phishingHow to analyze a suspicious e-mail
If you receive an e-mail of dubious authenticity, analyze it yourself. Here’s how.
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androidHow smartphone makers track users
A recent study shows that even “clean” Android smartphones collect a lot of information about their owners.
Digital Comfort ZoneEight steps to freedom: How to detach from social networks
Free yourself from social media and start living again.
trojansNew tricks of the Trickbot Trojan
Over the past five years, the Trickbot banking Trojan has evolved into a multifunctional tool for cybercriminals.
threat intelligenceHow to ask a security analyst a question
Kaspersky’s Ask the Analyst service will ease access to our expertise.
Dangerous feature phones
Just like many other modern devices, seemingly “dumb” feature phones are much smarter than you might think. And this may be a problem.
71 reasons to update Windows ASAP
On October’s Patch Tuesday, Microsoft patched 71 vulnerabilities, several of which are particularly serious.
MysterySnail crawls through zero-day vulnerability
Our security technologies detected the exploitation of a previously unknown vulnerability in the Win32k driver.
def conFarm equipment security at DEF CON 29
At DEF CON 29, a researcher explained why agricultural machinery should be considered critical infrastructure and demonstrated vulnerabilities in the main manufacturers’ equipment.
FinSpy: the ultimate spying tool
FinSpy spyware targets Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux users. Here’s what it can do and how to stay protected.
Gamers
BloodyStealer is hunting for gamers
Gamer accounts are in demand on the underground market. Proof positive is BloodyStealer, which steals account data from popular gaming stores.
The dangers of pirated games
Adware, Trojans, and other malware aren’t the only reasons not to download illegal games.
A trick auction to steal gold in World of Warcraft
A malicious script in the WeakAuras add-on can eradicate several days of farming in WoW Classic in a second.
Malware in Minecraft mods: story continues
We found more Minecraft modpacks and a file recovery utility available in Google Play concealing malicious adware.
Steam and mirrors: How gamers get duped
Gut-wrenching stories of in-game cheating told by actual participants.
How to respond to bullying in online games
Anyone can experience in-game bullying. What to do if aggressive gamers target you.
Malware wrapped in Cyberpunk 2077
Cybercriminals are disguising ransomware as a beta version of Cyberpunk 2077 for Android.
Building bridges and breaking stereotypes with gaming parents
The world’s first show for gaming moms is on YouTube. Its purpose: breaking stereotypes about video games (and about parents).
Business
Common initial attack vectors
How attackers are most apt to get into target companies’ infrastructure.
Infosec’s top 5 challenges
IT Security Economics 2021 report: Infosec’s top 5 challenges dealing with complex incidents.
Ransomware: what protects against it best?
The results of AV-TEST’s thorough research on the ability of cybersecurity products to tackle ransomware are shocking and scary.
How effective are security solutions against ransomware?
Testing 11 advanced security solutions against the latest ransomware threats.
Three vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
Google released an update that patches three dangerous vulnerabilities in Google Chrome. Update your browser right away!
Tomiris backdoor
At the SAS 2021 conference, our experts talked about the Tomiris backdoor, which appears to be linked to the DarkHalo group.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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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.
Fact or Fiction? Reversing your PIN can call the police in an emergency
Do ATMs employ a secret trick to call the police, and should you trust anything written in CAPS?
How PayPal users get scammed
The most common ways PayPal users are cheated out of their money through spam, phishing, and various kinds of fraud on the platform.
What to do if your antivirus prevents a website from loading
If your antivirus prevents an app from running or won’t let you open a link, there’s no need to disable it: Here’s what to do.
7 steps to minimize game lags in Windows 10
These seven tips will help you get maximum gaming performance from your PC while retaining a high level of protection.
How my iPhone got double-stolen, episode 2
A new scam aims to unlink a stolen iPhone from the victim’s Apple ID so it will fetch a higher price.
What is the difference between Kaspersky Lab Products and which one is right for me?
What is the Kaspersky Lab product is best for you? This post outlines the difference between KIS and KTS to help you choose which is better for you.
Tips
6 antiphishing tips
How to spot dangerous links sent in messages and other tricks scammers use to steal your data.
Kaspersky Security Cloud versus intrusive ads
How to remove browser ads in two clicks using our Anti-Banner feature.
How to make hybrid work effective and secure at home and in the office
Tips on security and productivity for those who work both from home and in an office.