
Student surprise: Malware masked as textbooks and essays
Malware can masquerade not only as games and TV shows, but also as educational materials. We help you understand what this malware is and how to avoid being infected.
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Malware can masquerade not only as games and TV shows, but also as educational materials. We help you understand what this malware is and how to avoid being infected.
Kaspersky researchers found malware in CamScanner, a text recognition app that was downloaded more than 100 million times from Google Play.
We explain how malware steals passwords and other valuable data stored in the browser — and how to protect yourself.
Malware is often distributed in files disguised as episodes of popular TV series. We talk about the most dangerous TV series and how to spot the threat.
We detect a spike in activity from Trojans targeting mostly accountants who work in small and midsize businesses.
The Razy Trojan secretly installs malicious extensions for Chrome and Firefox to serve phishing links and steal cryptocurrency.
Why you shouldn’t open messages with e-cards from strangers, or believe that someone gave you an Amazon gift card for Christmas.
We explain the types of malware that can take control of your device, and the dangers of multifunctional infection.
KeyPass ransomware is infecting computers worldwide, encrypting almost everything in its path. And it all starts with downloading a seemingly innocuous installer.
In the Netherlands, the creators of one of the first ransomware cryptors are on trial, thanks largely to us.
The Rakhni encrypting ransomware, known since 2013, is now trying its hand at mining Monero.
Do you follow the news? The news may also be following you. ZooPark spyware targets those partial to politics.
Adult content is an ace in the hole for cybercriminals attacking Android devices.
Belgian police and Kaspersky Lab obtain decryption keys for files hit by Cryakl.
Sex sells, as they say in advertising. In cyberspace porn serves as one of the most popular tools for malicious activity.
The Skygofree Trojan comes with a powerful array of spyware features, some unique — like turning on audio recording by geolocation and stealing private messages.
The new Loapi Trojan will recruit your smartphone for DDoS attacks, bombard it with ads, or use it to mine cryptocurrency, making it red-hot.
The CryptoShuffler Trojan does its utmost to go unnoticed, stealing Bitcoins on the sly.
Android users have the largest selection of mobile apps, but that means they are also exposed to the most threats. Avoid mobile malware by following some basic security rules.
Android Trojans have been mimicking banking apps, messengers, and social apps for a while. Taxi-booking apps are next on the list.