adviceMultipurpose malware: Sometimes Trojans come in threes
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.
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Hospital learns the hard way why you don’t pay ransomware crooks
Hospital pays ransomware ransom, does not get files back.
AndroidCharging your smartphone’s battery over USB can be dangerous
Charging your smartphone’s battery over USB can be dangerous: Thieves can steal your files, infect your smartphone with something nasty — or even brick it.
fraudstersHow to pay for the Olympics and never get your tickets (or your money back)
So you just paid for tickets to the Olympics, and now you’re planning your trip to Rio de Janeiro? Check that ticket twice: you may have been scammed.
decryptorBye-bye, TeslaCrypt: Grand finale
All files encrypted with TeslaCrypt ransomware can now be decrypted … thanks to its creators
datingUse OKCupid? Change your password.
Researchers expose details of 70,000 OKCupid accounts, without permission.
Mischa: a friend for Petya and yet more ransomware for the rest of the world
The Petya ransomware installer now includes another ransomware that complements it.
Change your LinkedIn password NOW
Old LinkedIn data is being sold on the darkweb. Time to change your password!
Invisible Skimmers at the ATMs
Criminals behind the ATM Infector campaign are turning ATMs into invisible skimmers.
Update: CryptXXX solved again
While many got a good laugh about CryptXXX evolving to beat out tool, ransomware is no laughing matter. Introducing V2 of our tool.
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Bug bounty10-year old cashes on Facebook bug bounty program
A 10-year old from Finland successfully discovered and reported an Instagram flaw, and was handsomely rewarded by Facebook.
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wifi
Reasons why you should pony up the money for your own Wi-Fi and stop stealing it from your neighbours.
Tips to avoid falling victim to ransomware
Kaspersky Lab expert offers tips to avoid falling victim to ransomware.
Hackers broadcast live footage from hacked webcams on YouTube and trolls are loving it
Internet-trolls are back in the game: 2ch anonymous hacked hundreds devices and streamed video from victims’ homes for the kick of it.
Raising a connected kid
We talk about ever-present connectivity. What does that mean for raising kids?
Déjà vu change your Spotify password… Again
Spotify users’ account data once again found its way onto Pastebin. Change your password.
How to decrypt CryptXXX ransomware
CryptXXX ransomware encrypts files, steals data and bitcoins. Sounds serious, but we have a solution!
Transition to chip-and-pin cards increasing fraud in U.S.
The big hunt begins: hackers are eager to make their buck before every merchant in US moves to chip-and-pin cards
What happens when criminals hack a radio station?
Hackers took control over several USA FM stations’ equipment and released a provocative podcast on the air.