messengersMessengers 101: safety and privacy advice
A dozen short and simple tips on how to use WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, iMessage, WeChat, and other messaging apps safely and hassle-free.
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archiversSecurity 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?
e-mailScammers exploiting GetShared for phishing attacks
Scammers are exploiting GetShared to bypass email security.
piratesWhat happens if you download a cracked program?
Spoiler: nothing good. Along with pirated software, you’ll probably pick up a miner, stealer, or backdoor.
NFC carders hide behind Apple Pay and Google Wallet
Cybercriminals are inventing new ways to swipe money from payment cards by using credentials phished online or over the phone. Sometimes, just holding your card to your phone is enough to leave you penniless.
malwareWhen 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.
threatsTarot and cyberthreats: a new Trojan for fans of the supernatural
New malware targets magic enthusiasts — sending stolen data to an “astral cloud server”.
A ransomware attack through an IP camera
Fending off ransomware attacks that exploit corporate IoT devices.
How to track anyone via the Find My network
Apple’s Find My network can be exploited to remotely track other vendors’ Android, Windows, and Linux devices.
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
Operation ForumTroll: APT attack via zero-day vulnerability
Our technologies have helped to detect the zero-day vulnerability CVE-2025-2783 in Google Chrome, which was used in a sophisticated APT attack.
Fog ransomware publishes victim’s IP-addresses
Cybercriminals behind the Fog ransomware publish leaked data along with the IP addresses of attacked computers.
Attack on DevOps: secrets leaked via malicious GitHub Action
How to respond to a compromised GitHub changed-files Action incident.
Three VMware vulnerabilities: key risks and urgent patches
Reasons for updating your ESXi infrastructure ASAP, and enterprise threats that VM escape poses.
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 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.
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.
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.