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Recent research describes a method for snooping on what Apple Vision Pro users enter on the virtual keyboard.
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Why cybersecurity in education is critical, and how to protect schools from attacks.
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We explore the root causes of the talent crisis in the cybersecurity industry and look for possible solutions.
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Two fresh papers on the art of data exfiltration in scenarios where it seems utterly impossible.
Is technology putting your relationships at risk?
The digital age has made meeting new people easier, but it also brings new risks. Online dating, social media, and messaging apps can open the door to both exploitation and abuse in relationships.
androidHow the Necro Trojan attacked 11 million Android users
At risk are users of modified versions of Spotify, WhatsApp, Minecraft, and other apps from Google Play.
Overcooking the phish
This phishing campaign incorporates ghost spoofing, embedded text in images, a PDF file, a QR code, DocuSign imitation, and Cloudflare verification — yet it still completely misses the mark.
RATSambaSpy: a new remote access Trojan
We’ve discovered a new Trojan that’s very selective about its victims.
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
Kaspersky AI Technology Research Center: who we are and what we do
Our developments, products, research, patents and expert teams harnessed for AI.
Honest phishing: the alert is fake, the attack is real
An Office 365 security alert as bait in a phishing email.
Where and how post-quantum cryptography is being used in 2024
Where and why quantum-resistant cryptography has already been implemented, and what compatibility issues it caused.
The first post-quantum encryption standards
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued the first post-quantum encryption standards — FIPS 203, FIPS 204, and FIPS 205.
A scientific approach to eavesdropping via HDMI
A paper from Uruguayan scientists lays out a highly technical and impractical method of spying on computer monitors.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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These seven tips will help you get maximum gaming performance from your PC while retaining a high level of protection.
10 Cool Big Data Projects
There are many cool and funny projects in the world that deal with big data and we’ve gathered the Top 10 list of the most interesting ones. See for yourself!
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
How to guard against Windows downgrade attacks
Windows Downdate is an attack that can roll back updates to your OS to reintroduce vulnerabilities and allow attackers to take full control of your system. How to mitigate the risk?
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.
How the adversary-in-the-middle technique is used in spearphishing attacks
Cybercriminals are using AitM techniques to compromise accounts of company executives. How do they do this, and how to protect against it?