June 29, 2017

Svpeng Stings Users With Threefold Boost to Mobile Ransomware

2 min read - Kaspersky Lab has reported that mobile ransomware infections are on the rise to booming strains of the Svpeng malware family.

June 14, 2017

Attackers Leverage SambaCry Flaw to Run Cryptocurrency Miner

2 min read - Actors have exploited a patched flaw to push a cryptocurrency miner to vulnerable Linux machines. The attacks take advantage of a vulnerability in Samba.

April 25, 2017

Stuxnet: The Computer Worm That Keeps on Living

2 min read - Kapersky Labs explained that the life of a computer worm exploit doesn't end with the release of a security patch. Stuxnet is one example.

February 23, 2017

Researchers Find Clues in Windows Mirai Botnet Spreader Code

2 min read - Researchers analyzed the code of the Mirai botnet spreader that uses Windows systems as its launching pad to learn more about its origin and functionality.

October 17, 2016

CryPy Ransomware Slithers Onto PCs With Unique, Python-Based Encryption

2 min read - Ransomware is already annoying, but a new strain of CryPy ransomware is appearing on PCs with its Python-based encryption and forcing victims to pay up.

October 12, 2016

APT Group Targets Encryption Software Users

2 min read - Users in the market for encryption software are generally astute when it comes to security. They’re unlikely to be duped by social engineering ploys. Ironically, this makes them valuable targets for cybercriminals. According to Kaspersky Lab research, one group of…

August 23, 2016

Don’t Bank on It: Kaspersky Lab Says Mobile Security Risks Hurting Financial App Adoption

2 min read - A new survey conducted by Kaspersky Lab indicated that a significant percentage of banking clients are still reluctant to use mobile banking apps.

March 10, 2016

Java Malware Becomes a Cross-Platform Threat

2 min read - The Java malware dropper can run on most major computer platforms, making this a cross-platform threat that puts all users at risk.

Advanced Threats February 9, 2016

Dyre Straits: Group Behind the Dyre Trojan Busted in Moscow?

3 min read - Early reports indicate that the cybercrime gang behind the Dyre banking Trojan has been busted in Moscow by Russian authorities.

August 25, 2015

Reality Bites: Virtualization Increases Cost of Security Breaches

2 min read - A new study reports that virtualization can significantly increase the cost of recovery after a security breach. Is this the new reality?