privacyThe secret’s out: cropped and edited pictures can be restored
Do you edit images in Windows 11 or on Google Pixel? Due to a developer error, hidden information in cropped or edited pictures can be recovered.
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Bitcoin-cloud mining scam
Scammers are pretending to offer users tens of thousands of dollars, supposedly accumulated in an account on an “automated cloud-mining platform”.
phishingSharePoint as a phishing tool
Cybercriminals are using hijacked SharePoint servers to send dangerous notifications.
games
SamsungRemote hacking of Samsung, Google and Vivo smartphones: the problem and the solution
Vulnerabilities found in the Exynos chipset allow Samsung, Vivo and Google smartphones to be remotely hacked if the owner’s phone number is known. How is this possible, and how to protect yourself?
Copyright infringement backlink scam
How scammers force website owners to add potentially dangerous links by threatening harsh consequences for copyright infringement.
Why you need to update iOS and macOS ASAP
You shouldn’t put off updating to iOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura 13.2 and future updates, and here’s why.
How too-eager-to-please new employees get scammed
Scammers are using social engineering to shake down newly onboarded employees.
How to secure your smart home
If you want your smart home to do more good than harm, you should configure it correctly and secure it adequately. We review smart-home security in detail.
safe moneyHow cybercriminals steal funds from bank cards — and how to protect yourself from such theft
We investigate why chip cards are no panacea, and what precautions should be taken when making a payment.
Gamers
The Phantom Menace: how gamers of different ages are being attacked
Why scammers are more likely to target kids than hardcore gamers, how they do it, and what they want to steal
The true cost of gaming
Our research reveals gamers’ attitudes toward computer performance — and the ethics of winning and losing.
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.
$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.
Business
browsersDisable browser synchronization in the office
It’s common practice in many companies to keep work and personal information separate. But browser synchronization often remains unnoticed — and attackers are already exploiting it.
Five reasons not to use desktop messengers
We explain why it’s best not to use desktop versions of messengers such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and the like.
open-sourceThe pros and cons of open source for businesses
Business is actively moving over to open-source solutions. How can the transition be made successfully, and what are the risks to consider?
Food delivery-service data-leaks
Food delivery services’ databases may not contain payment information, but leaks can still cause major problems.
Underground HR: recruiting on the dark web
Illegal businesses in the shadow economy need employees no less than their legal counterparts. Let’s take a look at how “dark HR” works.
VPN for small businesses
In recent years, small businesses have increasingly become the target of man-in-the-middle cyberattacks. Protect yourself by using a VPN.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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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.
“To pop, or not to pop — that is the question”
How things are privacy-wise on the social network Poparazzi.
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.
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.
Crypto, 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.
Crypto, really. Part I: blockchains and cryptocurrencies
Everything you’ve always wanted to know about crypto on the whole, and NFTs in particular, and also why I’m not a fan of such tech, to say the least.
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.
Tips
Home smart home
Chances are your home already contains a few smart components. But can you make them even smarter so as to reap yet more benefits from them?
Why you should set up secure DNS – and how
Have you ever come across the words Secure DNS or Private DNS in your smartphone settings and security apps? It’s best to keep this feature enabled – it has many advantages.
How to avoid online recruitment scams in 2023
Received an attractive job offer from a stranger? Be careful! It could be a scam…
Threema vulnerabilities, and which instant messenger has the best protection?
What to do if your secret messenger isn’t secret enough.