CVE-2021-28310: A broken window
A zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Windows may already have been exploited.
April 14, 2021
Screenshots as cryptoscam in Lightshot
Scammers set a Lightshot trap for greedy cryptoinvestors.
April 12, 2021
Infected Android app store
The APKPure app store has been infected by a malicious module that downloads Trojans to…
April 9, 2021
Are text files safe?
Files with the TXT extension are typically considered safe. Are they, though?
April 8, 2021
Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 196
This week on the Kaspersky podcast, we discuss the state of financial cyberthreats.
April 7, 2021
The ransomware saga
Ransomware, once represented by screen blockers that were almost cute, has come of age.
April 7, 2021
Ransomware leverage
Ransomware operators sometimes resort to rather unconventional threats to get their victims to pay.
April 5, 2021
PHP language source code compromise attempt
Unknown attackers tried to add a backdoor to PHP scripting language source code.
April 1, 2021
Apple M1 Malware FAQ
What's the difference between the malware adapted for Apple’s new M1 chip and the sort…
April 1, 2021
Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 195
For this edition of the Kaspersky podcast, Dave and Jeff discuss extortionware, a dumb mafia…
March 31, 2021
Harnessing technology to shush the neighbors
At home, whether you’re trying to work or to rest, noisy neighbors can be a…
March 29, 2021
Ransomware in a virtual environment
Several cybercriminal groups have exploited vulnerabilities in VMware ESXi to infect computers with ransomware.
March 26, 2021
Discord cryptoscam: Revenge of the fraudsters
A new scam is targeting users of popular Discord cryptocurrency servers.
March 25, 2021
Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 194
For this edition of the Kaspersky podcast, Dave and Jeff take a look at wholesale…
March 25, 2021
The great lockdown: How COVID-19 has affected cybersecurity
A year has passed since lockdown began. We view the pandemic and its consequences through…
March 24, 2021
Independent tests and Kaspersky’s awards
Who evaluates security solutions, and how? We report the past year’s tests and awards.
March 23, 2021
Stalkerware in 2020 is still a burning issue
Stalkerware activity dropped off during the pandemic, but it’s picking up again. How to deal…
March 19, 2021
PlayStation 5 contest scam
Scammers are cashing in on the PlayStation 5 shortage. Here’s how to avoid their bait.
March 19, 2021
Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 193
Jeff and Dave discuss Facebook and COVID-19, the latest on the Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities, deepfakes,…
March 18, 2021
How to protect your home Wi-Fi from nosy neighbors
Keep outsiders off your wireless network.
March 17, 2021
Several VPN apps leaked user data
A server configuration oversight caused data from SuperVPN, GeckoVPN, and ChatVPN users to leak online.…
March 16, 2021