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Overpriced apps entice Google Play and App Store users with a free trial period, and then charge them for a paid subscription even when uninstalled.

Charles Perrault explains how hired hackers use social engineering and watering hole attacks for political purposes.

Malware can masquerade not only as games and TV shows, but also as educational materials. We help you understand what this malware is and how to avoid being infected.

Malware is often distributed in files disguised as episodes of popular TV series. We talk about the most dangerous TV series and how to spot the threat.

A close look at Pirate Matryoshka malware, and why even inveterate pirates should not download cracked software from torrent trackers.

The story of a guy who just wanted to download a pirated copy of a game but got malware instead. It’s happening more and more often, and we explain why.

Let’s talk about mobile malware that can empty your bank account or spy on you.

The infamous Lazarus group’s newest campaign is really hard to detect. Bonus: How cryptocurrencies, cybercriminals, and ramen noodles are connected.

Take a stroll through your apps and you’re bound to encounter some unfamiliar names. Where do those unaccounted-for apps on your PC come from, and are they safe?

The Kaspersky team has been named a 2019 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Endpoint Protection Platforms, for a third consecutive year.

One explanation of phishing success lies in a known psychological effect.

Our ICS CERT experts found 37 vulnerabilities in four VNC implementations. The developers have fixed most, but not all, of them.

Kaspersky Scan Engine can be integrated with customer or third-party software and hardware solutions.

Outsiders can penetrate your network through LAN sockets and devices in public areas.

A study that looks at evolving market dynamics and the impact of changing client relationships and expectations on the MSP industry.

Does saying “hyphen” five times to your iPhone really crash it — or is that just another myth?

Many swear phones secretly listen in through their built-in microphones. We investigate the claims — and offer other explanations for spookily precise mobile ads.

We analyze the fairy tale The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats in terms of cybersecurity

We explain what file types cybercriminals most often use to hide malware, and how to avoid getting infected.

If you own an Apple device, spend a few minutes setting up your System Location Services. You’ll protect your privacy and lengthen battery life.