RansomwareRansomware, and then some
RTM group attacks victims with ransomware, a banking Trojan, and remote-access tools.
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podcastTransatlantic Cable podcast, episode 191
Jeff and Dave discuss fines for Facebook and TikTok, HR during the pandemic, and more.
COVID-19 vaccines in darknet marketplaces
What could possibly go wrong with coronavirus vaccine from a darknet marketplace?
tipsWho’s in your Facebook and Instagram accounts?
What to do if you receive a notification about a suspicious login to your Facebook or Instagram account.
Johnny Mnemonic in terms of cybersecurity
Would Johnny Mnemonic’s cybersecurity be plausible in the real 2021?
Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 190
Jeff and Dave discuss Clubhouse and security issues as well as the latest in the battle between Australia and Facebook.
FacebookWith Off-Facebook Activity, you have (some) control over your data
Facebook lets you manage the data it collects from third-party websites and apps. Here’s how.
Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 189
Dave and Jeff talk about health app vulnerabilities, iMessage concerns, ransomware attacks, and more.
Gamers
Steam and mirrors: How gamers get duped
Gut-wrenching stories of in-game cheating told by actual participants.
How to upgrade Discord security
Evade spammers, take control of your notifications, and protect your Discord account from hijacking.
How to respond to bullying in online games
Anyone can experience in-game bullying. What to do if aggressive gamers target you.
Malware wrapped in Cyberpunk 2077
Cybercriminals are disguising ransomware as a beta version of Cyberpunk 2077 for Android.
Building bridges and breaking stereotypes with gaming parents
The world’s first show for gaming moms is on YouTube. Its purpose: breaking stereotypes about video games (and about parents).
Cyberpunk 2077 free download hoax
Ahead of its release, scammers are offering free Cyberpunk 2077 downloads, but they’re really after your data.
Swindle royale: Fortnite scammers get busy
The online battle royale shooter attracts not only virtuoso gamers, but also crooks of every stripe. How can you avoid becoming a victim?
Malware in Minecraft mods
More than 20 apps on Google Play that promised cool Minecraft mods turned out to be malicious.
Business
browsers
Cyberpunk 2021: CD Projekt attacked by ransomware gang
CD Projekt confirms attack on internal systems. Hackers claim to have downloaded Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 source code, and demand ransom.
All users: Update Google Chrome immediately
Hackers are actively exploiting a dangerous vulnerability in Google Chrome. With Chrome 88.0.4324.150, Google has patched the vulnerability.
Get a free decryptor for Fonix ransomware
When the creators of Fonix ransomware abandoned their malicious ways and published the master key, we made a decryptor out of it.
The hunt for mailing lists
Cybercriminals are sending phishing e-mails to hijack access to ESP accounts.
Targeting HR with cyberthreats
Why the computers in human resources are especially vulnerable, and how to protect them.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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Does saying “hyphen” five times to your iPhone really crash it — or is that just another myth?
What end-to-end encryption is, and why you need it
We explain for laypeople what end-to-end encryption is and how it enables private, secure communication for us all.
What’s a guest Wi-Fi network, and why do you need one?
We explain what a guest Wi-Fi network is, how to set one up, and what video game consoles and other IoT devices have to do with it.
Instagram accounts hijacked with fake copyright infringement notifications
To hijack popular Instagram accounts, scammers are sending phishing e-mails with fake copyright infringement notifications.
7 amazing maps of the Internet
The Internet can be a mess unless you have the right map. Here are 7 great maps for you to bookmark.
Top 5 most notorious cyberattacks
Epidemics, espionage, destruction: We present the most memorable cyberattacks of recent years.
Malicious Android app had more than 100 million downloads in Google Play
Kaspersky researchers found malware in CamScanner, a text recognition app that was downloaded more than 100 million times from Google Play.
Tips
Christmas gifts for children
The holidays are coming, and time to get gifts ready for the children is drawing short. Here’s what kids are into as 2020 turns to 2021.
Shopping for games? Keep your money safe
Seven safety and security rules to keep in mind when buying games and in-game items.
Making Origin safe and secure
Use these Origin settings to protect your EA account from hijacking, data theft, and spam.
How to protect your Battle.net account from hackers and scammers
A complete guide to security and privacy settings for your Battle.net account.