cryptorZCryptor: The conqueror worm
Zcryptor is a hybrid, part ransomware and part worm. It encrypts files and copies itself onto external media.
Ransomware
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Multipurpose malware: Sometimes Trojans come in threes
Ransomware is a tough nut to crack — and while it’s distracting you by encrypting your files, it may also be turning your computer into a zombie.
RansomwareHospital learns the hard way why you don’t pay ransomware crooks
Hospital pays ransomware ransom, does not get files back.
How educated are we on ransomware?
A look at recent survey results on awareness of ransomware in North America.
Kaspersky free decryptor for TeslaCrypt victims
Kaspersky Lab RakhniDecryptor utility updated to help decrypt files encrypted by previously invincible versions of TeslaCrypt.
TeslaCrypt has gone away, ransomware problem hasn’t
In a highly surprising move, the notorious Teslacrypt authors have wrapped up their operation and released the ransomware’s master key.
decryptorBye-bye, TeslaCrypt: Grand finale
All files encrypted with TeslaCrypt ransomware can now be decrypted … thanks to its creators
Mischa: a friend for Petya and yet more ransomware for the rest of the world
The Petya ransomware installer now includes another ransomware called Mischa that complements it.
CryptXXXHow to beat CryptXXX again: an update
An update to RannohDecryptor now allows to beat a newer version of CryptXXX too.
.cryptUpdate: CryptXXX solved again
While many got a good laugh about CryptXXX evolving to beat out tool, ransomware is no laughing matter. Introducing V2 of our tool.
LockyRansomware: surprising champions
Locky and Petya ransomware strains took the world by storm when they shouldn’t be successful at all.
Expert tips to avoid falling victim to ransomware
Kaspersky Lab’s GReAT expert Ryan Naraine offers tips to avoid falling victim to ransomware.
How to beat CryptXXX ransomware
Ransomware is mostly the end-user problem. However, businesses get hit too, and hit hard, especially the smaller ones.
How to unlock a .crypt file
CryptXXX ransomware encrypts files, steals data and bitcoins. Sounds serious, but we have a solution!
3.2m servers are possible targets for a ransomware campaign
A new strain of ransomware targets servers which is, mildly put, a troubling development.
Atmos: yet another ZeuS variant is threatening businesses
Yet another ZeuS variant is threatening businesses.
Ransomfails: a few stories on beating cryptors
It’s not common that the ransomware criminals can be outsmarted. But sometimes they can be.
No ransomware on servers: new Anti-Cryptor technology
Cryptomalware can infiltrate and encrypt an entire network – including its backups – within minutes.
Ransomware bug leads to Petya decryptor
A bug in Petya ransomware has led to a decryptor that can help those impacted.
USA and Canada release joint advisory against ransomware
USA and Canada governments are fed up with the tyranny of ransomware. Experts from both countries analyzed the latest incidents and released an advisory for their citizens.
Prevent ransomware from destroying your fileshare
How you can prevent Ransomware on your file share with Kaspersky Lab enterprise solutions.