The new RatOn Android malware does everything from automatically transferring money to phishing credentials, and even uses ransomware for extortion. Learn how to protect yourself.
By Karrar Haider – Sep 15, 2025
A new BYOVD attack exploits a legitimate, signed driver and allows attackers to bypass Microsoft Defender, and install ransomware.
By Karrar Haider – Aug 12, 2025
For enhanced protection, you can consider enabling the following Windows 11 security features.
By Karrar Haider – Jul 17, 2025
Hackers demanded $10M from a dental insurance co. through ransomware, then stole personal info of nearly 9 million users and released it.
By Charlie Fripp – May 30, 2023
Make sure your antivirus is keeping you safe!
By Brandon Li – Nov 14, 2022
Ransomware is becoming less profitable and more risky for cybercriminals.
By Laura Tucker – Jun 6, 2022
Putting a whole new meaning to the term “ethical hacking.”
By Laura Tucker – Jun 1, 2022
The most useful feature in Windows 11 is disabled by default.
By Ian Derrick – Mar 31, 2022
Ransomware is a dangerous threat to computer systems, so we are looking at some decryption tools that allow you to unlock and restore your data.
By Ian Derrick – Feb 9, 2022
The newest attack point for ransomware is call centers, carried out by the BazarCall group. Will this forcce Microsoft to amp up its game?
By Laura Tucker – Jun 24, 2021
After the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack affecting one of the largest U.S. pipelines, the FBI blamed the Darkside group.
By Laura Tucker – May 11, 2021
The Jack Daniel’s distributor was hit with a ransomware attack, but the attackers’ actions were limited because of the distributor’s actions.
By Laura Tucker – Aug 20, 2020
The threat of ransomware has been reduced, as everyone is regularly backing up their data. A new double extortion strain can now render these backups useless.
By Simon Batt – Apr 22, 2020
It’s no surprise that hospitals are under constant cyber-attack, and the new wave of ransomware attacks left them unable to take in new patients. Here are the details.
By Simon Batt – Oct 7, 2019
Ransomware is one of the worst kind of malware that extorts money from individuals. Learn what is ransomware, how it works and how you can prevent it.
By Mike Tee – Jun 11, 2019
Hackers always have to resort to new tactics to get the victim to pay up. A recent ransomware author used the victims’ porn habits against them.
By Simon Batt – Apr 16, 2019
Malware developers have shifted toward attacking businesses over the general public as cyberattacks against businesses are up 80%. Here’s what you need to know.
By Simon Batt – Feb 4, 2019
Recently, BitDefender released an estimate of the ransom made by the popular GandCrab ransomware, and the figures were a little worryisome.
By Simon Batt – Nov 19, 2018
With the WannaCry ransomware making the headlines, many people are wondering if Wanncry is able to infect Linux. The answer is yes, only if you allow it to.
By Miguel Leiva-Gomez – May 22, 2017
The WannaCry ransomware managed to infect an unprecedented 230,000 systems spread across 150 countries. Find out what it is and how you can combat it.
By Miguel Leiva-Gomez – May 15, 2017
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