APTSecurity Analyst Summit 2023: key research
Four major studies presented by our experts at the SAS 2023 international conference.
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androidTop-3 most dangerous Android features
The three most dangerous Android features that make your smartphone much more vulnerable to malware.
vulnerabilityA good reason to update Confluence
It’s time to update Confluence Data Center and Confluence Server: they contain a serious vulnerability that allows unauthorized creation of administrator accounts.
Received an email with a QR code? Watch out!
Examples of how QR codes in emails are used for phishing.
Side Eye: eavesdropping using a smartphone’s video camera
How and why did American researchers try to extract sound from a video signal, and was it worth it?
Spies on wheels: how carmakers collect and then resell information
What personal information do modern cars collect about you, and how can you avoid surveillance or hacking of your vehicle?
Container security from A to Z
We take an in-depth look at securing and configuring containerization systems.
A how-not-to guide to password policies
Examples of password policies that will have users tearing their hair out — and why you shouldn’t employ them.
Scammers with blue checkmarks on Twitter X
Fraudsters are buying blue checkmarks to impersonate well-known brands on X (ex-Twitter) and scam users.
Gamers
gamersMario 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.
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Kaspersky calls for ethical use of AI in cybersecurity
We propose six principles of ethical use of AI in the cybersecurity industry — to be presented at the global Internet Governance Forum.
GPU.zip: deft theft of secrets from video chips
We look at a new sophisticated attack on AMD and Intel integrated graphics cards.
Dangerous illusions of security: is iOS really more secure than Android?
How to choose a secure mobile platform for work.
Password storage as the cornerstone of security
How online services should store user passwords, and how to minimize the damage in the event of a leak or hack.
Dangers of your brand’s doppelgangers
How to protect a company’s reputation from illegal use of its name on the internet.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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Full review of a fake cryptowallet incident. It looks and feels like a Trezor wallet, but puts all your crypto-investments into the hands of criminals.
Fact or fiction: Hyphens break iPhones
Does saying “hyphen” five times to your iPhone really crash it — or is that just another myth?
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.
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.
GetContact: Find a contact or give your contacts away?
Harmless toy or a way to phish for personal data?
10 Cool Big Data Projects
There are many cool and funny projects in the world that deal with big data and we’ve gathered the Top 10 list of the most interesting ones. See for yourself!
Change Your Password Day Strong Password Day
Changing passwords regularly is outdated. Use strong and unique passwords that are easy to remember instead. Here’s how to make them.
Tips
What to do if someone tries to hack you
You’ve interacted with scammers or visited a phishing site. What steps should you take to avoid being hacked?
What Google Ad Topics is, and how to disable it
We explore what Google Ad Topics is, how it functions, and how to disable it. Along the way, we discuss the related topics of Google FLoC, Privacy Sandbox, and the demise of third-party cookies.
Microsoft getting to grips with drivers. Now it’s your turn!
We take a look at drivers: why we need them, the threats they pose, and how to keep your computer secure.
Three common attacks on Linux in homes
Even if you don’t know it, you probably have devices running Linux at home — and they need protection too! Here are three Linux threats that even IT professionals often forget about.