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This year, news of ransomware attacks have been coming in like dispatches from a battlefield — nonstop. Every day, researchers find new strains of ransomware and discover new and unconventional

Apple no longer encrypts the kernel of its iOS operating system. It seems that this is another step towards turning iOS into something similar to Android.

Accurate identification of people’s faces is a very human process but computers are gaining on our processing. A look at what’s going on now and what we’ll see soon.

Have you ever received a letter from a Nigerian prince? A Nigerian astronaut? How about Daenerys Targaryen? If so, you know that we are talking about funny Nigerian spam — and this post covers it all!

Mobile ransomware is on the rise. We discuss the most popular ransomware families, speculate on some statistics, and suggest the best means of protection. 

While we rest, cybercriminals work. Kaspersky Lab discusses the main risks for tourists and travelers on business trips.

An overview of the 10-year anniversary of Kaspersky Lab’s fan club.

Hacked medical equipment can cost patients a lot — their health or even their lives.

This tiny device will help you protect your smartphone from malware and data leakage when charging in public places.

Kaspersky Lab sponsors and supports archaeological excavation near Akrotiri settlement in Greece, which can shed light on the history of Minoan civilisations.

Stay safe while watching Euro 2016.

Database with millions of Twitter accounts is being sold on the Darknet. At least 32 million of them are unique and probably active. What you need to do is change your password ASAP!

Do you have some long abandoned accounts? Do you use the same password everywhere? If so, change all of them now!

Zcryptor is a hybrid, part ransomware and part worm. It encrypts files and copies itself onto external media.

How do we pinpoint our location at sea nowadays, and how did ancient seafarers navigate the open seas before the common era and during colonization?

Millions of user logins for Tumblr and MySpace stolen, up for sale.

Research shows that nearly 40% of people rate their smartphone at least as important as their close friends. And one man recently even married his phone.

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.

Hospital pays ransomware ransom, does not get files back.

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.

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.