RansomwareA ransomware attack through an IP camera
Fending off ransomware attacks that exploit corporate IoT devices.
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AirTagHow to track anyone via the Find My network
Apple’s Find My network can be exploited to remotely track other vendors’ Android, Windows, and Linux devices.
Tor Browser and anonymity: what you need to know
The Tor Browser is a bastion of online anonymity, yet even this tool can’t ensure complete privacy — and here’s why.
Password standards: 2024 requirements
Discontinuing mandatory password rotations, banning outdated MFA methods, and other updates in the NIST SP 800-63 standards for digital account authentication and management.
privacyHow to set up security and privacy in adidas Running (Runtastic)
A detailed guide on setting up privacy in the adidas Running app.
Taking a selfie with your ID card — is it safe?
Many popular online services these days require a selfie with your ID card or passport to register. We explore whether taking such photos is safe (spoiler: it’s not) and how to minimize the risks.
How to set up security and privacy in MapMyRun
A detailed guide to configuring privacy settings in the MapMyRun fitness tracker.
artificial intelligenceAI in cybersecurity automation
AI has dozens of applications in cybersecurity. Which ones are the most effective?
How to set up security and privacy in Nike Run Club
This guide will walk you through the essential privacy settings in the Nike Run Club training app.
Gamers
Live hack: Apex Legends esports tournament scandal
Hackers have long been engaging with the gaming world: from cracking games and creating cheats, to, more recently, attacking esports players live during an Apex Legends tournament. Regarding the latter, we break down what happened and how it could have been avoided.
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.
Business
Kaspersky Expertise Centers
Today we talk about our five main centers of expertise and their contribution to Kaspersky’s products, threat intelligence and expert cybersecurity services.
Kaspersky AI Technology Research Center: who we are and what we do
Our developments, products, research, patents and expert teams harnessed for AI.
Automated phishing
Telegram bot sells subscriptions to phishing tools to hack Microsoft 365 accounts, including 2FA bypass.
How to minimize software update risks
Today we tell you about our practices for releasing new products, and also updating existing releases, which reduce the risk of large-scale incidents.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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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.
Beware: public computers in hotels
If it is absolutely necessary that you check your email and the only way to do it is on a public computer, forward your email to a disposable email account like Mailinotor or Trashmail that has a short life and a timed expiration.
Who’s tracking you on the Web?
Do you know how many companies are actually tracking you when you visit a single website? The answer may surprise you.
social engineeringMachine learning–aided scams
Social engineering augmented with machine-learning algorithms can deceive even high-ranking executives.
Why you should NOT pay ransom to malware creators
Ransomware research shows that paying ransom is no guarantee you’ll get your files back.
Medicine under fire: how to hack a hospital
At SAS 2016 Sergey Lozhkin revealed how he hacked his friend’s hospital and medical equipment.
How to Shop Safely Online
The days of retail shopping during the holiday season have given way to the age of E-tail: Experts predict that more shopping will be done online than in physical stores
Tips
How to travel safely
Going on vacation? We’ve compiled a traveler’s guide to help you have an enjoyable safe time and completely get away from the routine.
Setting up Shortcuts and Siri in Kaspersky for iOS
The updated VPN & Antivirus by Kaspersky for iOS now supports Apple Shortcuts and Siri. We explain what you can do with this feature, and how to set it up.
Don’t forget about Recall, because Recall won’t forget about you
The new AI function in Microsoft Windows has already been dubbed a “security nightmare” on the internet. What risks does it carry, and how to stay safe?
Setting up both security and privacy in WhatsApp
We discuss key aspects of WhatsApp’s security and privacy, and how to configure this messenger to enhance protection.