APTBlueNoroff’s search for cryptocurrency
Our experts have discovered a malicious campaign targeting fintech companies.
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We explain what a smartphone’s ToF sensor is and how researchers from Singapore propose using it to find hidden cameras.
vulnerabilitiesAnother year, another Tuesday
Microsoft patches more than a 100 vulnerabilities in Windows 10 and 11, Windows Server 2019 and 2022, Exchange Server, Office, and Edge browser.
public cloudCryptominers threaten GCP virtual servers
What’s in Google’s report on typical attacks against cloud systems in Google Cloud Platform?
NoReboot: A fake restart to gain a foothold in the system
How a fake restart helps malware to gain a foothold in a smartphone’s operating system without exploiting a persistence vulnerability.
2FAThe best authenticator apps for Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS
A detailed guide to the world of authenticator apps for those looking for an alternative to Google Authenticator.
Do you know how your employees are processing PII?
Can you be sure your employees are working responsibly with personally identifiable information?
2021 information security memes and tweets
Remembering 2021’s most interesting infosec events — in memes and tweets.
truthHans Christian Andersen on security technologies
Our Danish colleague spilled a lot of cybersecurity ink in his works.
Gamers
Malicious activity in Discord chats
In the wake of recent research, we talk about several scenarios that underlie malicious activity on Discord.
BloodyStealer is hunting for gamers
Gamer accounts are in demand on the underground market. Proof positive is BloodyStealer, which steals account data from popular gaming stores.
The dangers of pirated games
Adware, Trojans, and other malware aren’t the only reasons not to download illegal games.
A trick auction to steal gold in World of Warcraft
A malicious script in the WeakAuras add-on can eradicate several days of farming in WoW Classic in a second.
Malware in Minecraft mods: story continues
We found more Minecraft modpacks and a file recovery utility available in Google Play concealing malicious adware.
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.
Business
Common spear-phishing tricks
To be ready for attacks targeting your company, information security officers need to know about received spear-phishing e-mails.
The Matrix Resurrections security assessment
A look at what’s changed in the Matrix in the 18 years since the last update.
PseudoManuscrypt’s nonstandard industrial attack
A cyberattack has affected an unexpectedly large number of industrial systems.
Matrix vulnerabilities
Even to the naked eye, the Matrix’s flawed implementation threatens the system’s stability and security.
OWOWA malicious IIS module
The malicious Internet Information Services module makes Outlook on the web a cybercriminal tool.
A transparent move in North America
Kaspersky opens its fifth Transparency Center, our first in North America, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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Scammers are distributing malware and adware made to look like Windows 11.
Internet Explorer vulnerability threatens Microsoft Office users
An unpatched vulnerability in the MSHTML engine is enabling attacks on Microsoft Office users.
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Eight steps to freedom: How to detach from social networks
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Here’s how to open a program if your antivirus app blocks it.