Threats

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

One version of popular WhatsApp mod FMWhatsApp uses an infected advertising module that downloads Trojans to smartphones.

Adware, Trojans, and other malware aren’t the only reasons not to download illegal games.

Cybercriminals are offering ban-as-a-service for blocking Instagram users.

Received a confirmation e-mail for a purchase you didn’t make with a phone number to contact the company? Beware, it’s vishing.

Spammers are using malicious macros to distribute IcedID and Qbot banking malware in seemingly important documents.

How scammers use voice calls for phishing.

A malicious script in the WeakAuras add-on can eradicate several days of farming in WoW Classic in a second.

A fake Kaspersky Internet Security for Android app highlights the danger of installing apps from outside of official app stores.

We found more Minecraft modpacks and a file recovery utility available in Google Play concealing malicious adware.

Scammers continue to target cryptoinvestors, this time by luring their victims with fake ICOs for “hype” coins.

ArtStation job scam targets freelance artists.

At RSA Conference 2021, researchers talked about how they managed to turn a Comcast Xfinity remote into a listening device.

A ransomware attack forced Ireland’s healthcare service to shut down its servers. Here’s what we know so far.

Scammers have gotten good at using SMS messages to get bank card information and online banking passwords.

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

How fake sellers are stealing bitcoins from buyers of sought-after mining equipment.

A zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Windows may already have been exploited.

Scammers set a Lightshot trap for greedy cryptoinvestors.

The APKPure app store has been infected by a malicious module that downloads Trojans to Android devices.

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