imagesWatch the (verified) birdie, or new ways to recognize fakes
How to tell a real photo or video from a fake, and trace its provenance.
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Keep it under wraps: encrypted note-taking apps and to-do lists
Today we dive into note-taking apps, to-do lists, and diaries that use end-to-end encryption: privacy-focused cousins of popular apps like OneNote, Evernote, Apple’s Notes, and Google Keep.
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.
productsSwitching to Kaspersky: a step-by-step migration guide
How to switch the cyber-protection on your computer or smartphone to the most awarded security solution from Kaspersky.
LinuxMalicious code discovered in Linux distributions
A backdoor implanted into XZ Utils has found its way into popular Linux distributions.
CPUApple CPU encryption hack
We review a recent research paper highlighting a major hardware vulnerability in Apple M1, M2, and M3 CPUs.
fraudIs it the boss – or is it a fraudster? Scams disguised as urgent orders from top brass
Got a message from your boss or coworker asking you to “fix a problem” in an unexpected way? Beware of scammers! How to protect yourself and your company against a potential attack.
Eavesdropping on keyboard keystrokes
A recent study shows how it’s possible to identify typed text from the sound of keystrokes — even in far-from-ideal environments.
Gamers
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.
Where did that game cheats video on your YouTube channel come from?
The RedLine Trojan stealer spreads under the guise of cheats for popular games and posts videos on victims’ YouTube channels with a link to itself in the description.
$2 million inventory hacked in CS:GO
An unnamed hacker allegedly stole two million dollars’ worth of items from a CS:GO player’s backpack and has already started auctioning off the items.
Attack on Cities: Skylines — malicious code in a virtual city
We explain why game mods can be dangerous, using as an example malicious mods for Cities: Skylines.
Business
How to prepare for Living Off the Land (LotL) attacks
To go undetected, attackers can operate in your network without any malware at all. How to detect them and prevent damage?
spywareThe most notorious instances of commercial spyware
Commercial spyware — what it is, how it infiltrates devices, what it can do once inside, and how to defend against it.
2FAWhat SIM swapping is, and why business should care
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.
PrintListener: remote fingerprint theft
Researchers claim to have found a way to recover a fingerprint by… eavesdropping on a user swiping a finger across the screen!
Recursive credential phishing for ESPs
Cybercriminals prey on access to mailing tools by sending phishing emails through these same tools.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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Eight of the most daring crypto thefts in history
Crypto Olympics, or the full gamut of blockchain attacks: the biggest, most sophisticated, most audacious cryptocurrency heists of all time.
The greatest heist of the century: hackers stole $1 bln
The Carbanak APT group managed to steal a total of $1 bln from dozens of banks worldwide
#BionicManDiary entry 003: The one where I bypassed the smartphone’s password
#BionicManDiary Entry 003 – The one where I bypassed the smartphone’s password protection whereas had intended to do a completely different thing
How to remove CoinVault ransomware and restore your files
Kaspersky Lab and the Dutch cyber-police created a tool that restores files encrypted by CoinVault ransomware.
#BionicManDiary entry 004: The one in which Star Wars turned to be much closer than in the galaxy far, far away
Using a biochip, Microsoft Kinect, a servo, and a bit of IT magic, we are going to make the imaginary idea of Jedi Force come to life in the real world!
Five cyber spy technologies that cannot be stopped by going offline
Devices that have functions of special importance, or that contain top-secret information, are not usually connected to the Internet. However, going offline is not the ultimate protection.
Security do’s and don’ts: Keeping weirdos aside
Cybercriminals often pretend to be nice and amiable. Here are a few rules how not to become a victim of these malicious folks.
Tips
Kick off the year with a digital cleanup
Let’s start the New Year with a digital cleanup: canceling unnecessary subscriptions, clearing out unnecessary data, deleting unused accounts, changing weak passwords, and so on.
Cybersecurity resolutions: how to make 2024 safer
Cybersecurity trends to consider and new threats to protect against in 2024.
Four ways to lock your screen on Windows and macOS
Four handy ways to lock your screen on Windows and macOS.
What to do if someone tries to hack you
You’ve interacted with scammers or visited a phishing site. What steps should you take to avoid being hacked?