movies“On the Line”: a movie about vishing
Korean filmmakers have made a film about cybercrime that deserves a look — if only as a training tool.
Movies featuring cybersecurity themes: what to watch
Spy droids, a phone hidden in a bag of chips, hacked traffic lights… No, this isn’t a random set of words, and we haven’t lost our minds: these are very real movie plotlines from famous directors.
At Kaspersky, we really love movies and, of course, never miss a chance to analyze them from a cybersecurity angle — even those that are far from the topic of cybersecurity. In this selection, you’ll find our best reviews to help you choose how to spend your Friday night.
Getting to grips with cybersecurity basics
If you’re into movies about hackers and cybercriminals, the blogposts below are for you. Some films show realistic attack scenarios, and do a great job as a Cybersecurity 101 textbook, while others simply charm the viewer with magical keyboard tapping. Take your pick:
Hack the lights: The Italian Job in terms of cybersecurity
We trace how the perception of hackers has evolved based on the classic traffic-light-hacking scheme in three versions (British, American, Indian) of The Italian Job.
A modern take on the movie Hackers
To mark the film’s 25th anniversary, we examine Hackers in terms of modern information security.
A fresh look at the classics
Many of our favorite thrillers, as well as spy and superhero movies, are a goldmine of useful (and harmful) cybersecurity advice. And although most of these films aren’t directly related to cybersecurity, you can still draw valuable lessons from them — for example, that a single bag of chips won’t save you from phone surveillance. Read more in our posts:
Terminator 6/3: Sarah Connor and a bag of chips
In the latest Terminator movie, is Sarah Connor protected against cell-phone tracking?
Cybersecurity in 007’s world
What do James Bond and his Secret Intelligence Service colleagues know about cybersecurity?
The Matrix Resurrections security assessment
A look at what’s changed in the Matrix in the 18 years since the last update.
Cybersecurity errors at Nakatomi
We examine the first installment in the Die Hard series from a cybersecurity standpoint.
May the Force be with you
These are our traditional cybersecurity reviews of the Star Wars universe. We talk about local infrastructure, technologies, and glaring mistakes: as you’ll see, sometimes even the most advanced corners of the Empire neglect basic security rules. Warning: the posts might contain spoilers!
More Star Wars reviews can be found here.
MTFBWYThe Bad Batch: Tantiss base security
Cybersecurity measures of Tantiss base as depicted in the third season of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch”
Cybersecurity in season 3 of The Mandalorian
As per tradition, on May 4, we review the status of cybersecurity in a galaxy far, far away.
Star WarsThe cybersecurity of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
A report on attitudes to information security a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, as exemplified in Star Wars: Episode IX.
Want to find more films? You can read other cybersecurity-themed reviews of movies and TV series here. Or if you prefer books over movies, find out how things are with cybersecurity in fairy tales around the globe.
tips7 Steps to Avoid Phishing Attacks on Your Facebook
There are several ways to avoid phishing attacks on your Facebook account. The common theme in each is to be highly suspicious of any online request for your personal information
Fraudsters hacked Skype and tricked victim’s friends to send them about $5000
Fraudsters hacked Skype and tricked people from a contact list to send them about $5,000 over the course of a few days. Skype support, local banks and the police refused to do anything.
Fly safe: five tips to remember
An airborne plane is one of the safest places on the planet. However, there are rules to abide by in order to make sure the flight is a comfortable and pleasant experience.
One dollar lesson: defend your buck from online fraud
One dollar lesson is a new interactive project by Kaspersky Lab that aims to help you stay protected from online money frauds. Learn three simple lessons right now!
How safe is it to fly on an old aircraft?
Many would see an aircraft just the way they see a car: should it be 15 or 20 years old, it is automatically perceived as obsolete. This reasoning is misleading.
How to Tweak Fraudsters’ Noses When Buying Second-Hand iPhones
Whether you’re buying or selling a secondhand Apple device, you can be fooled by criminals. We have gathered tips on how to minimize your chances of being taken by such frauds.