encryptionQuantum of Lies
The complete story of the hype, panic, and misunderstanding surrounding attacks on cryptographic algorithms using quantum computers.
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CESHow safe are the top innovations at CES 2025?
Hundreds of new gadgets and smart appliances are traditionally unveiled every January at the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas. How will they affect our cybersecurity?
ChromeHow to defend against hijacking and trojanization of Chrome extensions
Dangerous features are creeping into legitimate Chrome extensions. How to keep your organization safe?
emailPasswords 101: don’t enter your passwords just anywhere they’re asked for
How to avoid giving away your password to scammers when logging in to third-party sites or viewing “encrypted” or “confidential” documents.
Trusted relationships: how to prevent supply-chain attacks
Attacks on companies via their suppliers and contractors are becoming increasingly widespread. How can you manage this risk?
BadRAM: an attack using a malicious RAM module
European researchers have discovered a vulnerability in AMD processors that can be exploited by modifying RAM modules.
DEF CONEcovacs robot vacuums get hacked
Unknown hackers are exploiting newly discovered vulnerabilities in Ecovacs robot vacuums to spy on their owners and rain misery upon them.
tipsNew Year’s resolutions for a cybersecure 2025
Mistakes to learn from in 2024 – and resolutions for a safer 2025.
Gamers
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.
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.
Business
Hardware for SIEM systems
How to estimate what and how much hardware will be needed for a SIEM system to assess the costs before deployment?
Guidelines for the safe deployment of AI systems
Kaspersky specialists, in collaboration with external experts, have formulated some key guidelines for safe and legal use of AI.
Malware for delivery tracking
Cybercriminals distributing the Mamont banker under the guise of an application for tracking the delivery of goods at wholesale prices.
Why infostealers are a threat to big business
How a simple, well-known general threat became a key targeted-attack vector on companies.
Nearest Neighbor: a remote attack on Wi-Fi networks
We discuss the recently discovered Nearest Neighbor attack method, which enables attackers to compromise a Wi-Fi network from the other side of the world.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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Fact or fiction: Hyphens break iPhones
Does saying “hyphen” five times to your iPhone really crash it — or is that just another myth?
7 steps to minimize game lags in Windows 10
These seven tips will help you get maximum gaming performance from your PC while retaining a high level of protection.
10 Cool Big Data Projects
There are many cool and funny projects in the world that deal with big data and we’ve gathered the Top 10 list of the most interesting ones. See for yourself!
Change Your Password Day Strong Password Day
Changing passwords regularly is outdated. Use strong and unique passwords that are easy to remember instead. Here’s how to make them.
Who to trust: Different types of SSL certificates
We explain what digital certificates are, what types exist, and what problems are associated with them.
AndroidRooting your Android: Advantages, disadvantages, and snags
Many users of devices running Android are tempted to root them. Here we explain the good and bad sides of having superuser rights.
VPNs: What you need to know
There’s been a lot of talk lately about privacy protection and VPNs. But what exactly is a VPN? We explain in simple words.
Tips
You found a seed phrase from someone else’s cryptowallet: what could go wrong?
Scammers have invented a new trick — they post cryptowallet seed phrases in YouTube comments using newly created accounts. Here’s how it works
Last-minute privacy gifts for Christmas
The best privacy-focused services that make practical gifts for friends and family.
What to do if your Telegram account is hacked
We explain how to detect if scammers have gained access to your Telegram account, and what to do about it.
How safe is encrypted file storage?
Threats to data stored in Sync, pCloud, and other encrypted alternatives to Dropbox.