Leonid Grustniy

They say they have video of you watching porn, threaten to send it to your friends, and demand ransom in bitcoins? Don’t pay! We explain how this scam works.

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.

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

Forgotten online resources can be used for extortion or phishing

The infamous Lazarus group’s newest campaign is really hard to detect. Bonus: How cryptocurrencies, cybercriminals, and ramen noodles are connected.

KeyPass ransomware is infecting computers worldwide, encrypting almost everything in its path. And it all starts with downloading a seemingly innocuous installer.

Take a stroll through your apps and you’re bound to encounter some unfamiliar names. Where do those unaccounted-for apps on your PC come from, and are they safe?

How a sculpture from Japan is scaring WhatsApp users around the world, and how to protect children from such spooks on the Internet.

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

More than 400 manufacturing companies became phishing targets.

Fileless malware infects workstations and servers in corporate networks.

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

Password-based love? Sites that ban humans? In this post, we look at five fun and slightly bizarre projects to get you thinking about security.

The Rakhni encrypting ransomware, known since 2013, is now trying its hand at mining Monero.

In part one of our mobile malware series, we cover infectious Android malware — adware, subscribers, and flooders — and how mobile viruses can damage your smartphone or tablet…

How tools designed to study and protect rare species can turn from gamekeeper to poacher.

Kaspersky Lab tells you how to keep your pet safe.

Do you know what children look for online? The answers may surprise you.

What is the cost of an incident that affects corporate data? Which threats are the most expensive? Learn that and more from our latest research.

A look at how payment information is protected on smartphones that support contactless payments.