messengers

Planning a safe digital detox: a checklist to help prepare for a vacation and unwind in peace.

Counterfeit smartphones imitating well-known brands and offered online come pre-installed with the powerful Triada Trojan.

A dozen short and simple tips on how to use WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, iMessage, WeChat, and other messaging apps safely and hassle-free.

We dive into the mechanics of the controversial nude-scanning app that has mysteriously materialized on a billion phones.

Despite being digital natives, 70% of millennials rarely verify online identities – exposing themselves to risks. Discover how to build safer online habits with expert insights from Kaspersky.

Eight signs your WhatsApp account has been stolen — and steps to recover and protect it.

We look into every method of hijacking WhatsApp, Telegram, and other messaging accounts – from quishing to fake gifts and viruses, and ways to protect yourself against them.

Mistakes to learn from in 2024 – and resolutions for a safer 2025.

We discuss key aspects of WhatsApp’s security and privacy, and how to configure this messenger to enhance protection.

In response to EU regulations, WhatsApp will soon offer interoperability with other messengers. Do we need it? And is it secure?

The Nothing Chats app from Nothing Phone promised to be the iMessage for Android, but in less than 24 hours it was removed from Google Play due to a shocking lack of security.

Our researchers discovered spyware-infected WhatsApp modifications distributed through Telegram channels and websites with WhatsApp mods.

Researchers have found several spyware-infected versions of Telegram and Signal on Google Play.

How to secure chats on your phone, and why encryption alone is not enough

We explain why it’s best not to use desktop versions of messengers such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and the like.

Researchers have found vulnerabilities in the desktop client of the Signal messenger. Let’s see how dangerous they really are.

A few words about why Telegram isn’t as secure as its developers boast.

What to do if your secret messenger isn’t secret enough.

Another modification of WhatsApp has turned out to be malicious. We explain what’s happened and how to stay protected.

Users of the Signal messaging app got hit by a hacker attack. We analyze what happened and why the attack demonstrates that Signal is reliable.

In the wake of recent research, we talk about several scenarios that underlie malicious activity on Discord.