AndroidTrojan embedded in fake Android smartphones
Counterfeit smartphones imitating well-known brands and offered online come pre-installed with the powerful Triada Trojan.
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AIHow AI creates “slopsquatting” supply-chain risks
Popular AI code assistants try to call non-existent libraries. But what happens if attackers actually create them?
vulnerabilityCritical vulnerability in PyTorch framework
Researchers have found a way to exploit a security mechanism in a popular machine-learning framework.
messengersMessengers 101: safety and privacy advice
A dozen short and simple tips on how to use WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, iMessage, WeChat, and other messaging apps safely and hassle-free.
archiversSecurity measures for handling archive files in organizations
Archives are being used in targeted phishing and other attacks on organizations. What tools, settings, and policies can mitigate the threat?
e-mailScammers exploiting GetShared for phishing attacks
Scammers are exploiting GetShared to bypass email security.
piratesWhat happens if you download a cracked program?
Spoiler: nothing good. Along with pirated software, you’ll probably pick up a miner, stealer, or backdoor.
NFC carders hide behind Apple Pay and Google Wallet
Cybercriminals are inventing new ways to swipe money from payment cards by using credentials phished online or over the phone. Sometimes, just holding your card to your phone is enough to leave you penniless.
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
When files are not what they seem
Attackers use the polyglot technique to disguise malware. We explain what it is and how to protect your company against attacks.
A ransomware attack through an IP camera
Fending off ransomware attacks that exploit corporate IoT devices.
Operation ForumTroll: APT attack via zero-day vulnerability
Our technologies have helped to detect the zero-day vulnerability CVE-2025-2783 in Google Chrome, which was used in a sophisticated APT attack.
Fog ransomware publishes victim’s IP-addresses
Cybercriminals behind the Fog ransomware publish leaked data along with the IP addresses of attacked computers.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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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.
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
Privacy under attack: nasty surprises in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox
How to counter new privacy invasions by browser developers
Lessons from the Bybit hack: how to store crypto safely
Takeaways for regular crypto holders from the biggest crypto heist in history.
What events help an MDR service detect attacks?
What information does an MDR service need to protect a company from complex targeted attacks?
How to safely convert files
Online converters are a tempting but dangerous way to change file formats. We tell you how to convert files and not get trojanized.