vulnerabilitiesDHS recommends patching VMware, probably you should too
Department of Homeland Security urges US federal agencies to “patch or remove” a list of VMWare products within 5 days. Probably you should do it too.
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Ivan Kwiatkowski: “Cybersecurity is a domain I fell into by accident”
Meet Ivan Kwiatkowski, Senior Security Researcher with Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team.
scamCryptoscam giveaway: phishers go after seed phrases
We explain how scammers steal cryptowallets through phishing.
phishingBank phishing and identity theft
We explain how phishers are swindling Wells Fargo customers out of personal credentials, passwords, card details, and selfies with an ID card.
RansomwareHow to prevent a ransomware attack from happening again?
For Anti-Ransomware Day, we decided to publish few tips that will help your company avoid falling victim to ransomware for a second time.
Actively exploited vulnerability in Windows
Time to update Windows! Microsoft has released patches for several dozen vulnerabilities, one of which cybercriminals are actively exploiting.
Meet the Trojan subscribers hungry to sign you up
We explain how Android users fall victim to Trojan subscribers Jocker, MobOk, Vesub and GriftHorse.
kidsKaspersky Safe Kids — what’s new in 2022
We recently released a new version of our parental control app, Kaspersky Safe Kids. Here’s what’s new.
Is your mic really muted?
We cite an interesting study on how the mute button actually works in teleconferencing services, and discuss privacy in the web conferencing era.
Gabriel Mitacchione: “People love our product, but their bosses…”
Meet Gabriel Mitacchione, Sales Assistant at Kaspersky Iberia.
Gamers
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.
Malicious activity in Discord chats
In the wake of recent research, we talk about several scenarios that underlie malicious activity on Discord.
BloodyStealer is hunting for gamers
Gamer accounts are in demand on the underground market. Proof positive is BloodyStealer, which steals account data from popular gaming stores.
The dangers of pirated games
Adware, Trojans, and other malware aren’t the only reasons not to download illegal games.
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.
Malware in Minecraft mods: story continues
We found more Minecraft modpacks and a file recovery utility available in Google Play concealing malicious adware.
Steam and mirrors: How gamers get duped
Gut-wrenching stories of in-game cheating told by actual participants.
Business
Malware in e-mail on the rise
Malicious spam campaign targeting organizations grows 10-fold in a month, spreads Qbot and Emotet malware.
Decryptor for Yanluowang malware
Our cryptanalysts have found a way to decrypt files encrypted by Yanluowang.
BlackCat — new player in the ransomware business
Our experts investigated the activity and studied tools of ransomware gang BlackCat.
A bunch of vulnerabilities in Windows, one already exploited
Microsoft patches 128 vulnerabilities in a list of products, including Windows and its components.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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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.
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.
Critical vulnerability in Apache Log4j library
Researchers discovered a critical vulnerability in Apache Log4j library, which scores perfect 10 out of 10 in CVSS. Here’s how to protect against it.
Finding hidden cameras with your smartphone’s ToF sensor
We explain what a smartphone’s ToF sensor is and how researchers from Singapore propose using it to find hidden cameras.
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.
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.
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’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.
Tips
Protect Yourself from Digital Identity Theft
On Identity Management Day 2022, see what you can do to protect your digital identity.
Safer Internet Day 2022
This Safer Internet Day, see what you can do to make the internet a safer place for you and your loved ones.
6 antiphishing tips
How to spot dangerous links sent in messages and other tricks scammers use to steal your data.
Kaspersky Security Cloud versus intrusive ads
How to remove browser ads in two clicks using our Anti-Banner feature.