scamIt’s a gas: how online scammers dupe “investors”
How unfortunate investors in commodities, cryptocurrency, and other assets get scammed in apps found in official stores.
finance
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productsFive Kaspersky technologies to protect your finances
How Kaspersky products provide multi-layered financial protection, and what threats it can protect you from.
iOSDangerous investments: App Store scammers
We’ve found several scam investment-apps in the App Store that dupe users out of personal information.
online shoppingWeb skimmers: why are they particularly sneaky and dangerous?
What web skimmers are, why you should keep a look out for them when shopping online, and how to protect yourself.
A brief guide to fintech security
What do trading platform developers and operators need to keep in mind?
banksHow cybercriminals launder money stolen from banks
Before the thieves can enjoy them, the proceeds of cybercrime have to jump through a few hoops. We discuss the complexities involved.
Cybercrime is focusing on accountants
We detect a spike in activity from Trojans targeting mostly accountants who work in small and midsize businesses.
Recently leaked malware source code isn’t Carbanak
The recently leaked source code actually isn’t Carbanak — it’s another advanced financial malware family. And the leak will likely have a huge ripple effect.
Looking at the financial cyberthreats of 2017 through a business lens
Our experts analyzed last year’s financial cyberthreats, and here is their report
Keeping blockchain on track while the hype fades
Until very recently, news of blockchain was all around. Now that the hype has passed, let’s contemplate blockchain’s future.
researchCan you get back stolen money?
How often do victims succeed in getting back money stolen by online scammers?
A Trojan from Google ads
You can catch a Trojan even if you visit only legitimate websites. This post explains how it happens and what you should do to protect yourself.
Mobile banking Trojans, explained
Everything you need to know about mobile banking Trojans and how to fight them.
How criminals steal data over the air
How criminals use fake Wi-Fi hotspots to steal data, and how you can use our solutions to protect yourself.
How I hacked my Apple ID security questions
Why questions like “What is your mother’s maiden name?” and “What did you do last summer?” don’t protect you.
Not everybody on the Internet is whom they seem to be
Online dating fraud cost victims millions last year. Be vigilant and protect yourself!
Sometimes Nigerian spam comes with near-constant belly laughs
Have you ever received a letter from a Nigerian prince? A Nigerian astronaut? How about Daenerys Targaryen? If so, you know that we are talking about funny Nigerian spam — and this post covers it all!
cybercriminals
How banking Trojans bypass two-factor authentication
Are you sure that one-time SMS passwords reliably protect your mobile bank? Think again! In this article we explain how Trojans fool two-factor authentication.
Kaspersky and VISA talk financial security
The only way to ensure the security of online payments is to be at least one step ahead of the cybercriminals, and that can be achieved only by improving the technology.
How criminals make money on gamers using Steam
Why Steam users often fall victims to scams and frauds and how to avoid it.