RansomwareFive signs ransomware is becoming an industry
With a website that looks like it could represent an online service provider, DarkSide Leaks makes us wonder what cybercriminals’ other PR tricks might be.
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podcastTransatlantic Cable podcast, episode 197
This week on the Kaspersky podcast, we talk about Google zero-day exploits as well as data breaches, hackers, and much more.
truthTransformers as a cybersecurity how-to guide
Want to teach your kid the concept of cybersecurity? Start with Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy.
solutionsCyberattack analysis and quick response
Blocking a threat isn’t enough; you have to understand and reconstruct the whole infection chain.
CVE-2021-28310: A broken window
A zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Windows may already have been exploited.
Infected Android app store
The APKPure app store has been infected by a malicious module that downloads Trojans to Android devices.
Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 196
This week on the Kaspersky podcast, we discuss the state of financial cyberthreats.
The ransomware saga
Ransomware, once represented by screen blockers that were almost cute, has come of age.
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
Ransomware leverage
Ransomware operators sometimes resort to rather unconventional threats to get their victims to pay.
supply-chain attackPHP language source code compromise attempt
Unknown attackers tried to add a backdoor to PHP scripting language source code.
Ransomware in a virtual environment
Several cybercriminal groups have exploited vulnerabilities in VMware ESXi to infect computers with ransomware.
How to guard against Zerologon and similar vulnerabilities
To stop all threats to the corporate infrastructure, you have to do more than just protect workstations.
ChromeUpdate Google Chrome immediately
A vulnerability in Google Chrome has already been exploited by malefactors. All users need to update to version 89.0.4389.90.
What happens when a whole country tackles cyberthreats?
Vietnam started a coordinated anticybercrime campaign at the government level in 2020. The results are amazing.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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Seemingly overnight, the pandemic changed the way we work, and infosec departments are still adjusting. What’s on the horizon for employees in the coming year?
How to watch porn discreetly
Hiding your guilty pleasures from prying eyes is possible, but you need to do it properly.
What to do if your antivirus prevents a website from loading
If your antivirus prevents an app from running or won’t let you open a link, there’s no need to disable it: Here’s what to do.
So, your account was hacked. What now?
What to do if an account is hijacked: How to minimize damage, restore your Digital Comfort Zone, and avoid getting bamboozled.
OpenTIP, season 2: Come on in!
We have updated our Open Threat Intelligence Portal, a tool for experts and security analysts.
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.
Fact or fiction: Hyphens break iPhones
Does saying “hyphen” five times to your iPhone really crash it — or is that just another myth?
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PlayStation 5 contest scam
Scammers are cashing in on the PlayStation 5 shortage. Here’s how to avoid their bait.
10 COVID lessons: Reflections on the pandemic year
It’s been a full year since the pandemic officially began. What have the new and challenging conditions taught us?