tipsHow to configure notifications in Windows 10
If notifications are interrupting your work or play, turn them off.
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social engineeringHow to dispose of corporate trash properly
Many companies throw out information that can pose a security or reputational risk.
podcastTransatlantic Cable podcast, episode 206
Dave, Jeff, and Ahmed talk WhatsApp, privacy, ransomware, and more on this week’s podcast.
passwordsAre you using all of Kaspersky Password Manager?
Kaspersky Password Manager can do a lot more than just store your passwords.
A trick auction to steal gold in World of Warcraft
A malicious script in the WeakAuras add-on can eradicate several days of farming in WoW Classic in a second.
phishingPhishing for Office 365 credentials in images
To bypass text-analysis mechanisms, attackers are distributing phishing letters in images. How to avoid the danger.
androidMalware disguised as antivirus protection
A fake Kaspersky Internet Security for Android app highlights the danger of installing apps from outside of official app stores.
Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 205
In this week’s episode, we look at how the DarkSide gang was able to breach the Colonial pipeline, Apple updating AirTags because of stalker fears, and much more.
Malware in Minecraft mods: story continues
We found more Minecraft modpacks and a file recovery utility available in Google Play concealing malicious adware.
PuzzleMaker: Targeted attacks against multiple companies
Our technologies detected targeted attacks involving a number of zero-day exploits.
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
Protect networked IoT devices or protect the network from IoT devices?
IoT devices tend to greatly increase a company’s attack surface, but you can minimize the risk.
Routers prove weak point in remote-work strategy
Home and SOHO routers are often insecure, but companies can protect themselves from attacks through remote workers’ home routers.
Breaking the money mule’s back
At RSA Conference 2021, representatives of international financial institutions spoke about the fight against money mules and launderers.
Tesla and Mobileye autopilots duped by “phantoms”
Researchers at RSA Conference 2021 demonstrated how Tesla and Mobileye autopilots can be tricked by “phantom” images.
Old-school exploits in a modern system
Researchers discuss the new cybercriminal tactic of downloading outdated binaries onto modern computers and exploiting their vulnerabilities.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 end-to-end encryption is, and why you need it
We explain for laypeople what end-to-end encryption is and how it enables private, secure communication for us all.
Tips
How to turn off annoying notifications in macOS
Tired of never-ending notifications? Here is how to turn them off on Apple computers.
What to do if your phone gets stolen
If your phone falls into the hands of criminals, do not panic. Here is how to protect your data.
Theft-proof your smartphone and data
No one is immune to smartphone theft, but you can make sure no thief will get even a byte of your important data.
How to turn off notifications in iOS and iPadOS
How to stop your iPhone or iPad from distracting you with endless notifications.