messengersWhat to do if your WhatsApp account gets hacked
Eight signs your WhatsApp account has been stolen — and steps to recover and protect it.
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RansomwareUnitedHealth ransomware attack
A year after the ransomware attack on healthcare giant UnitedHealth Group, we’ve compiled all publicly available information about the incident and its aftermath.
minersXMRig miner as a New Year’s gift
Just a few hours before 2025, we recorded a surge in cryptominer distribution through video games. Interestingly, not only home PCs but also corporate machines were affected.
Geolocation data brokers: What they do and what happens when they leak
The recent leak at major location-data broker, Gravy Analytics, shines a light on the implications of mass location-data collection.
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.
cryptocurrenciesMeme coins and NFTs: How not to lose your shirt
Everything you wanted to know about meme cryptocurrencies — such as TRUMP and DOGE — and ways to win or lose big.
containersBusiness benefits of secure containerization
What benefits do hybrid clouds and containerization bring to businesses — and what measurable impact do cybersecurity tools make?
WhatsApp and Telegram account hijacking: How to protect yourself against scams
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.
Scams targeting lovers or the lovelorn
We examine a special breed of scams aimed at lovers, married couples, and singles. Read on to learn how to avoid falling for “Brad Pitt”.
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
SLAP and FLOP: Complex vulnerabilities in Apple CPUs
New research demonstrates for the first time how hardware vulnerabilities in modern CPUs can be exploited in practice.
Ransomware: the most notable attacks of 2024
$3 billion worth of damage to healthcare insurance giant, schools closed, soccer club players’ data leaked, and other ransomware incidents in 2024.
Is there life after VPN?
What network-security and access-control tools do the world’s top cyber-regulators recommend to companies?
Time to update 7-Zip
Researchers have discovered a vulnerability in the 7-Zip file archiver software.
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.
big data10 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.
Rooting 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
SparkCat trojan stealer infiltrates App Store and Google Play, steals data from photos
We’ve discovered apps in the official Apple and Google stores that steal cryptocurrency wallet data by analyzing photos.
Spam 101: what is spam, and how to defeat it
It feels as if spam is as old as the internet itself. The post looks at the money-making scams devised over the years, and how to avoid them today.
Metadata: Uncovering what’s hidden inside
Every file, video, etc. we share contains a lot of hidden additional information — metadata. What’s it for, and is it really necessary?
How to install or update Kaspersky apps for Android in 2025
Our Android apps are no longer available on Google Play. We explain how to download, install, and update them by alternative means.