kidsBack-to-school threats: social networking
Kids use social networks and IMs a lot, and don’t keep in mind that the “internet remembers all”. How to reduce the digital footprint of your tiny beloved ones (even if they’re taller than you).
Latest
vulnerabilitiesSecurity of Electron-based desktop applications
A few words on why desktop applications based on the Electron framework should be approached with caution.
The Fediverse: what is it, what’s it for, and how does it work?
We explain what the Fediverse is, how it works, where you can experience it today, and what to expect in the future.
Self-evaluation questionnaire phishing scam
Attackers invite employees to complete fake self-evaluations to steal corporate credentials.
strategyHow to lessen the workload on the CISO and their team
What tasks needlessly overload infosec experts, and how to break the curse of overtime.
privacyHow to host private videoconferences
Comparing user-friendly, secure alternatives to Zoom, Teams and Google Meet calling.
How to control your subscriptions and save money
You’re spending way more on subscriptions than you expect. How to take control of them and save money?
Back-to-school threats: virtual classrooms and videoconferencing
Web services and apps are part and parcel of the modern learning process — both online and offline. But they’re often insecure and pose a threat to your child’s personal data. How to stay safe?
Spyware messengers on Google Play
Researchers have found several spyware-infected versions of Telegram and Signal on Google Play.
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.
Business
Wrong system time and insecure Secure Time Seeding
Why the Windows system time can suddenly change, and how to stop it from happening.
How to stop your site from being a partner in crime
Why criminals want to hack your website, how they might use it in new attacks, and how to stop them.
OSINT: 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.
What to patch first: prioritizing updates
Some thoughts on what PC software patches should be prioritized and why.
The security aspect of employee offboarding
Offboarded employees often retain access to work information. What are the risks, and how to deal with them?
Zenbleed: new hardware vulnerability in AMD CPUs
Explaining an issue in popular PC and server CPUs in simple terms.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
Popular
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.
telegramTelegram – “secret”? Yeah, right
A few words about why Telegram isn’t as secure as its developers boast.
Is Avast Safe to Use in 2023?
Avast solutions have a pretty good reputation, but a handful of incidents call their safety into question. Read on to learn whether Avast can be trusted.
Bitcoin-cloud mining scam
Scammers are pretending to offer users tens of thousands of dollars, supposedly accumulated in an account on an “automated cloud-mining platform”.
How to watch porn safely and discreetly
Hiding your guilty pleasures from prying eyes is possible, but you need to do it properly.
Fact or Fiction? Reversing your PIN can call the police in an emergency
Do ATMs employ a secret trick to call the police, and should you trust anything written in CAPS?
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…