MDRMost prevalent adversarial techniques applied in 2021 incidents
Kaspersky Managed Detection and Response experts identified the adversarial techniques that were most prevalent cybersecurity incidents in 2021.
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iOSHacking a powered-off iPhone: vulnerabilities never sleep
Can a device be hacked when switched off? Recent studies suggest so. Let’s see how this is even possible.
APTWinDealer: spyware with a peculiar delivery mechanism
Our experts studied the WinDealer malware created by the LuoYu APT group.
Phishing for Wise guys
Here’s how phishers extract phone numbers and credentials from users of Wise.
Learn your kid’s language
Studying search queries popular with kids will help you start speaking your kid’s language.
Follina: office documents as an entrance
New vulnerability CVE-2022-30190, aka Follina, allows exploitation of Windows Support Diagnostic Tool via MS Office files.
Rosemarie Gonzales: “It’s important to free yourself of misconceptions”
Meet Rosemarie Gonzales, Corporate Communications Manager at Kaspersky Southeast Asia.
How to improve smart car apps
After conducting a thorough study of applications for connected cars, our experts highlighted a number of flaws of such software.
2FAA passwordless future?
Let’s see how Google, Microsoft and Apple can work together to do away with passwords.
Gamers
gamersAttack on Cities: Skylines — malicious code in a virtual city
We explain why game mods can be dangerous, using as an example malicious mods for Cities: Skylines.
Dangerous vulnerability in Dark Souls III videogame
Dangerous vulnerability was discovered in Dark Souls III videogame that can be used to gain control of a gamer’s computer.
Malicious activity in Discord chats
In the wake of recent research, we talk about several scenarios that underlie malicious activity on Discord.
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.
Business
Key incident response skills
What should an incident response specialist be able to do and how can they improve their skills?
DHS recommends patching VMware, probably you should too
The Department of Homeland Security is urging US federal agencies to “patch or remove” a list of VMware products within five days. Probably you should do it too.
How to prevent a ransomware attack from happening again?
For Anti-Ransomware Day, we decided to publish few tips that will help your company avoid falling victim to ransomware for a second time.
Actively exploited vulnerability in Windows
Time to update Windows! Microsoft has released patches for several dozen vulnerabilities, one of which cybercriminals are actively exploiting.
Is your mic really muted?
We cite an interesting study on how the mute button actually works in teleconferencing services, and discuss privacy in the web conferencing era.
Malware in e-mail on the rise
Malicious spam campaign targeting organizations grows 10-fold in a month, spreads Qbot and Emotet malware.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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Researchers discovered a critical vulnerability in Apache Log4j library, which scores perfect 10 out of 10 in CVSS. Here’s how to protect against it.
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.
Fake copyright violation notice aimed at stealing Facebook accounts
If you receive a message saying your Facebook account has been blocked for copyright violation, don’t panic. It’s most likely just another phishing scam.
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.
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.
The best authenticator apps for Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS
A detailed guide to the world of authenticator apps for those looking for an alternative to Google Authenticator.
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6 antiphishing tips
How to spot dangerous links sent in messages and other tricks scammers use to steal your data.
3 reasons why Australia has become a global focus on ransomware
Working from home made everyone more vulnerable for online attacks and cybercriminals actively exploit it. Here are 3 reasons why Australia has become a target for ransomware.
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.