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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UnitedHealth 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.
privacyGeolocation 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.
gamersGamers 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.
Meme 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.
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”.
vulnerabilitiesSLAP 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.
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
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.
encryptionQuantum of Lies
The complete story of the hype, panic, and misunderstanding surrounding attacks on cryptographic algorithms using quantum computers.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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Critical vulnerability in Apache Log4j library
Researchers discovered a critical vulnerability in Apache Log4j library, which scores perfect 10 out of 10 in CVSS. Here’s how to protect against it.
Case study: fake hardware cryptowallet
Full review of a fake cryptowallet incident. It looks and feels like a Trezor wallet, but puts all your crypto-investments into the hands of criminals.
updatesFive things to update ASAP
Prioritize updating the apps that keep your devices and personal data safe from cyberattacks.
Update iOS, there is a dangerous vulnerability in WebKit
Dangerous vulnerability in WebKit (CVE-2022-22620) is believed to be actively exploited by hackers. Update your iOS devices as soon as possible!
What to do if you lose your phone with an authenticator app
Can’t sign in to an account because your authenticator app is on a lost phone? Here’s what to do.
Infected Android app store
The APKPure app store has been infected by a malicious module that downloads Trojans to Android devices.
Follina: office documents as an entrance
New vulnerability CVE-2022-30190, aka Follina, allows exploitation of Windows Support Diagnostic Tool via MS Office files.
Tips
Kaspersky spots Maha Kumbh-related scams
Experts at Kaspersky have uncovered fake online stores scamming Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 devotees with fraudulent holy merchandise. Here’s how you can stay safe and protect yourself from online scams.
New Year’s resolutions for a cybersecure 2025
Mistakes to learn from in 2024 – and resolutions for a safer 2025.
How safe is encrypted file storage?
Threats to data stored in Sync, pCloud, and other encrypted alternatives to Dropbox.
How to save your finances on Black Friday
Black Friday is a great opportunity for scammers to line their pockets — but not with your money if you follow our advice.