cryptocurrenciesProtecting crypto investments: four key steps to safety
How to reliably protect your cryptocurrency given the numerous fraud schemes and lack of protection through government regulation.
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threatsHow too-eager-to-please new employees get scammed
Scammers are using social engineering to shake down newly onboarded employees.
safe moneyHow cybercriminals steal funds from bank cards — and how to protect yourself from such theft
We investigate why chip cards are no panacea, and what precautions should be taken when making a payment.
Malicious (and fake) ChatGPT client for Windows
Cybercriminals are distributing a Trojan stealer under the guise of a ChatGPT desktop client for Windows. We delve into the details and ways to protect yourself.
fraudHow scammers steal cryptocurrency from Twitter users
How to know if you’re facing a scam: we identify all the red flags in a recent scam that deployed a fake cryptocurrency exchange
IP camera security: the bad, the ugly, and the evil
Home video surveillance systems are said to be safe. But are you ready to become a reality TV star without realizing it?
Mining still a serious threat to business
Miners still pose a threat to businesses — especially ones that use cloud infrastructure.
androidWhy messenger mods are dangerous
Another modification of WhatsApp has turned out to be malicious. We explain what’s happened and how to stay protected.
rootkitCosmicStrand: a UEFI rootkit
Our experts discovered a fresh version of CosmicStrand, a rootkit that hides from researchers in the UEFI firmware.
Initial access market analysis
Our experts studied the shadow market for initial access to corporate infrastructure.
Why you should avoid installing unknown apps
How installing unknown apps works in various versions of Android, and why you shouldn’t do it.
Five tips for protecting yourself from ransomware
Guard against ransomers who encrypt your files and demand payment for their safe return.
A trick auction to steal gold in World of Warcraft
A malicious script in the WeakAuras add-on can eradicate several days of farming in WoW Classic in a second.
Corporation hunters: Top 5 ransomware groups
The most active groups targeting companies, encrypting data, and demanding ransom.
Cryptoscam with fake mining equipment
How fake sellers are stealing bitcoins from buyers of sought-after mining equipment.
Infected Android app store
The APKPure app store has been infected by a malicious module that downloads Trojans to Android devices.
Apple M1 Malware FAQ
What’s the difference between the malware adapted for Apple’s new M1 chip and the sort written for good old x86 processors.
The great lockdown: How COVID-19 has affected cybersecurity
A year has passed since lockdown began. We view the pandemic and its consequences through the prism of IT threats.