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621 articles

Crypto theft from Exodus and Bitcoin wallets through cracked macOS apps
  • macOS

How to steal crypto via DNS

Getting what you pay for: cracked macOS apps fetch malicious code from DNS records to steal crypto

  • Sergey Puzan

  • January 31, 2024

Can TVs, smartphones, and smart assistants eavesdrop on your conversations?
  • privacy

Are your TV, smartphone, and smart speakers eavesdropping on you?

Advertising firms boast that they can listen in on conversations through smart TVs and smartphones. Is this true, and, if so — how can you avoid being snooped on?

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • January 16, 2024

What is the principle of least privilege?
  • strategy

The principle of least privilege: what is it and why is it needed?

What’s the principle of least privilege, why’s it needed, and how does it help secure corporate information assets?

  • Alanna Titterington

  • January 12, 2024

Why you should start the year with a digital cleanup
  • tips

Kick off the year with a digital cleanup

Let’s start the New Year with a digital cleanup: canceling unnecessary subscriptions, clearing out unnecessary data, deleting unused accounts, changing weak passwords, and so on.

  • Kaspersky Team

  • January 11, 2024

Resolutions for a cybersecure 2024
  • tips

Cybersecurity resolutions: how to make 2024 safer

Cybersecurity trends to consider and new threats to protect against in 2024.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • January 5, 2024

Digital gifts for Christmas and New Year
  • gifts

Dreaming of a digital Christmas

Can’t get to the stores in time to buy gifts for friends and family? Go digital!

  • Kaspersky Team

  • December 21, 2023

Can you trust Windows Hello biometric (fingerprint) authentication
  • fingerprint

How reliable is biometric security on laptops?

Researchers used a hardware hack to bypass Windows Hello biometric authentication on three different devices. Can you trust this login method?

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • December 20, 2023

What are Restricted Settings in Android?
  • Android

Restricted Settings in Android 13 and 14

Android 13 and 14 have a feature called Restricted Settings. We explain its purpose, and how malicious applications bypass it.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • December 5, 2023

What security issues does WordPress have?
  • websites

WordPress security issues

Typical security issues of WordPress, and how they can be addressed to protect your website or online store from cybercriminals.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • November 30, 2023

How to protect corporate routers and firewalls against hacking
  • routers

Outdated Cisco equipment under threat from firmware

Espionage operations to hack corporate routers are now commonplace — and all organizations need to be aware of this.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • November 28, 2023

How to update Android without bugs, data loss, security risks or other nuisances
  • Android

A pain-free guide to installing Android updates

A look at the pros and cons of updating Android — and ways to do it safely.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • November 23, 2023

How to lock your screen quickly and easily on Windows and macOS
  • tips

Four ways to lock your screen on Windows and macOS

Four handy ways to lock your screen on Windows and macOS.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • November 10, 2023

10 most dangerous mistakes when setting up a corporate network
  • strategy

The top-10 mistakes made when configuring enterprise IT systems

Mistakes commonly found in almost every large organization. What should the inforsec team look out for, and what protective measures should they take?

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • November 8, 2023

How to enable and configure passkeys for your Google account
  • 2FA

Passkeys for your Google account: what, where, how, and why

Everything you wanted to know about Google account passkeys: how they work, why they’re needed, where to enable them, how to configure them, and what storage options are available.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • November 3, 2023

Preparing for your child's first gadget: what you need to know
  • kids

Choosing wisely: a guide to your kids’ first gadget

Ready, set, tech: preparing for your kids’ first device.

  • Kaspersky Team

  • October 31, 2023

Preparing for your child's first gadget: a comprehensive checklist
  • kids

Parents’ handbook for a kids’ first gadget

A detailed checklist on how to prepare for and navigate your child’s first gadget experience.

  • Kaspersky Team

  • October 31, 2023

How to increase VPN speed — and why you need a fast VPN
  • VPN

Seven benefits of high-speed VPN you may not know about

From watching foreign sports to finding the best online sales, we share the top high-speed VPN lifehacks.

  • Kaspersky Team

  • October 30, 2023

Three most dangerous Android features
  • Android

Top-3 most dangerous Android features

The three most dangerous Android features that make your smartphone much more vulnerable to malware.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • October 24, 2023

Full list of containerization defenses
  • containerization

Container security from A to Z

We take an in-depth look at securing and configuring containerization systems.

  • Kaspersky Team

  • October 17, 2023

What to do if you’ve clicked on a phishing link or talked to scammers
  • tips

What to do if someone tries to hack you

You’ve interacted with scammers or visited a phishing site. What steps should you take to avoid being hacked?

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • October 10, 2023

How and where to opt-out of Google Ad Topics for greater privacy
  • Google

What Google Ad Topics is, and how to disable it

We explore what Google Ad Topics is, how it functions, and how to disable it. Along the way, we discuss the related topics of Google FLoC, Privacy Sandbox, and the demise of third-party cookies.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • October 6, 2023

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