The new CrystalX remote access Trojan looks like the prank viruses of the 90s on the surface, but it causes a lot more damage. It spies on all that’s happening on your computer, steals cryptocurrency and accounts, and gives the attacker full control over your device. We break down how it works, and how to avoid becoming a victim.
Personal backups and home NAS are now in cybercriminals’ crosshairs. We break down exactly how hackers encrypt your data — and how you can stop them.
Researcher Niels Provos’ prototype IronCurtain architecture: a system designed to restrict the actions of AI agents through isolation and security policies.
In 2025, just as in the year prior, supply-chain attacks remained one of the most severe threats facing organizations. We’re breaking down last year’s most noteworthy incidents.
Spammers have figured out how to hide links to fraudulent sites within surveys created on legitimate platforms. We’re breaking down the ruse and sharing tips on how to avoid falling for it.
How open-source security solutions became the starting point for a massive attack on other popular applications, and what organizations that use them should do.
Cybercriminals are now deploying web applications generated by Bubble, an AI-powered app builder, to hunt for corporate credentials.
Intellexa’s Predator spyware can hide camera and microphone usage indicators on iOS devices. Here’s a look at how it pulls it off.
In November 2025, the npm ecosystem was hit by a flood of junk packages that were part of the IndonesianFoods malicious campaign. We’re breaking down the lessons learned from this incident.
Any game based on the popular Unity engine made in the last eight years can allow attackers to get into your computer or smartphone. Here’s what to do about it.
Official gaming websites and platforms may seem safe, but even there gamers occasionally encounter malware. We break down infection cases involving Endgame Gear, Steam, and Minecraft.
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.
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.
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.
Malicious versions of the free-to-download game Super Mario 3: Mario Forever plant a miner and a stealer on gamers’ machines.
Minecraft mods downloaded from several popular gaming websites contain dangerous malware. What we know so far.
Threat actors are promoting pages containing malicious instructions for installing AI agents intended for workflow automation.
Educational institutions are increasingly falling victim to ransomware attacks. We look at some real-world incidents, explain their causes, and discuss how to mitigate risks to academic infrastructure.
The latest update to Kaspersky Cloud Workload Security adds support for an AI assistant for image analysis.
An in-depth analysis of CVE-2026-3102, a vulnerability posing a potential threat to anyone processing images on a Mac.
What is the purpose of a local version of the Kaspersky Threat Attribution Engine, and how to hook it up to IDA Pro?
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
We break down the BeatBanker trojan attack, which combines espionage, crypto theft, and mining with inventive ways to dig its heels into a smartphone.
Tired of hallucinations in AI overviews, and have no clue as to why or how Copilot suddenly appeared on your PC? Here’s a guide to switching off those intrusive AI features in popular services.
A browser-in-the-browser attack, theoretically described in 2022, has been adopted in real-world phishing. We break down how it works, and how to spot a fake authentication window.
Learn how to spot deepfakes in photos, videos, voice messages, and video calls in real time.
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