Sketchy online stores, crypto investments promising fast returns, hidden subscriptions, and browser extensions loaded with harmful software… online scams have moved well beyond classic phishing. Here’s how to spot the websites operating in this gray area, and what kind of harm they can do.
Attackers have found yet another source of free computing resources: automotive head units. We take a look at the first malware specifically targeting cars for infection.
We revisit the key rules for setting up IP cameras and related devices so that you don’t end up starring in a reality show — whether at home, in a hotel, or in rented accommodation.
Steam forums are the latest battleground for ClickFix attacks. We break down how attackers disguise themselves as helpful commenters to trick gamers into installing a crypto miner on their PCs.
How one “cybersecurity expert” published 445 books on Amazon in a single year — and what that means for anyone trying to learn something real in the age of AI slop.
Visit a familiar website, and along with the usual ad banner you could pick up a script that steals cryptocurrency. How can you protect yourself from attacks delivered through online ads?
Attackers are crafting files that devices can read as two different document types at once, and using these “nesting dolls” to smuggle in malware. How to detect and neutralize these two-faced files?
Our experts investigated which file extensions cybercriminals use most in their email blasts. Here’s a breakdown of the most dangerous attachment types — and how to keep your devices safe from malicious files.
Japanese researchers have again tackled a classic high-tech espionage challenge: accurately identifying keystrokes based purely on how they sound.
Any game based on the popular Unity engine made in the last eight years can allow attackers to get into your computer or smartphone. Here’s what to do about it.
Official gaming websites and platforms may seem safe, but even there gamers occasionally encounter malware. We break down infection cases involving Endgame Gear, Steam, and Minecraft.
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.
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.
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.
Malicious versions of the free-to-download game Super Mario 3: Mario Forever plant a miner and a stealer on gamers’ machines.
Minecraft mods downloaded from several popular gaming websites contain dangerous malware. What we know so far.
An analysis of key characteristics of AI agent-driven cyberattacks, why open-source models are sufficient to execute them, and what measures can help defend an organization.
What information security issues should be addressed when migrating to a new platform?
How attackers distribute ScreenConnect under the guise of free software to deploy AsyncRAT.
We analyze the first-ever real-world incidents where attackers targeted AI agents deployed in corporate environments.
A new variation of ClickFix allows attackers to gain access to Microsoft 365 accounts. We break down how this technique works, and what threat it poses to organizations.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
ClickFix attacks, which were once seen mostly on Windows, are now spreading to macOS. We break down the mechanics of the attack, and ways to protect your device.
After the breakup of a relationship, it’s not just your emotional wellbeing that needs attention — your digital security does too. Here’s what accounts and services to check to avoid awkward situations, unwanted tracking, and unnecessary risk.
Microsoft has addressed approximately 600 vulnerabilities in its products, affecting its entire product line — including even Minecraft Server and Age of Empires II. How can organizations handle such a volume?
For over a decade, internet users have had to squint at blurry fire hydrants, bridges, and bicycles — until AI came along. What’s next for the CAPTCHA?
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