APTDangerous holy water
Attackers are infecting users’ computers with a backdoor posing as an Adobe Flash Player update.
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remote working5 tips for not bungling home videoconferencing
It’s 1 minute to the conference call, your cat has chewed through the headset cable, and Skype or Zoom doesn’t want to connect. Get ready for videoconferencing in advance — we explain how.
iOSLightSpy spyware targets iPhone users in Hong Kong
During a cyberattack in Hong Kong, LightSpy spyware infected the iPhones of people visiting counterfeit news sites.
Coronavirus as a hook
We tell how the coronavirus scare is being exploited by phishers to attack companies and install malware.
How to keep your smartphone coronavirus-free
Smartphones are always covered in bacteria, but viruses can also survive there, including COVID-19. We explain how to properly disinfect your smartphone.
Updated protection for Microsoft Office 365
In the context of the coronavirus pandemic, there is a growing need to protect collaborative software. We updated Kaspersky Security for Microsoft Office 365 and extended the free license period to six months.
Zero-day vulnerabilities in Adobe Type Manager Library affects multiple Windows OSs
Microsoft has posted a security advisory about vulnerabilities in Adobe Type Manager Library, which are already being exploited by cybercriminals.
People infected with coronavirus are all around you, says Ginp Trojan
Ginp banking Trojan uses information about people infected with coronavirus as bait to lure Android users into giving away credit card data.
Protecting health care
Health-care facilities are struggling with the current coronavirus epidemic, so we must help them with cyberprotection. We are offering free six-month licenses for our core solutions.
Threats
Collateral damage from APTs
How APTs compromise the privacy and security of average citizens that they do not target directly.
Beware of fleeceware
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.
“Puss in Boots” APT campaign
Charles Perrault explains how hired hackers use social engineering and watering hole attacks for political purposes.
Student surprise: Malware masked as textbooks and essays
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.
On the dangers of popular television series
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.
Pirate Matryoshka: A nesting doll Trojan from Pirate Bay
A close look at Pirate Matryoshka malware, and why even inveterate pirates should not download cracked software from torrent trackers.
How pirates hook gamers
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.
Business
RSACMoving security beyond the generational divide
At RSA Conference 2020, Ben Smith addressed the need to consider generational differences in the workplace when creating a security strategy.
How to deal with BEC attacks
Companies worldwide regularly fall victim to business e-mail compromise attacks. We explain the danger and how to minimize it.
How to mitigate the impact of deepfakes
With deepfakes becoming more and more common — and more and more convincing — how can you protect your business?
CVE-2020-0796: New vulnerability in SMB protocol
Microsoft has released a patch for newly discovered critical vulnerability CVE-2020-0796 in the network protocol SMB 3.1.1.
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Our security solution for Internet gateways is updated and more capable than ever.
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Eugene Kaspersky
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6 accounts you should never abandon
Don’t use the service? Delete your account. We explain which accounts are dangerous to leave dormant — and why.
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?
Coronavirus used to spread malware online
Fear of the coronavirus is being leveraged by cybercriminals online to spread trojans and malware.
The Seven Young Goats and multifactor authentication
We analyze the fairy tale The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats in terms of cybersecurity
Why you should try listening to your cookies
Listen to your cookies with the Listening Back browser extension to understand the real scale of Web tracking.
Stop iOS location tracking
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.
iphoneWhy 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
TipsTop 5 threats for online gamers
Be it Fortnite, League of Legends, or good old Archero, risks abound for online gaming. Learn about the threats so you can avoid them.
Employee Appreciation Day
A relationship is a two-way street, including a professional one. This is how we make our employees feel appreciated.
Safer smartphones for schoolchildren
Setting up your child’s first smartphone right will help keep them safe — and save you money.
Instagram’s updated security and privacy settings
How to protect your Instagram account and personal photos from prying eyes.