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How cybercriminals extract bank card details pretending to be DHL.
A mind of their own: we need to talk about neuroprocessors
Why the future belongs to neuromorphic processors, and how they differ from conventional processors in modern devices.
SMBFive reasons to protect small business from cyberthreats
Five arguments in favor of installing security solutions on the endpoints of a small company.
RansomwareTechniques, tactics and procedures of ransomware
Deep analysis of modern ransomware allows you to implement universal methods to counter them.
$2 million inventory hacked in CS:GO
An unnamed hacker allegedly stole two million dollars’ worth of items from a CS:GO player’s backpack and has already started auctioning off the items.
leaksCombating data leaks through database encryption
Queryable Encryption in the MongoDB database management system, and how it can improve data protection.
Valter Generoso: “Be in the shoes of those who are facing the problem”
Meet Valter Generoso, Technical Account Manager at Kaspersky Latin America.
accessInitial access market analysis
Our experts studied the shadow market for initial access to corporate infrastructure.
Gamers
Attack 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
Interns: a hidden cybersecurity threat
How an intern can be a threat to your organization’s cybersecurity and what you can do about it.
Most 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.
WinDealer: spyware with a peculiar delivery mechanism
Our experts studied the WinDealer malware created by the LuoYu APT group.
Follina: office documents as an entrance
New vulnerability CVE-2022-30190, aka Follina, allows exploitation of Windows Support Diagnostic Tool via MS Office files.
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.
Key incident response skills
What should an incident response specialist be able to do and how can they improve their skills?
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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Finding hidden cameras with your smartphone’s ToF sensor
We explain what a smartphone’s ToF sensor is and how researchers from Singapore propose using it to find hidden cameras.
How to watch porn discreetly
Hiding your guilty pleasures from prying eyes is possible, but you need to do it properly.
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.
Browser-in-the-browser attack: a new phishing technique
We explain a new sneaky technique for stealing passwords, and how to avoid being tricked by a phishing site.
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.
What to do if you lose your phone with an authenticator app
Can’t sign in to an account because your authenticator app is on a lost phone? Here’s what to do.
What to do if your phone gets stolen
If your phone falls into the hands of criminals, do not panic. Here is how to protect your data.
Tips
The hidden threats of router malware
Malware can infect your router, slow down the internet connection and steal data. We explain how to protect your Wi-Fi.
Eight steps to freedom: How to detach from social networks
Free yourself from social media and start living again.