malware

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

In our previous article on this topic, we looked into the history of memory-only attacks, also taking a glance at attack scenarios and appropriate defensive technologies. Now it is time

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

We explain three important concepts underlying antivirus action: signatures, the nature of viruses, and how antivirus solutions remove malware.

One of the most sophisticated mechanisms malware uses to stay below security systems’ radars is having no detectable file body. Malware creators use various techniques to accomplish that. Perhaps the most insidious of which is the execution of the malicious code wholly within the machine’s volatile memory.

That free Spotify gave some users malware.

Our experts made a short video showcasing a proof-of-concept attack by a criminal who has physical access to the ATM’s internals.

Malicious USB devices left in mailboxes.

We discovered a Pokémon Go Trojan in Google Play. It had already been downloaded 500,000 times.

So you found a USB stick outside. Should you use it?

How to protect yourself from ransomware? Are there any cross-platform cryptors? How much time does it take to catch a cybercriminal? Jornt van der Wiel discusses all of that and more

Ranscam deletes your files and then demands ransom to restore them, or it will delete them. Yes, in that order.

Where ransomware originates, how blockers evolve into cryptors, and why this type of malware is cybercriminals’ favorite tool.

Hacked medical equipment can cost patients a lot — their health or even their lives.

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.

Hospital pays ransomware ransom, does not get files back.

Criminals behind the ATM Infector campaign are turning ATMs into invisible skimmers.

While many got a good laugh about CryptXXX evolving to beat out tool, ransomware is no laughing matter. Introducing V2 of our tool.

Internet-trolls are back in the game: 2ch anonymous hacked hundreds devices and streamed video from victims’ homes for the kick of it.

Yet another ZeuS variant is threatening businesses.