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

Lake City, Florida, joins the list of ransomware victims — and decides to pay.

Emulator in Kaspersky Lab products: what is it and why it’s so important for antivirus to have one.

Apps that demand access to calls and SMS messaging without good reason are being kicked off Google Play. We explain what threats might arise.

Why Kaspersky Internet Security for Android and Safe Kids are set to lose some features.

A close look at Pirate Matryoshka malware, and why even inveterate pirates should not download cracked software from torrent trackers.

GandCrab still holds 40% of the ransomware market. Recent distribution methods help the malware stand out.

We detect a spike in activity from Trojans targeting mostly accountants who work in small and midsize businesses.

The story of a guy who just wanted to download a pirated copy of a game but got malware instead. It’s happening more and more often, and we explain why.

Scammers are sending tons of YouTube direct messages pretending to be from top YouTubers. They’re phishing. Here’s how the scheme works.

Crooks hacked telecom protocol SS7 to steal banking two-factor authentication codes.

We take a look at the Rotexy mobile Trojan: where it comes from, how it behaves, and how to get rid of it using a couple of regular SMS.

Banking Trojans are increasingly focused on online stores. We explain how not to become a victim of malware during the annual holiday sales.

Some comments from Kaspersky Lab’s head of information security on the results of the CISO survey.

We explain the types of malware that can take control of your device, and the dangers of multifunctional infection.

Android lets you configure app permissions to protect your data and restrict access to dangerous functions. We explain how to do it and why.

Let’s talk about mobile malware that can empty your bank account or spy on you.

Fortnite for Android is not available on Google Play. We explain how to download and install it properly, and what else to do to stay safe.

It makes sense to assess risks and carefully craft a protection strategy before adopting mobile device usage at work.

In this part, we consider mobile malware capable of causing real damage to smartphone and tablet users.

In the Netherlands, the creators of one of the first ransomware cryptors are on trial, thanks largely to us.