fraudYou found a seed phrase from someone else’s cryptowallet: what could go wrong?
Scammers have invented a new trick — they post cryptowallet seed phrases in YouTube comments using newly created accounts. Here’s how it works
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Hardware for SIEM systems
How to estimate what and how much hardware will be needed for a SIEM system to assess the costs before deployment?
giftsLast-minute privacy gifts for Christmas
The best privacy-focused services that make practical gifts for friends and family.
artificial intelligenceGuidelines for the safe deployment of AI systems
Kaspersky specialists, in collaboration with external experts, have formulated some key guidelines for safe and legal use of AI.
BankersMalware for delivery tracking
Cybercriminals distributing the Mamont banker under the guise of an application for tracking the delivery of goods at wholesale prices.
telegramWhat to do if your Telegram account is hacked
We explain how to detect if scammers have gained access to your Telegram account, and what to do about it.
stealersWhy infostealers are a threat to big business
How a simple, well-known general threat became a key targeted-attack vector on companies.
How safe is encrypted file storage?
Threats to data stored in Sync, pCloud, and other encrypted alternatives to Dropbox.
Nearest Neighbor: a remote attack on Wi-Fi networks
We discuss the recently discovered Nearest Neighbor attack method, which enables attackers to compromise a Wi-Fi network from the other side of the world.
Gamers
gamersHow 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
The true cost of gaming
Our research reveals gamers’ attitudes toward computer performance — and the ethics of winning and losing.
Business
NDR: the forefront of your company’s defense
What IT and cybersecurity leaders need to know about implementing network detection and response.
Malicious modules and the LSA process
Detection of tactics involving malicious DLL registration and other Kaspersky SIEM improvements in Q4 2024.
How to stop exploitation of CVE-2024-49040
The patch that fixes CVE-2024-49040 in Microsoft Exchange is temporarily unavailable. We’ve implemented heuristics that detect attempts to exploit it.
JarkaStealer in PyPI repository
Malicious packages for AI integration containing infostealer malware were found in the Python Package Index repository.
CVE-2024-10924: vulnerability on around four million sites
A vulnerability that permits bypassing authentication has been found in a popular security hardening plugin for WordPress.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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Eight of the most daring crypto thefts in history
Crypto Olympics, or the full gamut of blockchain attacks: the biggest, most sophisticated, most audacious cryptocurrency heists of all time.
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This sucks – what can I do? Unfortunately, as we continue down the path of more connectivity, we are going to be slapped with the harsh reality that there are
Best of Both Worlds
When it comes to online security, you need to be completely protected. You need hybrid protection, the combined power of the cloud and your PC. As great as cloud security
Kaspersky ONE Universal Security
It’s no longer just your PC that needs protection. These days your information lives on multiple devices – your smartphone, your tablet, even your Mac – & you want to
Universal Security Commercial
In today’s world, we’re all carrying multiple digital devices that require protection from cybercrime. Kaspersky ONE makes it easier than ever. With just one license, you can conveniently secure any
Detecting Malware Attacks on Smartphones
Ryan Naraine interviews Kaspersky Lab Chief Technology Officer, Nikolay Grebennikov about malicious threats on mobile devices. Grebennikov talks about the taxonomy of threats and explains Kaspersky lab’s vision for protecting
Email: The hacker’s key to stealing your online life
Hacking someone’s personal email account is the best way to control their online presence, and new research shows that it is frighteningly easy to do just that. A recent study
Tips
How to save your finances on Black Friday
Black Friday is a great opportunity for scammers to line their pockets — but not with your money if you follow our advice.
Two-minute guide to cybersafety
Five dead simple tips to greatly improve your defenses against cybercriminals.
How to travel safely
Going on vacation? We’ve compiled a traveler’s guide to help you have an enjoyable safe time and completely get away from the routine.
Setting up Shortcuts and Siri in Kaspersky for iOS
The updated VPN & Antivirus by Kaspersky for iOS now supports Apple Shortcuts and Siri. We explain what you can do with this feature, and how to set it up.