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Why SMS isn’t the best choice for two-factor authentication, and what alternative types of 2FA you should consider.

Five dead simple tips to greatly improve your defenses against cybercriminals.

Web pages often disappear, move, or change content. How to keep them the way you want, or easily locate a web archive?

Discontinuing mandatory password rotations, banning outdated MFA methods, and other updates in the NIST SP 800-63 standards for digital account authentication and management.

What to do if you receive a text with a two-factor authentication code from a service you’ve never registered for.

A breakdown of the most high-profile data leaks ever: from Yahoo to RockYou2024.

Telegram bot sells subscriptions to phishing tools to hack Microsoft 365 accounts, including 2FA bypass.

Cybercriminals are using AitM techniques to compromise accounts of company executives. How do they do this, and how to protect against it?

Kaspersky experts examined the security of public Wi-Fi hotspots in Paris on the eve of the Olympics.

Scammers prepared carefully for this very sporty summer. First they targeted soccer fans during the Euros; now they’re setting their sights on spectators at the Paris 2024 Olympics. How can you stay safe from scams during the Games?

Almost six out of ten passwords can be cracked in less than an hour using either a modern graphics card or cloud services. All it costs is a few dollars and some free time. How this is possible and what to do about it is the topic of our study.

Two-factor authentication protects your account from theft — until you yourself give away your one-time password.

On World Password Day, we explain how we protect your sensitive data, and share tips for creating truly strong passwords.

How to switch the cyber-protection on your computer or smartphone to the most awarded security solution from Kaspersky.

SIM swap fraud is back in vogue. We explain what it is, the danger it poses to organizations, and how to guard against such attacks.

Cybercriminals prey on access to mailing tools by sending phishing emails through these same tools.

One-time codes and two-factor authentication securely protect you from account theft. If you receive such a code or a request to enter it when you aren’t logging in, it may be an attempt to hack into your account.

How malicious extensions steal cryptocurrency, hijack accounts in games and social networks, manipulate search results, and display intrusive ads.

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

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

Smiley passwords? Why ever not! The pros and cons of using emojis in passwords.