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cryptors

29 articles

How to avoid becoming a ransomware victim a second time
  • Ransomware

How to prevent a ransomware attack from happening again?

For Anti-Ransomware Day, we decided to publish few tips that will help your company avoid falling victim to ransomware for a second time.

  • Hugh Aver

  • May 13, 2022

New BlackCat ransomware
  • Ransomware

BlackCat — new player in the ransomware business

Our experts investigated the activity and studied tools of ransomware gang BlackCat.

  • Hugh Aver

  • April 16, 2022

  • Ransomware

Ransomware as a distraction

HermeticRansom cryptor was used as a distraction to support HermeticWiper attacks.

  • Editorial Team

  • March 1, 2022

  • Ransomware

3 reasons why Australia has become a global focus on ransomware

Working from home made everyone more vulnerable for online attacks and cybercriminals actively exploit it. Here are 3 reasons why Australia has become a target for ransomware.

  • Neil Royle

  • September 2, 2021

Five practical tips how to avoid file-encrypting infection and protect yourself from ransomers
  • Ransomware

Five tips for protecting yourself from ransomware

Guard against ransomers who encrypt your files and demand payment for their safe return.

  • Leonid Grustniy

  • August 27, 2021

Top 5 most dangerous ransomware in 2021
  • Ransomware

Corporation hunters: Top 5 ransomware groups

The most active groups targeting companies, encrypting data, and demanding ransom.

  • Kaspersky Team

  • April 22, 2021

How ransomware has grown from simplistic screen blockers into monsters paralyzing airports and shipping companies
  • Ransomware

The ransomware saga

Ransomware, once represented by screen blockers that were almost cute, has come of age.

  • Leonid Grustniy

  • April 7, 2021

Ransomware makers seem to be following a new trend, publishing data from companies that refuse to pay them.
  • Ransomware

Backing up is no panacea when blackmailers publish stolen data

Ransomware makers seem to be following a new trend, publishing data from companies that refuse to pay them.

  • Sergey Golubev

  • February 6, 2020

  • Ransomware

Aluminum giant Hydro hit by ransomware

Industrial Norwegian giant Hydro hit by ransomware — security incident analysis.

  • Alex Perekalin

  • March 20, 2019

  • Ransomware

KeyPass: Ravenous ransomware

KeyPass ransomware is infecting computers worldwide, encrypting almost everything in its path. And it all starts with downloading a seemingly innocuous installer.

  • Leonid Grustniy

  • August 15, 2018

  • Ransomware

CoinVault: Caught red-handed

In the Netherlands, the creators of one of the first ransomware cryptors are on trial, thanks largely to us.

  • Leonid Grustniy

  • July 19, 2018

  • Ransomware

Rakhni Trojan: To encrypt and to mine

The Rakhni encrypting ransomware, known since 2013, is now trying its hand at mining Monero.

  • Leonid Grustniy

  • July 6, 2018

  • Ransomware

Cryakl/Fantomas victims rescued by new decryptor

Belgian police and Kaspersky Lab obtain decryption keys for files hit by Cryakl.

  • Leonid Grustniy

  • February 9, 2018

  • Ransomware

Selling cryptocastles in the sky

The cryptomining boom is helping scammers make money out of thin air. The latest method involves fake currency and ransomware.

  • Leonid Grustniy

  • February 2, 2018

  • Petya

Think the ExPetr epidemic doesn’t concern you? Think again

Global IT security problems like the recent Petya attack are of clear concern to large corporations — but they affect common people as well.

  • Jeffrey Esposito

  • July 3, 2017

New ransomware outbreak
  • threats

New ransomware outbreak

A new ransomware outbreak is happening right now. Here’s what we know so far and what you can do to protect yourself from the threat.

  • Marvin the Robot

  • June 27, 2017

How to properly update Windows to protect your computer from WannaCry
  • tips

How to properly update Windows to protect your computer from WannaCry

By now, everyone has heard about the WannaCry ransomware attack. So far we have two posts about it: one with a general overview of what happened, and another with advice

  • Marvin the Robot

  • May 17, 2017

  • Ransomware

The Ransomware Plague of 2016

Ransomware: a brief history, current situation, future predictions and how to solve the problem.

  • Santiago Pontiroli

  • November 28, 2016

Everything you need to know about ransomware
  • threats

Everything you need to know about ransomware

FAQ about ransomware: types, origins, dangers, and how you can stay safe

  • John Snow

  • November 3, 2016

Why you should NOT pay ransom to malware creators
  • Ransomware

Why you should NOT pay ransom to malware creators

Ransomware research shows that paying ransom is no guarantee you’ll get your files back.

  • Alex Drozhzhin

  • November 1, 2016

Infographic: What you need to know about ransomware
  • threats

Infographic: What you need to know about ransomware

Key facts about ransomware and how to avoid it.

  • Marvin the Robot

  • October 25, 2016

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