it?

Connected dolls pose a hacking risk.

Kaspersky Lab researchers disclose vulnerabilities in connected car apps.

Three-quarters of crypto-ransomware in 2016 came from the Russian-speaking criminal underground.

The story of Marion, a computer user from Germany whose files were encrypted by ransomware — and how she got them back without paying ransom.

Downloaded a program called Netflix Login Generator? Delete it immediately!

How you can fix the security hole within WhatsApp.

It is surprisingly easy to hack airline reservations, obtain banking data and other private information, steal tickets, and rack up air miles.

An unconventional Android Trojan does not do anything to your smartphone; instead it hacks the Wi-Fi hotspot the smartphone is connected to.

Kaspersky Lab experts create a cure for CryptXXX. For the third time.

What is ransomware? Why do you need to know about it? And how can you protect yourself from it?

Everything you need to know about botnets: how they work, why they are dangerous and how to stay safe.

Ransomware infects 2,000 SFMTA computers, makes Muni rides free for the weekend.

Ransomware: a brief history, current situation, future predictions and how to solve the problem.