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truthCybersecurity in 007’s world
What do James Bond and his Secret Intelligence Service colleagues know about cybersecurity?
QR codesForged Green Pass from the Internet — what can go wrong
Some forged Green Pass certificates on sale on the Internet pass validation tests. However, it’s still not a good idea to buy them, and here’s why.
Upgrading our enterprise portfolio with SASE
We’re acquiring an SD-WAN provider to upgrade our enterprise portfolio with SASE and reinforce XDR.
supply chainPopular JavaScript package UAParser.js infected with malware
Npm package UAParser.js, installed on tens of millions of computers worldwide, has been infected with a password stealer and a miner. Here’s what to do.
How to analyze a suspicious e-mail
If you receive an e-mail of dubious authenticity, analyze it yourself. Here’s how.
androidHow smartphone makers track users
A recent study shows that even “clean” Android smartphones collect a lot of information about their owners.
Eight 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.
How to ask a security analyst a question
Kaspersky’s Ask the Analyst service will ease access to our expertise.
Gamers
gamersBloodyStealer 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
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.
Farm 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.
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.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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Who’s in your Facebook and Instagram accounts?
What to do if you receive a notification about a suspicious login to your Facebook or Instagram account.
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.
A malicious website can infect my iPhone. Fact or fiction?
Some say you can get malware on your iPhone simply by visiting a dangerous Web page. We examine the rumor to get at the truth.
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.
What’s a guest Wi-Fi network, and why do you need one?
We explain what a guest Wi-Fi network is, how to set one up, and what video game consoles and other IoT devices have to do with it.
What end-to-end encryption is, and why you need it
We explain for laypeople what end-to-end encryption is and how it enables private, secure communication for us all.
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?
Instagram accounts hijacked with fake copyright infringement notifications
To hijack popular Instagram accounts, scammers are sending phishing e-mails with fake copyright infringement notifications.
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.