messengersChatting offline: an overview of mesh messaging apps
We explore which messaging apps let you chat without an internet connection or cell service, and why you might need this.
Latest
signs of phishingPhishing scam targeting Ledger wallet owners
Attackers spin poignant tales of lost private keys as they try to phish seed phrases.
Practical exploitation of Retbleed on AMD CPUs
Google experts have demonstrated how complex hardware vulnerabilities in CPUs can be effectively exploited.
Cars
How to help your kid become a blogger without ever worrying about their safety
Here’s what any responsible parent should do if their kid wants to be a blogger.
scamThe scam on your doorstep
Brushing, quishing, and other fraud schemes that begin with the delivery by courier of a product you never ordered.
Would you entrust your vacation travel plans to AI?
We look at how AI can help you plan your vacation — and what can go wrong.
phishingTelegram scams with bots, gifts, and crypto
Everything you need to know about the latest Telegram scams and phishing, and how to stay safe.
side-channel attackSleepwalk: a sophisticated way to steal encryption keys
Researchers have devised a theoretical attack to steal private encryption keys through monitoring standard CPU and OS behavior.
Gamers
Gamers beware: Trojans have invaded Steam
If you still think that Steam, Google Play, and the App Store are malware-free, then read this fascinating story about PirateFi and other hacker creations disguised as games.
How 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
Business
No blame: how psychological safety helps improve cybersecurity
Companies need to build a culture of security, but this is impossible when employees are afraid to discuss incidents or suggest improvements.
SIEMUEBA rules in a SIEM system
Using anomalies in the behavior of users, devices, applications, and other entities to detect cyberthreats.
Phishers targeting PyPi and AMO developers
Attackers are sending phishing emails to developers of PyPi packages and Firefox add-ons.
Enterprise passkey adoptions: nuances and challenges
We dive into which corporate systems support passkeys, where compatibility falls short, and why we probably won’t be saying goodbye to passwords anytime soon.
Are passkeys enterprise-ready?
Regulation and the evolving threat landscape are driving companies to adopt more resilient forms of employee authentication. Are passkeys a cost-effective and straightforward replacement for traditional passwords?
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
Tips
The polyworking Gen Z: new victims of cybercrime
The more jobs you juggle, the higher your exposure to personal cybersecurity risks — especially if you’re a Zoomer.
Setting up security and privacy in the Garmin ecosystem
A detailed guide to configuring security and privacy in Garmin Connect and the Connect IQ Store.
From CVSS to RBVM: vulnerability prioritization done right
Causes of discrepancies in Common Vulnerability Scoring System ratings, common mistakes when using CVSS for vulnerability prioritization, and how to do this right.
Is your printer informing on you to the police?
Wi-Fi sensing lets you monitor motion in your home – without cameras or motion sensors. We weigh the pros and cons of this increasingly popular technology.