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biometric authenticationBrutePrint: bypassing smartphone fingerprint protection
Android fingerprint protection isn’t that reliable after all: it can be brute-forced even without a copy of your fingerprint.
UEFIMSI leak: tips for users, organizations, and developers
Now anyone can sign device firmware with MSI private keys. This represents a long-term persistent risk to be considered by all users.
2FAWhat is multi-factor authentication?
What multi-factor authentication is, why you should use it, and what “factors” there are.
Know your personal threat landscape
You can apply the concept of a threat landscape as used in corporate security to yourself to make it easier to stay protected.
Making a better sandbox
The effectiveness of a sandbox largely depends on its ability to realistically imitate a working environment.
Brief cheat-sheet on cloud types and their risks
Сloud technologies differ in terms of both costs and risks. What cloud type should you choose, and how should you begin your migration?
Beware the .zip and .mov domains!
Website names in the ZIP and MOV domains are indistinguishable from file names. How will this affect IT systems, and what will threat actors do?
vulnerabilitiesNew hardware vulnerability in Intel processors
A brief, plain-language explanation of an advanced method of data theft using features of modern CPUs.
AIHere’s how we should approach artificial intelligence
It’s obvious already that AI needs regulating, but how? Here’s Eugene Kaspersky telling us how he sees it.
Gamers
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.
Where did that game cheats video on your YouTube channel come from?
The RedLine Trojan stealer spreads under the guise of cheats for popular games and posts videos on victims’ YouTube channels with a link to itself in the description.
$2 million inventory hacked in CS:GO
An unnamed hacker allegedly stole two million dollars’ worth of items from a CS:GO player’s backpack and has already started auctioning off the items.
Attack on Cities: Skylines — malicious code in a virtual city
We explain why game mods can be dangerous, using as an example malicious mods for Cities: Skylines.
Dangerous vulnerability in Dark Souls III videogame
Dangerous vulnerability was discovered in Dark Souls III videogame that can be used to gain control of a gamer’s computer.
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.
Business
How to get ready for deepfake threats
Cybercriminals are increasingly using deepfakes in attacks against companies. What can we do to be safer?
How cybercriminals launder dirty crypto
Crypto mixers, nested exchanges, cash-out and other crypto-laundering methods used by ransomware operators.
Microkernel OSs against threats to smart devices
Why such OSs are gaining more significance in markets in need of security.
Internet Explorer is finally dead. Or is it?
In its February update, Microsoft buried Internet Explorer once and for all. Or did it? We investigate what really happened.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
Popular
Who’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.
Case study: fake hardware cryptowallet
Full review of a fake cryptowallet incident. It looks and feels like a Trezor wallet, but puts all your crypto-investments into the hands of criminals.
What to do if you lose your phone with an authenticator app
Can’t sign in to an account because your authenticator app is on a lost phone? Here’s what to do.
Fact or fiction: Hyphens break iPhones
Does saying “hyphen” five times to your iPhone really crash it — or is that just another myth?
7 steps to minimize game lags in Windows 10
These seven tips will help you get maximum gaming performance from your PC while retaining a high level of protection.
Update iOS and macOS right now — again!
Once again, very serious vulnerabilities have been found in Apple operating systems. Don’t delay updating to iOS 16.4.1 and macOS 13.3.1. Please note that updates are also available for iOS 15 and macOS 11 and 12.
Fake copyright violation notice aimed at stealing Facebook accounts
If you receive a message saying your Facebook account has been blocked for copyright violation, don’t panic. It’s most likely just another phishing scam.
GetContact: Find a contact or give your contacts away?
Harmless toy or a way to phish for personal data?
Tips
Five types of attacks on hardware crypto wallets
Hardware crypto wallets are effective at protecting your cryptocurrency, but they can still be stolen from. Let’s address the risks their owners need to be protected from.
Keeping kids safe: a new variation on an old theme
What enhancements to Kaspersky Safe Kids will help parents better manage their kids’ gadgets and screen time and encourage healthy digital habits?
Protecting crypto investments: four key steps to safety
How to reliably protect your cryptocurrency given the numerous fraud schemes and lack of protection through government regulation.
Turbocharge your VPN
How to set up modern VPN services to significantly speed up the connection and access new content securely.