The first large scale Locky campaign in months has been detected via the Necurs botnet.
Ransomware hidden inside a Word document that’s hidden inside a PDF
Spam campaign delivers Locky ransomware that, like a Russian matryoshka doll, is nested inside not one but two layers
Low-Cost Ransomware Service Discovered
A new ransomware-as-a-service called Karmen appeals to ransomware newbies with a low price, easy setup and developer updates.
Google Making Life Difficult for Ransomware to Thrive on Android
At the Kaspersky Lab Security Analyst Summit, Android Security Team malware analyst Elena Kovakina explained Google’s strategy for countering ransomware on Android.
Nothing is certain except death, taxes – and tax scams, phishing and ransomware
It’s the time of year when criminals turn their attention to honest taxpayers – here’s our advice on what to look out for to avoid falling victim to their scams
Spammer’s Arrest Puts End to Kelihos Botnet
Notorious spammer Peter Levashov was arrested over the weekend; Levashov is the alleged botmaster behind the Kelihos botnet.
Apache Struts 2 Exploits Installing Cerber Ransomware
Attackers are attempting to exploit the recent Apache Struts vulnerability on Windows servers and the payload is a variant of the Cerber ransomware.
Android under siege from malware – here’s how to protect your phone
Android phones are a top attack target, making up 85% of all mobile device infections in the second half of 2016
News in brief: tech firms ‘must do more’ on terror; data breaches shoot up; gloom at toxic online spaces
Your daily round-up of some of the other stories in the news
Spock will unlock Kirk ransomware – after you beam up a bunch of Monero
It’s ransomware, Jim, but not as we know it