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Syrk ransomware is out, disguised as a Fortnite cheat pack. Learn what it is and how to recover your files.

Take this quiz to find out if you are up to the task of defending your start-up from today’s ubiquitous cyberthreats.

Scammers are interested in your photos with ID cards. We explain why and how to stay protected.

We explain how malware steals passwords and other valuable data stored in the browser — and how to protect yourself.

To build a safer future, we need to stop fearing and start immunizing.

Why personal mobile devices used for work need to be secure.

Our experts tried to hack six smart gadgets for cars to find out how manufacturers protect customers.

Faster, better, more secure – find out what else has changed in the 2020 versions of Kaspersky security solutions.

Hacking security cameras through a smart light switch — and other interesting features of smart homes.

Using persuasion instead of viruses: How scammers talk people into granting remote access to their computers.

This ransomware uses managed service providers’ infrastructure or the Oracle Weblogic vulnerability to infect and encrypt victims’ systems.

A highly creative way to hide information.

Cybercriminals may use your resources for cryptocurrency mining. How you can prevent it.

How a photo editor app from Google Play secretly signed up users for unwanted paid services.

What the Hoax verdict means, and why such software is becoming more of a problem.

A new spam mailing threatens the reputations of small businesses websites.

Cryptocurrency has rapidly become one of the most exciting technologies in recent years. The most popular of them all – Bitcoin – soared in value in 2017, leading to millions to purchase the currency and set up their own mining farms.

Scammers are using Google Calendar, Photos, Drive, and other services to distribute spam. Here’s how it works.

Scammers posing as CIA agents demand ransom for alleged possession of child porn, threatening arrest.

Dave and Jeff discuss a number of issues ranging from backdooring encrypted chats to POS malware and more.

We explain what file types cybercriminals most often use to hide malware, and how to avoid getting infected.