open-sourceHow installing a fake extension from Open VSX led to cryptocurrency theft
This is a story of how a blockchain developer lost US$500 000 to a fake Solidity extension from the Open VSX marketplace.
Latest
Is a Gemini AI update about to kill privacy on your Android device?
Google has rolled out an update for Android that gives Gemini access to your Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, and Utilities data without your explicit consent. Here’s a detailed guide on how to disable these permissions.
privacyHow to shrink your digital footprint
Adjust your daily routines to leave as little data about yourself online as possible.
Top fraud schemes threatening e-commerce
How cybercriminals can exploit your online store — and how to stop them.
travel
hackingFive hacks that were (mostly) just for laughs
Funny hacks that became internet legends: talking traffic lights, a high-school Rickroll, robot vacuums on the rampage, a Lenovo defacement, and a Burger King hijack.
strategyHow not to go bankrupt from industrial digitalization
How integrated industrial cybersecurity solutions protect OT networks and reduce the cost of critical incidents.
Passkeys in 2025: tips for power users
This guide dives into using passkeys to sign in from someone else’s computer, storing them on a removable device, and transferring between devices.
threatsHow to survive digitalization
Drawing from INTERPOL’s just-released Africa Cyberthreat Assessment Report, we identify which threats most often target developing businesses – and how to stop them.
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
“B”-grade security: three vulnerabilities in Sitecore CMS
Researchers have found several vulnerabilities in the Sitecore CMS platform that enable unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE).
CVE-2025-6019: time to update Linux
Researchers have found a vulnerability that allows attackers to get root privileges on most Linux distributions.
How to choose open-source solutions for your organization
How to assess all the complexities of open-source application integration in advance, and choose the most efficient solutions.
CVE-2025-33053: a good reason to update Windows
Internet Explorer sends its regards: a vulnerability in the HTTP protocol extension allows attackers to run malicious code — even on a modern operating system.
The hidden costs of free SIEM
While open-source projects let you build almost any infosec solution, it’s crucial to realistically assess your team’s resources and the time it would take to achieve your goals.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
Tips
Passkeys in 2025: your complete guide to passwordless sign-in
Can you ditch passwords entirely for passkeys? We explore when it’s possible, and when it’s still a challenge.
Internet on the go with Kaspersky eSIM Store
We’ve launched the Kaspersky eSIM Store — an easy way to buy and activate eSIM cards, giving you instant cellular internet access in over 150 countries and regions worldwide.
What kids are doing online
Ever wondered why kids these days spend so much time online? Most parents do. So we found out what they’re actually doing there (spoiler: nothing bad).
Digital detox: How to take a safe break from screens
Planning a safe digital detox: a checklist to help prepare for a vacation and unwind in peace.