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How paranoid employers and jealous partners can spy on you, and why chip bags are best left to movie heroes.

Learn about Android device identifiers and how apps abuse them to make more money on ads.

Basically, all apps collect some information about you. Using the services AppCensus and Exodus, you can find out what exactly is collected.

Hacking security cameras through a smart light switch — and other interesting features of smart homes.

When the apps on your phone don’t update automatically, and you can’t find the right setting, we tell you where to look.

A newly discovered vulnerability allows hackers to eavesdrop on WhatsApp users, read their chats, and install spyware just by calling them. Update the app now!

Commercial spying apps — stalkerware — are not malware in the proper sense of the term, but it’s better to avoid using them anyway.

Why Kaspersky Internet Security for Android and Safe Kids are set to lose some features.

To hijack popular Instagram accounts, scammers are sending phishing e-mails with fake copyright infringement notifications.

Malware disguised as Apex Legends for Android.

Antivirus for Android is a must. Here’s how to choose the best antivirus app, either paid or free, for your Android phone.

We take a look at the Rotexy mobile Trojan: where it comes from, how it behaves, and how to get rid of it using a couple of regular SMS.

In this edition of the Kaspersky Lab podcast, we discuss how one guy’s online video viewing infected a government network, a breach at the Girl Scouts, Wordpress’ bold move, and more.

Why SMS isn’t the best choice for two-factor authentication, and what alternative types of 2FA you should consider.

Tips to protect your devices, your home network, and your privacy against cybercrime.

Android lets you configure app permissions to protect your data and restrict access to dangerous functions. We explain how to do it and why.

Let’s talk about mobile malware that can empty your bank account or spy on you.

WhatsApp for Android can back up your chats to Google Drive. It’s free, but it may hurt older backups. Here’s how to get it right.

How a seemingly harmless Android application can infect your smartphone using shared external storage.

Instagram hacking has been on the rise lately. Here’s what you need to know to avoid losing your precious account.

The difference between the paid and free versions of Kaspersky Internet Security for Android.