end-to-end encryptionXChat: what’s wrong with Elon Musk’s new messaging app?
We break down Elon Musk’s new messaging app, XChat: here’s what we know about its end-to-end encryption, and whether the new service can truly compete with Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram.
Latest
AITurning off uninvited AI on corporate devices
A guide to detecting and blocking built-in AI features in popular software products.
KasperskyOSSecurity gateway for autonomous vehicles
Approaches to solving cybersecurity challenges in autonomous transportation systems.
Is Wi-Fi safe in Mexico?
Our experts took a road trip through Mexico ahead of the World Cup to test whether it’s safe to connect to public Wi-Fi access points in major cities.
messengersThe great messaging heist targeting your wallet
Kaspersky experts have found that a single fraudulent message in a messaging app leads to an average loss of $733. We break down new AI-powered messaging scam schemes, provide platform-specific statistics, and offer tips on how to protect yourself from digital fraudsters.
AndroidDon’t let fake IPTV apps ruin your World Cup
We break down how cybercriminals are using fake IPTV apps to spread malware, and how you can protect your devices and data during the World Cup.
phishingAttackers disguising phishing as Google AppSheet notifications
Cybercriminals have started leveraging Google’s legitimate AppSheet service to roll out phishing campaigns that target users’ personal data and credentials. Here’s a look at how this is even possible, and what you need to do to secure your accounts.
Qualcomm vulnerability: phone repairs and car maintenance are no longer safe
Our experts have discovered an unpatchable vulnerability in Qualcomm chips used everywhere: from smart-home devices, smartphones and cars, to industrial equipment. What risks does it pose, and what can you do to protect yourself?
Gamers
gamersVulnerability in Unity game engine
Any game based on the popular Unity engine made in the last eight years can allow attackers to get into your computer or smartphone. Here’s what to do about it.
Gamers under fire: malware on official websites
Official gaming websites and platforms may seem safe, but even there gamers occasionally encounter malware. We break down infection cases involving Endgame Gear, Steam, and Minecraft.
Gamers beware: Trojans have invaded Steam
If you still think that Steam, Google Play, and the App Store are malware-free, then read this fascinating story about PirateFi and other hacker creations disguised as games.
How scammers attack young gamers
Autumn is here, kids are going back to school and also meeting up with friends in their favorite online games. With that in mind, we have just carried out one of our biggest ever studies of the threats young gamers are most likely to encounter.
Live hack: Apex Legends esports tournament scandal
Hackers have long been engaging with the gaming world: from cracking games and creating cheats, to, more recently, attacking esports players live during an Apex Legends tournament. Regarding the latter, we break down what happened and how it could have been avoided.
Mario Forever, malware too: a free game with a miner and Trojans inside
Malicious versions of the free-to-download game Super Mario 3: Mario Forever plant a miner and a stealer on gamers’ machines.
Minecraft players under attack
Minecraft mods downloaded from several popular gaming websites contain dangerous malware. What we know so far.
Business
How to turn off unapproved AI tools across organization
High-level strategies for locking down popular AI tools that are either unneeded or outright banned under corporate policy.
The capabilities of Kaspersky Container Security
How we use Kaspersky Container Security at Kaspersky, and why it’s much more than just an image scanner to us.
LLM raiders and how to repel them
Attempts at hijacking AI resources are now taking place on an industrial scale. How is AI infrastructure being targeted, and what defensive measures should you implement?
The evolution of SIEM correlation rules
We regularly create new SIEM rules, but behind the scenes lies a more fundamental process —the evolution of the correlation rules themselves.
Supply chain attack via DAEMON Tools
A targeted supply chain attack via popular software for mounting disk images.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
Tips
Subscription security: how to protect your account, your wallet… and your sanity
Why subscription owners need to prioritize personal and family cybersecurity.
Cracked in under a minute: (nearly) every other password
We’ve revisited our study on the crackability of real-world passwords leaked on the dark web — originally conducted two years ago. The findings are sobering: nearly every other password can be cracked in under a minute, and three out of five take less than an hour. How can we move away from insecure passwords?
What happens in the bedroom stays in the bedroom
Smart sex toys and their companion apps collect and process some extremely personal data. We break down the risks involved, and ways to protect your privacy.
Is your security system secure?
Protecting a security console is more critical than one might think. Here’s the lowdown on control-layer compromise, and how to keep it from happening.