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.
			
		The next page of The Сyberworld Survival Guide. The entire guide can be found here: http://www.kaspersky.com/blog/tag/securityIS
			
		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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		The differences between an MXDR service for a large enterprise, and one that would fit perfectly into the security framework of a growing SMB.
			
		Which social networks mostly just display your posts to your friends, and which ones use them for AI training and ad targeting? We explore the 2025 privacy rankings for popular social media platforms.
			
		Which messaging apps leak the least amount of your data, and provide the most control over your privacy? Today we discuss the latest rankings of popular communication platforms.
			
		We explain what data DeepSeek collects, who it shares it with, how to configure the chatbot for maximum privacy, and how to install a local version.
			
		Attackers are abusing legitimate websites to host hidden SEO links. We break down their tactics, and what you can do about it.
			
		A step-by-step guide to deleting as much of your digital footprint as possible.
			
		Attackers pretending to be airlines or airports are sending out fake partnership offers.
			
		Low-hanging fruit for boosting corporate cyber-protection.
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.