Threats

Under the pretext of compensation for data leaks, fraudsters are selling “temporary U.S. social security numbers.”

The ransomware app now uses infected devices to send SMS messages abroad on the victim’s dime.

How paranoid employers and jealous partners can spy on you, and why chip bags are best left to movie heroes.

Extorters are demanding ransom not in cryptocurrency, but in prepaid debit cards. All the same, you shouldn’t pay.

Two schemes whereby a victim receives money — and neither one is good news.

While surfing through Black Friday super deals, can you spot a real one from a dupe?

Why stalkerware is a problem not only for targets, but also for security vendors – and what we’re doing to fix it.

How to stay safe from ransomware with free protection against cryptors and free decryption tools.

Overpriced apps entice Google Play and App Store users with a free trial period, and then charge them for a paid subscription even when uninstalled.

A Chrome vulnerability already exploited by attackers gets patched. We recommend updating your browser right now.

Buzzing the White House, paralyzing airports, crashing into planes and power lines — we highlight the dangers of drones.

Charles Perrault explains how hired hackers use social engineering and watering hole attacks for political purposes.

Victims of Yatron and FortuneCrypt ransomware can download a decryptor from the No More Ransom website to recover their encrypted files.

The botnet generally propagates through EternalBlue, the same vulnerability that made the WannaCry and NotPetya outbreaks possible.

Hacked SIM cards allow spying. We explain how and why.

According to recent news, quantum supremacy is reached. What should we do about it?

Folk tales are a fount of wisdom, but not many would use them to teach children the basics of information security. Well, you could!

There’s no malware in the official Android store, right? We get to the bottom of this claim.

Scammers prey on people’s kindness. We tell you how to distinguish them from those who are truly in need.

Some say you can get malware on your iPhone simply by visiting a dangerous Web page. We examine the rumor to get at the truth.

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.