RansomwareHow Colonial Pipeline managed its ransomware attack
Should you contact authorities about ransomware?
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podcastTransatlantic Cable podcast, episode 201
Dave and Jeff discuss the latest with the Colonial Pipeline ransomware as well as the latest trends in ransomware overall on this week’s Kaspersky podcast.
remote working5 ergonomic fixes for your workplace
Headaches, dry eyes, a complaining lower back? Your work space might be to blame.
tipsHow to manage notifications in Android
How to reduce information overload without missing anything important on your Android devices.
phishingGoogle Docs used for Office 365 credential phishing
Phishers are using Google online services to take over Microsoft online service accounts.
Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 200
This week on the Kaspersky podcast, we talk about cable-chewing beavers, Google’s issues with scam ads, and more.
MTFBWYCybersecurity in season 2 of The Mandalorian
The Galactic Empire’s heirs analyzed for cybersecurity.
App Tracking Transparency on Apple devices
How to respond to tracking requests in iOS, iPadOS and tvOS 14.5 — or opt out of app tracking completely.
How to protect yourself from doxing
Nowadays, building a dossier on any Internet user is easier than you might think. Learn about doxers and their methods.
Gamers
Steam and mirrors: How gamers get duped
Gut-wrenching stories of in-game cheating told by actual participants.
How to respond to bullying in online games
Anyone can experience in-game bullying. What to do if aggressive gamers target you.
Malware wrapped in Cyberpunk 2077
Cybercriminals are disguising ransomware as a beta version of Cyberpunk 2077 for Android.
Building bridges and breaking stereotypes with gaming parents
The world’s first show for gaming moms is on YouTube. Its purpose: breaking stereotypes about video games (and about parents).
Cyberpunk 2077 free download hoax
Ahead of its release, scammers are offering free Cyberpunk 2077 downloads, but they’re really after your data.
Swindle royale: Fortnite scammers get busy
The online battle royale shooter attracts not only virtuoso gamers, but also crooks of every stripe. How can you avoid becoming a victim?
Malware in Minecraft mods
More than 20 apps on Google Play that promised cool Minecraft mods turned out to be malicious.
Open season on PUBG Mobile accounts
Scammers have created hundreds of phishing pages with fake item giveaways, aiming to steal PUBG mobile account credentials.
Business
Ransomware attacks on healthcare
In the face of high-profile ransomware attacks on healthcare institutions, here’s how to protect your business from the threat.
Corporation hunters: Top 5 ransomware groups
The most active groups targeting companies, encrypting data, and demanding ransom.
Phishing tricks with Microsoft Office
If an incoming message asks you to sign in to your MS Office account, here’s what to do.
Five signs ransomware is becoming an industry
With a website that looks like it could represent an online service provider, DarkSide Leaks makes us wonder what cybercriminals’ other PR tricks might be.
CVE-2021-28310: A broken window
A zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Windows may already have been exploited.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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A malicious website can infect my iPhone. Fact or fiction?
Some say you can get malware on your iPhone simply by visiting a dangerous Web page. We examine the rumor to get at the truth.
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.
So, your account was hacked. What now?
What to do if an account is hijacked: How to minimize damage, restore your Digital Comfort Zone, and avoid getting bamboozled.
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.
Go to a porn site, get a virus — right?
Most computer infections come from visiting porn sites, or so some people say. Are they right?
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.
What to do if your antivirus prevents a website from loading
If your antivirus prevents an app from running or won’t let you open a link, there’s no need to disable it: Here’s what to do.
Why you should never use someone else’s Apple ID on your iPhone
How cybercriminals blocked Marcie’s iPhone, and how to avoid a similar fate.
Tips
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.
Leaky images and other foibles of office documents
If you work with sensitive data, these obscure features of PDF, MS Office, and cloud documents are worth knowing.