RansomwareBad Rabbit: A new ransomware epidemic is on the rise
POST IS BEING UPDATED LIVE. The world is being hit with yet another ransomware epidemic. It’s called Bad Rabbit, and here’s what we know about it so far.
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NRansom: Ransomware that demands your nudes
A new blocker called nRansom locks users out of their computers and demands not money, but nude pictures.
healthcareCaring for healthcare
Considering the modern threat landscape, the healthcare industry should pay more attention to cybersecurity
No More Ransom: A very productive year
No More Ransom turns 1. We recap what the joint initiative has achieved so far.
PetyaThink the ExPetr epidemic doesn’t concern you? Think again
Global IT security problems like the recent Petya attack are of clear concern to large corporations — but they affect common people as well.
threatsExPetr targets serious business
Major pain: Critical infrastructure objects are among ExPetr’s (also known as NotPetya) victims.
New Petya / NotPetya / ExPetr ransomware outbreak
A new ransomware outbreak is happening right now. Here’s what we know so far and what you can do to protect yourself from the threat.
WannaCry: On screens everywhere!
Embedded systems demand special protection from infections similar to WannaCry.
How to properly update Windows to protect your computer from WannaCry
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
WannaCry: Are you safe?
What makes the self-replicating encryptor WannaCry so dangerous and how to prevent infection.
Eight targeted ransomware attacks aiming for your money
Our experts have identified at least eight independent threat actors competing for the right to extort money from businesses.
Say “No More!” to ransomware once more
Good news: Our international project No More Ransom was joined by more than 30 new allies, gathered 15 new decryption tools, and was translated into 8 more languages.
Quiz: Are you ready for a ransomware attack?
Ransomware terrorizes users and companies around the world, preventing access to data and demanding more and more money for its safe return. Take this quiz and learn how to secure your digital life.
2016 Stat: 75% of ransomware comes from Russian-speaking criminal underground
Three-quarters of crypto-ransomware in 2016 came from the Russian-speaking criminal underground.
No More Ransom saves the day
The story of Marion, a computer user from Germany whose files were encrypted by ransomware — and how she got them back without paying ransom.
Fake Netflix app is actually ransomware
Downloaded a program called Netflix Login Generator? Delete it immediately!
Decrypting CryptXXX version 3 — for free
Kaspersky Lab experts create a cure for CryptXXX. For the third time.
NoMoreRansom: Bigger, better, faster, stronger!
The NoMoreRansom project gets bigger, welcoming new partners, new countries, and new free decryption utilities.
What is ransomware?
What is ransomware? Why do you need to know about it? And how can you protect yourself from it?
The weak link in a rusty chain
A company’s business stalls because of a cryptor. The head of IT dept is to solve the problem. But “solving” this time doesn’t mean just “restoring the data”.