privacyTurning purple: how visited links threaten your privacy
Why highlighted links to visited sites can be dangerous, and why a solution was over 20 years in the making.
Latest
kidsDo Apple’s new child safety initiatives do the job?
A look at how Apple’s new child protection features work, what their limitations are, and why you still can’t do without third-party solutions.
passwordsCreating an unforgettable password
This is your World Password Day reminder about how to create strong passwords and remember them.
social engineeringClickFix technique: what it is and why it’s dangerous
An infection tactic called ClickFix is becoming increasingly popular among cybercriminals. We explain how such attacks work and how to protect your company against it.
SIMulated giveaway on Instagram: the prize is your account!
A popular blogger’s Instagram account was hijacked using a SIM-swap attack, and deepfakes were generated to scam followers.
Trojan embedded in fake Android smartphones
Counterfeit smartphones imitating well-known brands and offered online come pre-installed with the powerful Triada Trojan.
How AI creates “slopsquatting” supply-chain risks
Popular AI code assistants try to call non-existent libraries. But what happens if attackers actually create them?
vulnerabilityCritical vulnerability in PyTorch framework
Researchers have found a way to exploit a security mechanism in a popular machine-learning framework.
Gamers
Gamers beware: Trojans have invaded Steam
If you still think that Steam, Google Play, and the App Store are malware-free, then read this fascinating story about PirateFi and other hacker creations disguised as games.
How scammers attack young gamers
Autumn is here, kids are going back to school and also meeting up with friends in their favorite online games. With that in mind, we have just carried out one of our biggest ever studies of the threats young gamers are most likely to encounter.
Live hack: Apex Legends esports tournament scandal
Hackers have long been engaging with the gaming world: from cracking games and creating cheats, to, more recently, attacking esports players live during an Apex Legends tournament. Regarding the latter, we break down what happened and how it could have been avoided.
Mario 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
Business
Security measures for handling archive files in organizations
Archives are being used in targeted phishing and other attacks on organizations. What tools, settings, and policies can mitigate the threat?
Scammers exploiting GetShared for phishing attacks
Scammers are exploiting GetShared to bypass email security.
When files are not what they seem
Attackers use the polyglot technique to disguise malware. We explain what it is and how to protect your company against attacks.
ransomwareA ransomware attack through an IP camera
Fending off ransomware attacks that exploit corporate IoT devices.
SIEMI firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
Business
Popular
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.
Case study: fake hardware cryptowallet
Full review of a fake cryptowallet incident. It looks and feels like a Trezor wallet, but puts all your crypto-investments into the hands of criminals.
Five things to update ASAP
Prioritize updating the apps that keep your devices and personal data safe from cyberattacks.
Update iOS, there is a dangerous vulnerability in WebKit
Dangerous vulnerability in WebKit (CVE-2022-22620) is believed to be actively exploited by hackers. Update your iOS devices as soon as possible!
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.
Infected Android app store
The APKPure app store has been infected by a malicious module that downloads Trojans to Android devices.
Follina: office documents as an entrance
New vulnerability CVE-2022-30190, aka Follina, allows exploitation of Windows Support Diagnostic Tool via MS Office files.
Tips
How to safely convert files
Online converters are a tempting but dangerous way to change file formats. We tell you how to convert files and not get trojanized.
Kaspersky spots Maha Kumbh-related scams
Experts at Kaspersky have uncovered fake online stores scamming Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 devotees with fraudulent holy merchandise. Here’s how you can stay safe and protect yourself from online scams.
New Year’s resolutions for a cybersecure 2025
Mistakes to learn from in 2024 – and resolutions for a safer 2025.
How safe is encrypted file storage?
Threats to data stored in Sync, pCloud, and other encrypted alternatives to Dropbox.