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botnetsHow using free VPNs could land you in a botnet
The masterminds behind the colossal botnet encompassing 19 million IP addresses used free VPN services as bait to lure unsuspecting users.
Zero-day vulnerability in Internet Explorer
A zero-day vulnerability actively exploited by attackers has been discovered in Internet Explorer — the browser that Microsoft supposedly laid to rest over a year ago.
Kaspersky Premium crowned best anti-phishing solution
Independent cybersecurity lab AV-Comparatives put 15 anti-phishing solutions to the test — with only eight making the grade. We took home the gold, adding to our already extensive collection of accolades.
iOSSetting up Shortcuts and Siri in Kaspersky for iOS
The updated VPN & Antivirus by Kaspersky for iOS now supports Apple Shortcuts and Siri. We explain what you can do with this feature, and how to set it up.
Attack on cybersecurity researchers: pseudo-exploit for regreSSHion
Someone is targeting security experts using an archive that allegedly contains an exploit for the regreSSHion vulnerability.
supply-chain attackRemove Polyfill.io from your website
The JavaScript CDN service Polyfill.io has started spreading malicious code. Remove the service’s script from your website.
Turnkey phishing
A turnkey home? A turnkey website? How about turnkey phishing? Scammers now sell turnkey phishing services to other scammers. Read on to find out how it works.
regreSSHion vulnerability in OpenSSH
A new vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain root privileges on Linux servers. How easy is it for CVE-2024-6387 to be exploited – and how to prevent it
Gamers
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.
The Phantom Menace: how gamers of different ages are being attacked
Why scammers are more likely to target kids than hardcore gamers, how they do it, and what they want to steal
The true cost of gaming
Our research reveals gamers’ attitudes toward computer performance — and the ethics of winning and losing.
Where did that game cheats video on your YouTube channel come from?
The RedLine Trojan stealer spreads under the guise of cheats for popular games and posts videos on victims’ YouTube channels with a link to itself in the description.
$2 million inventory hacked in CS:GO
An unnamed hacker allegedly stole two million dollars’ worth of items from a CS:GO player’s backpack and has already started auctioning off the items.
Business
Phishing on GitHub through job offers to… developers
Developers’ accounts are being hijacked using fake job offers sent from a legitimate GitHub address.
biometricsHidden dangers of biometric authentication devices
Based on our analysis of ZKTeco vulnerabilities, we dissect the risks associated with biometric authentication.
ShrinkLocker ransomware employing BitLocker for encryption
Our experts have discovered ransomware they’ve dubbed “ShrinkLocker”, which encrypts infected computers’ drives using BitLocker — a utility built into Windows.
Phishing using FB infrastructure stealing business-account passwords
Cybercriminals are using genuine Facebook infrastructure to send phishing emails threatening to block accounts.
E-mail attacks on the hotel business
Threat actors are targeting hotel staff with malicious and phishing e-mails.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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tipsSo, your account was hacked. What now?
What to do if an account is hijacked: How to minimize damage, restore your Digital Comfort Zone, and avoid getting bamboozled.
Beware: public computers in hotels
If it is absolutely necessary that you check your email and the only way to do it is on a public computer, forward your email to a disposable email account like Mailinotor or Trashmail that has a short life and a timed expiration.
Who’s tracking you on the Web?
Do you know how many companies are actually tracking you when you visit a single website? The answer may surprise you.
Machine learning–aided scams
Social engineering augmented with machine-learning algorithms can deceive even high-ranking executives.
Why you should NOT pay ransom to malware creators
Ransomware research shows that paying ransom is no guarantee you’ll get your files back.
How to Shop Safely Online
The days of retail shopping during the holiday season have given way to the age of E-tail: Experts predict that more shopping will be done online than in physical stores
Medicine under fire: how to hack a hospital
At SAS 2016 Sergey Lozhkin revealed how he hacked his friend’s hospital and medical equipment.
Tips
Don’t forget about Recall, because Recall won’t forget about you
The new AI function in Microsoft Windows has already been dubbed a “security nightmare” on the internet. What risks does it carry, and how to stay safe?
Setting up both security and privacy in WhatsApp
We discuss key aspects of WhatsApp’s security and privacy, and how to configure this messenger to enhance protection.
The incognito myth: how private browsing really works
How to use private browsing mode, what it doesn’t protect against, and why Google is deleting five billion dollars’ worth of user data.
Advertisers sharing data about you with… intelligence agencies
Advertising firms’ extensive collection of personal data is becoming of great use to intelligence agencies. So how to guard against mass surveillance?