threat intelligenceOSINT: what’s the danger, and how to stay safe
We explain what OSINT is, why it has to be front-of-mind at all times, and how to guard against hackers using it.
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kidsBack-to-school threats: gadgets
A new school year, and a familiar headache for parents: kids’ cybersecurity. In this first post, we discuss how to protect your children’s gadgets from cyberthreats.
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tipsWhat to patch first: prioritizing updates
Some thoughts on what PC software patches should be prioritized and why.
The perils of short links
How URL shorteners work, how they can be used, and the privacy and security threats they pose.
How to spot you’re on a hacked website
Scammers want to steal your passwords and financial data with fake websites. But where do they host them, and how to spot a fake?
strategyThe security aspect of employee offboarding
Offboarded employees often retain access to work information. What are the risks, and how to deal with them?
2FAKaspersky Password Manager: now with an authenticator
The already impressive list of Kaspersky Password Manager features has been expanded to include a built-in, cross-platform, two-factor authentication code generator.
Zenbleed: new hardware vulnerability in AMD CPUs
Explaining an issue in popular PC and server CPUs in simple terms.
Gamers
Mario Forever, malware too: a free game with a miner and Trojans inside
Malicious versions of the free-to-download game Super Mario 3: Mario Forever plant a miner and a stealer on gamers’ machines.
Minecraft players under attack
Minecraft mods downloaded from several popular gaming websites contain dangerous malware. What we know so far.
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.
Business
Information security gadgets
Gadgets to help protect employees’ devices against hackers and other threats.
How to fix TunnelCrack VPN leaks
What caused a mass vulnerability in VPN clients, and how to keep them working.
CVE-2017-11882: five years of exploitation
It means that some companies still have not installed MS Office patches that were published 5 years ago.
Three high-profile social engineering hacks
How social engineering helped hack the CIA chief, hijack Elon Musk and Joe Biden’s Twitter accounts, and steal half-a-billion dollars.
How to protect legacy IT systems
Legacy systems continue to toil away in embedded solutions, medical equipment, and precision instruments. How can the respective security risks be mitigated?
Lookalike domains and how to spot them
Fake websites and email addresses are often used in phishing and targeted attacks. How do fake domains get created, and how to spot one?
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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With Off-Facebook Activity, you have (some) control over your data
Facebook lets you manage the data it collects from third-party websites and apps. Here’s how.
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 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.
productsKaspersky: we’re starting a new digital life
Meet the new Kaspersky: We introduce our new product line and tell you about the improvements our home users can expect.
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.
A stranger wants to give me money. What could possibly go wrong?
Two schemes whereby a victim receives money — and neither one is good news.
Tips
Know your personal threat landscape
You can apply the concept of a threat landscape as used in corporate security to yourself to make it easier to stay protected.
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…