From viruses to spyware, we break down the key differences so you know exactly what you're dealing with.

A virulent form of ransomware has now infected about quarter of a million Windows computers, according to a report by security researchers. Cryptolocker scrambles users' data and then demands a fee to ...

This new ransomware detection is available in beta in Google Drive for desktop on Windows or macOS, with a general release expected by the end of the year. Google is deploying an update to Drive for ...

Google has begun rolling out a new AI-powered security feature for Google Drive desktop, which will automatically pause file syncing when it detects a ransomware attack to minimize impact. While this ...

Ransomware attacks have become ever more sophisticated. Attackers no longer just encrypt data – they threaten to expose sensitive data, though double extortion and triple extortion attacks. And ...

A 36-year-old Yemeni national, who is believed to be the developer and primary operator of 'Black Kingdom' ransomware, has been indicted by the United States for conducting 1,500 attacks on Microsoft ...

The best defence is a strong, unique password for each account. Avoid simple words or common phrases. Using a password manager can help you create and remember these complex passwords. Also, turn on ...