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How to update Android without bugs, data loss, security risks or other nuisances
  • Android

A pain-free guide to installing Android updates

A look at the pros and cons of updating Android — and ways to do it safely.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • November 23, 2023

Kaspersky multi-layered protection for your online finances
  • products

Five Kaspersky technologies to protect your finances

How Kaspersky products provide multi-layered financial protection, and what threats it can protect you from.

  • Kaspersky Team

  • November 13, 2023

Malware, fake specs, and other problems with cheap Android devices
  • Android

The hidden risks of cheap Android devices

Buying a cheap Android device can be an expensive mistake if it fails to perform its primary function or happens to be infected with viruses right out of the box.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • November 7, 2023

How to enable and configure passkeys for your Google account
  • 2FA

Passkeys for your Google account: what, where, how, and why

Everything you wanted to know about Google account passkeys: how they work, why they’re needed, where to enable them, how to configure them, and what storage options are available.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • November 3, 2023

Preparing for your child's first gadget: what you need to know
  • kids

Choosing wisely: a guide to your kids’ first gadget

Ready, set, tech: preparing for your kids’ first device.

  • Kaspersky Team

  • October 31, 2023

Preparing for your child's first gadget: a comprehensive checklist
  • kids

Parents’ handbook for a kids’ first gadget

A detailed checklist on how to prepare for and navigate your child’s first gadget experience.

  • Kaspersky Team

  • October 31, 2023

How to increase VPN speed — and why you need a fast VPN
  • VPN

Seven benefits of high-speed VPN you may not know about

From watching foreign sports to finding the best online sales, we share the top high-speed VPN lifehacks.

  • Kaspersky Team

  • October 30, 2023

Can you use emojis in passwords?
  • passwords

Life-hack of the day: emoji passwords

Smiley passwords? Why ever not! The pros and cons of using emojis in passwords.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • October 26, 2023

Three most dangerous Android features
  • Android

Top-3 most dangerous Android features

The three most dangerous Android features that make your smartphone much more vulnerable to malware.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • October 24, 2023

What to do if you’ve clicked on a phishing link or talked to scammers
  • tips

What to do if someone tries to hack you

You’ve interacted with scammers or visited a phishing site. What steps should you take to avoid being hacked?

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • October 10, 2023

How and where to opt-out of Google Ad Topics for greater privacy
  • Google

What Google Ad Topics is, and how to disable it

We explore what Google Ad Topics is, how it functions, and how to disable it. Along the way, we discuss the related topics of Google FLoC, Privacy Sandbox, and the demise of third-party cookies.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • October 6, 2023

Windows driver compatibility and security issues — how to stay safe
  • driver

Microsoft getting to grips with drivers. Now it’s your turn!

We take a look at drivers: why we need them, the threats they pose, and how to keep your computer secure.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • October 3, 2023

Where Linux is in your home, and how to protect Linux devices from hacking
  • Linux

Three common attacks on Linux in homes

Even if you don’t know it, you probably have devices running Linux at home — and they need protection too! Here are three Linux threats that even IT professionals often forget about.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • September 27, 2023

How to protect your child's privacy when using social networks and IMs
  • kids

Back-to-school threats: social networking

Kids use social networks and IMs a lot, and don’t keep in mind that the “internet remembers all”. How to reduce the digital footprint of your tiny beloved ones (even if they’re taller than you).

  • Jeffrey Esposito

  • September 25, 2023

Top apps for encrypted, private videocalls
  • privacy

How to host private videoconferences

Comparing user-friendly, secure alternatives to Zoom, Teams and Google Meet calling.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • September 15, 2023

How to manage subscription costs
  • subscriptions

How to control your subscriptions and save money

You’re spending way more on subscriptions than you expect. How to take control of them and save money?

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • September 12, 2023

How to protect your child's privacy when using educational tools
  • kids

Back-to-school threats: virtual classrooms and videoconferencing

Web services and apps are part and parcel of the modern learning process — both online and offline. But they’re often insecure and pose a threat to your child’s personal data. How to stay safe?

  • Alexey Andreev

  • September 11, 2023

How to customize privacy and security in Mastodon
  • settings

Mastodon: yet another social network — with a difference

The decentralized Mastodon social network claims to be a different breed of social network. Here’s how it works and how to use it without compromising privacy and security.

  • Anna Larkina

  • September 6, 2023

Tips for parents sending kids back to school
  • kids

Back to School Security Tips

The new school year is in session. Here are some tips for keeping your kids safe both on their devices and online.

  • Jeffrey Esposito

  • September 4, 2023

How to safeguard your kids and their gadgets in the new school year
  • kids

Back-to-school threats: gadgets

A new school year, and a familiar headache for parents: kids’ cybersecurity. In this first post, we discuss how to protect your children’s gadgets from cyberthreats.

  • Alexey Andreev

  • August 31, 2023

Are QR codes dangerous?
  • QR codes

(Un)safe QR codes

Why QR codes can be dangerous, and how not to spend US$20,000 on… bubble tea.

  • Anastasia Starikova

  • August 29, 2023

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