
Why phishing works and how to avoid it
Phishing is the most developed form of Internet scamming. Let’s explore the topic in order to better understand why it became so prominent and what measures one can take to avoid a phishing attack.
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Phishing is the most developed form of Internet scamming. Let’s explore the topic in order to better understand why it became so prominent and what measures one can take to avoid a phishing attack.
Internet scammers are quite smart and greedy, and know how to disguise their traps, but there are always some ways to find out where these traps are.
According to research by Kaspersky Lab, 22 percent of phishing scams on the web target Facebook.
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Last week was something of a slow week for those of us that spend our days writing about computer security news. However, while there may not have been an abundance
A few weeks ago Kaspersky Lab experts published a new study on the evolution of phishing over the past two years. Here is a summation of what the study found:
Phishing is a dangerous type of Internet fraud that uses fake websites to swipe user logins and passwords to hijack their online accounts to steal money or spread spam and
If you’ve used the Internet for more than seven minutes, you’ve probably been targeted by several hundred phishing attacks. Phishing, when attackers try to pry bank account numbers, codes and
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Running a small or medium-sized business today is like steering a boat across busy waters. The leadership team and decision makers focus on customers, employees, and keeping operations afloat. But
Artificial intelligence has given scammers a new set of tools for deception — from generating deepfakes, to instantly setting up phishing websites or fraudulent email campaigns. Let’s discuss the latest AI trends in phishing and scams — and how to stay safe.
Using our Kaspersky Next product line as an example, we explain the practical differences between XDR Optimum and EDR Optimum.
A new large-scale attack on a popular JavaScript code registry has hit around 150 packages. The automatic propagation of the threat makes it especially dangerous — developers need to react ASAP.
A race between tech giants is unfolding before our very eyes. Who’ll be the first to transform the browser into an AI assistant app? As you test these new products, be sure to consider their enormous impact on security and privacy.
Unknown attackers have compromised several popular npm packages in a supply-chain attack.
The internet never forgets — and what kids post or share today can come back to hurt them, either right away or years down the line. Here’s how to shrink your child’s digital footprint without resorting to battles or bans.
We explain how cyberattackers intercept cookies, the role of the session ID, and how to keep your cookies from going over to the dark side.
This article explains what might happen if someone transfers you funds and then you withdraw the equivalent in cash from your account to give to them, or if you use your own card to pay for a purchase they make.