cryptocurrenciesMeme coins and NFTs: How not to lose your shirt
Everything you wanted to know about meme cryptocurrencies — such as TRUMP and DOGE — and ways to win or lose big.
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messengersWhatsApp and Telegram account hijacking: How to protect yourself against scams
We look into every method of hijacking WhatsApp, Telegram, and other messaging accounts – from quishing to fake gifts and viruses, and ways to protect yourself against them.
privacyScams targeting lovers or the lovelorn
We examine a special breed of scams aimed at lovers, married couples, and singles. Read on to learn how to avoid falling for “Brad Pitt”.
vulnerabilitiesSLAP and FLOP: Complex vulnerabilities in Apple CPUs
New research demonstrates for the first time how hardware vulnerabilities in modern CPUs can be exploited in practice.
SparkCat trojan stealer infiltrates App Store and Google Play, steals data from photos
We’ve discovered apps in the official Apple and Google stores that steal cryptocurrency wallet data by analyzing photos.
Spam 101: what is spam, and how to defeat it
It feels as if spam is as old as the internet itself. The post looks at the money-making scams devised over the years, and how to avoid them today.
anti-ransomwareRansomware: the most notable attacks of 2024
$3 billion worth of damage to healthcare insurance giant, schools closed, soccer club players’ data leaked, and other ransomware incidents in 2024.
AndroidBeware of stealers disguised as… wedding invitations
Attackers are pumping out fake wedding invitations containing malicious APKs to Android users. To find out how to guard against this new threat, read on.
Gamers
How scammers attack young gamers
Autumn is here, kids are going back to school and also meeting up with friends in their favorite online games. With that in mind, we have just carried out one of our biggest ever studies of the threats young gamers are most likely to encounter.
Live hack: Apex Legends esports tournament scandal
Hackers have long been engaging with the gaming world: from cracking games and creating cheats, to, more recently, attacking esports players live during an Apex Legends tournament. Regarding the latter, we break down what happened and how it could have been avoided.
Mario Forever, malware too: a free game with a miner and Trojans inside
Malicious versions of the free-to-download game Super Mario 3: Mario Forever plant a miner and a stealer on gamers’ machines.
Minecraft players under attack
Minecraft mods downloaded from several popular gaming websites contain dangerous malware. What we know so far.
The Phantom Menace: how gamers of different ages are being attacked
Why scammers are more likely to target kids than hardcore gamers, how they do it, and what they want to steal
The true cost of gaming
Our research reveals gamers’ attitudes toward computer performance — and the ethics of winning and losing.
Business
Is there life after VPN?
What network-security and access-control tools do the world’s top cyber-regulators recommend to companies?
Time to update 7-Zip
Researchers have discovered a vulnerability in the 7-Zip file archiver software.
encryptionQuantum of Lies
The complete story of the hype, panic, and misunderstanding surrounding attacks on cryptographic algorithms using quantum computers.
Trusted relationships: how to prevent supply-chain attacks
Attacks on companies via their suppliers and contractors are becoming increasingly widespread. How can you manage this risk?
Hardware for SIEM systems
How to estimate what and how much hardware will be needed for a SIEM system to assess the costs before deployment?
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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Go to a porn site, get a virus — right?
Most computer infections come from visiting porn sites, or so some people say. Are they right?
4 ways to hack an ATM
How are criminals able to hack ATMs and get away with money? Here are four videos that show how ATMs can be vulnerable.
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Best of Both Worlds
When it comes to online security, you need to be completely protected. You need hybrid protection, the combined power of the cloud and your PC. As great as cloud security
Kaspersky ONE Universal Security
It’s no longer just your PC that needs protection. These days your information lives on multiple devices – your smartphone, your tablet, even your Mac – & you want to
Universal Security Commercial
In today’s world, we’re all carrying multiple digital devices that require protection from cybercrime. Kaspersky ONE makes it easier than ever. With just one license, you can conveniently secure any
Detecting Malware Attacks on Smartphones
Ryan Naraine interviews Kaspersky Lab Chief Technology Officer, Nikolay Grebennikov about malicious threats on mobile devices. Grebennikov talks about the taxonomy of threats and explains Kaspersky lab’s vision for protecting
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New Year’s resolutions for a cybersecure 2025
Mistakes to learn from in 2024 – and resolutions for a safer 2025.
How safe is encrypted file storage?
Threats to data stored in Sync, pCloud, and other encrypted alternatives to Dropbox.
How to save your finances on Black Friday
Black Friday is a great opportunity for scammers to line their pockets — but not with your money if you follow our advice.
Two-minute guide to cybersafety
Five dead simple tips to greatly improve your defenses against cybercriminals.