wi-fiNearest 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.
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TechnologyNDR: 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.
Webcam stalking: fact or fiction?
Is a taped-over webcam or phonecam a sign of paranoia – or smart thinking?
artificial intelligenceTrojans in AI models
Hidden logic, data poisoning, and other targeted attack methods via AI systems.
Message boards hit by new video-call scam
Scammers posing as buyers snatch one-time codes during online product demos.
telegramYou’ve been sent a “gift” — a Telegram Premium subscription
Cybercriminals are enticing Telegram users with free subscriptions. Is this an unexpected act of generosity or just another scam?
emailHow 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.
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.
Gamers
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
The true cost of gaming
Our research reveals gamers’ attitudes toward computer performance — and the ethics of winning and losing.
Business
JarkaStealer in PyPI repository
Malicious packages for AI integration containing infostealer malware were found in the Python Package Index repository.
vulnerabilitiesCVE-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.
CVE-2024-43451 and other reasons to update ASAP
Exploitation of vulnerability CVE-2024-43451 allows an attacker to steal an NTLMv2 hash with minimal interaction from the victim.
How to learn from a cybersecurity incident
Analyzing incidents and drawing lessons from them should be an integral part of the incident response process. This can help improve the overall security level of a company.
Password standards: 2024 requirements
Discontinuing mandatory password rotations, banning outdated MFA methods, and other updates in the NIST SP 800-63 standards for digital account authentication and management.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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7 steps to minimize game lags in Windows 10
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10 Cool Big Data Projects
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Change Your Password Day Strong Password Day
Changing passwords regularly is outdated. Use strong and unique passwords that are easy to remember instead. Here’s how to make them.
Who to trust: Different types of SSL certificates
We explain what digital certificates are, what types exist, and what problems are associated with them.
Rooting your Android: Advantages, disadvantages, and snags
Many users of devices running Android are tempted to root them. Here we explain the good and bad sides of having superuser rights.
VPNs: What you need to know
There’s been a lot of talk lately about privacy protection and VPNs. But what exactly is a VPN? We explain in simple words.
Tips
Kaspersky Password Manager gets a new look
We’ve updated the design of our password manager’s mobile version. Storing and managing passwords is now even more convenient.
Two-minute guide to cybersafety
Five dead simple tips to greatly improve your defenses against cybercriminals.
How to set up security and privacy in ASICS Runkeeper
A detailed guide to configuring privacy settings in the ASICS Runkeeper running app.
Subscribe or treat? Manage your subscriptions with ease
Many of us have dozens of online subscriptions and recurring payments. How to take control, save money, and stay on top of expenses?