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Zcryptor is a hybrid, part ransomware and part worm. It encrypts files and copies itself onto external media.

Ransomware is a tough nut to crack — and while it’s distracting you by encrypting your files, it may also be turning your computer into a zombie.

So you just paid for tickets to the Olympics, and now you’re planning your trip to Rio de Janeiro? Check that ticket twice: you may have been scammed.

The Petya ransomware installer now includes another ransomware called Mischa that complements it.

Politics are not immune to cyber hijinks and hackers.

Locky and Petya ransomware strains took the world by storm when they shouldn’t be successful at all.

A group of security researchers have discovered major flaws in Google’s reCAPTCHA technology.

USA and Canada governments are fed up with the tyranny of ransomware. Experts from both countries analyzed the latest incidents and released an advisory for their citizens.

Like all social media platforms, it’s important to ensure you keep your LinkedIn account secure.

Cryptolocker was bad, CTB-Locker was even worse, and new Petya ransomware is a freaking disaster.

Newborn Locky ransomware encrypted patients data in two hospitals in USA. Explaining this new dilemma and how to stop it.

Triada is a complex, stealthy, and professionally written malware suite. While it is mostly a consumer-level threat, Triada is also potentially dangerous to mobile apps-related businesses.

Acecard is one of the most advanced banking trojans. It’s capable of overlaying more than 30 banks’ and financial systems’ apps and is spread via Google Play.

Sooner or later each user of the internet will face a trick or trap. Here’s the list of the most widespread ones. Forewarned is forearmed!

At The SAS 2016, Kaspersky Lab researchers discussed the newly discovered Poseidon Group. A custom APT boutique chasing commercially valuable data

Kaspersky Lab’s research shows that some users are too eager to share everything they have when it comes to social networks

The rise of Snapchat has brought a whole host of security issues regarding the app. Make sure your account is secure.

What are the core differences between Kaspersky Anti-virus and Kaspersky Internet Security?

Let’s find out how to enhance privacy and security of your VK account

Late in December, the term “whaling” mildly spiked in cybersecurity-related media outlets. The term isn’t exactly new, but it isn’t encountered as often as “phishing”.

A renovated version of TeslaCrypt ransomware has recently affected numerous devices in Japan and Nordic countries.