cryptocurrenciesCrypto, really. Part II: non-fungible tokens
In this second part of the series, we’re going to dive deep into Ethereum and its novelties: smart-contracts, DAOs and NFTs.
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accessMight your ex-employees still have access to corporate data?
Are you sure your former colleagues don’t have access to corporate data or systems?
e-mail threatsTrojan-stealer discovered in spam mailouts to businesses
Cybercriminals are sending to companies high-quality imitations of business letters with a spy trojan in the attachment.
androidHarly: another Trojan subscriber on Google Play
We explain how the Harly Trojan subscriber targets Android users.
Kaspersky Transparency Initiative update, September 2022
Introducing our new Transparency Center format and the opening of two more facilities in Europe.
Introducing: Kaspersky EDR Optimum
Kaspersky Endpoint Detection and Response Optimum – superior enterprise-cybersecurity, with no fluff.
Where did that game cheats video on your YouTube channel come from?
The RedLine Trojan stealer spreads under the guise of cheats for popular games and posts videos on victims’ YouTube channels with a link to itself in the description.
Patches for 64 vulnerabilities in Microsoft products released
It’s time to update! Microsoft patches 64 vulnerabilities in a variety of products and components — from Windows and Office to Defender and Azure.
Weaponizing game code to attack a company
An unusual case of an attack executed by weaponizing legit video game code.
Browser extensions: more dangerous than you think
Using the most common families of malicious extensions as an example, we explain what can go wrong after installing a browser plug-in.
Gamers
$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.
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.
Business
A Zoom vulnerability, and the war between the hackers and the developers
Takeaway from DEF CON 30: vulnerability in Zoom for macOS.
Hot off the press: a new study into “the nature of cyber incidents”
Highlights from “The nature of cyber incidents” report by the Kaspersky GERT team.
Three approaches to structuring and alert processing in a SOC
How to distribute SOC tasks to tackle both the cybersecurity skills shortage and burnout.
How to reduce the load on SIEM and make good use of threat-intelligence feeds
How a threat-intelligence platform helps SOC analysts.
The chronicle of WannaCry
Security evolution: The large-scale, but short-lived ransomware epidemic of 2017.
Independent testing of EDR solutions
SE Labs awarded Kaspersky EDR its highest rating in independent tests based on real world attacks.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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Can’t sign in to an account because your authenticator app is on a lost phone? Here’s what to do.
rootkitCosmicStrand: a UEFI rootkit
Our experts discovered a fresh version of CosmicStrand, a rootkit that hides from researchers in the UEFI firmware.
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.
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.
Fact or Fiction: Do hotel card keys store guests’ personal data?
The Internet is full of thoughts and perceptions, both true and false. Let’s investigate whether the Internet legend about hotel key cards storing guests’ personal information is fact or fiction.
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“To pop, or not to pop — that is the question”
How things are privacy-wise on the social network Poparazzi.
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.
Protect Yourself from Digital Identity Theft
On Identity Management Day 2022, see what you can do to protect your digital identity.