trojans

Where to download the MS17-010 update to patch the security hole in Windows, how to install the update, and what to do next.

How businesses can stop the WannaCry outbreak.

What makes the self-replicating encryptor WannaCry so dangerous and how to prevent infection.

An unconventional Android Trojan does not do anything to your smartphone; instead it hacks the Wi-Fi hotspot the smartphone is connected to.

What is ransomware? Why do you need to know about it? And how can you protect yourself from it?

Ransoc ransomware gathers data from victim’s social networks and hard drives, and uses it to blackmail victims.

Key facts about ransomware and how to avoid it.

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

The DressCode Trojan was found in more than 400 apps on Google Play.

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

Digital advertising brings money to companies and relevant ads to you and me — and attracts fraud. How does it all work?

Fantom ransomware displays a fake Windows Update screen while encrypting your files.

Some Android Trojans can write reviews and rate apps on behalf of users, but without their consent.

Good news, everyone! We have help for victims of Shade ransomware. Now you can decrypt the data without paying ransom.

Ded Cryptor ransomware is based on EDA2 — an open-source cryptor. EDA2 was created for educational purposes, but then things went horribly wrong.

Once, hackers wrote malware just for the fun of it, but now Trojans are serious business. However, here are five modern, weird malware samples that may be funny and strange, but they are still very dangerous.

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

Kaspersky’s free WindowsUnlocker utility brings your locker-infected computer back and gets rid of the malware.

CryptXXX ransomware encrypts files, steals data and bitcoins. Sounds serious, but we have a solution!

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.

A pirate app store that has tricked Apple and passed its code review is now stealing user’s credentials using FairPlay Man-in-the Middle attack.