password managerLessons learned from the trojanized KeePass incident
A popular password manager was modified to allow attackers to steal passwords and encrypt users’ data. How to protect home computers and corporate systems from this threat?
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RansomwareHow Interlock attacks IT specialists with fake CAPTCHAs and ClickFix
We explore how cybercriminals are targeting IT specialists searching for a popular network scanner, using the Interlock ransomware attack as an example.
piratesWhat happens if you download a cracked program?
Spoiler: nothing good. Along with pirated software, you’ll probably pick up a miner, stealer, or backdoor.
threatsTarot and cyberthreats: a new Trojan for fans of the supernatural
New malware targets magic enthusiasts — sending stolen data to an “astral cloud server”.
Arcane stealer instead of Minecraft cheats
If you’ve ever downloaded game cheats from a YouTuber’s “link in the description”, your computer might be infected with a stealer.
Banshee: A stealer targeting macOS users
Banshee stealer, a macOS stealer that emerged last year, is now roaming free on the Web, infecting Mac users and gaining new capabilities. How to protect yourself?
Why infostealers are a threat to big business
How a simple, well-known general threat became a key targeted-attack vector on companies.
JarkaStealer in PyPI repository
Malicious packages for AI integration containing infostealer malware were found in the Python Package Index repository.
Hacked hotel accounts on Booking.com
Attackers are hijacking hotel accounts on Booking.com, and stealing their clients’ banking data through its internal messaging system.
Are Macs safe? Threats to macOS users
Are Macs as safe as their owners think they are? A few recent stories about malware targeting macOS users.
Malware that steals Facebook accounts
How attackers use infected archives and malicious browser extensions to steal Facebook Business accounts.
Five Kaspersky technologies to protect your finances
How Kaspersky products provide multi-layered financial protection, and what threats it can protect you from.
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.
Double trouble: crypto-stealing DoubleFinger
We explain how the advanced malware DoubleFinger downloads GreetingGhoul, a stealer that preys on cryptocurrency wallets.
Authentication with one-time codes: pros and cons
We explain how two-factor authentication with one-time codes works, what the benefits and risks are, and what else you can do to better protect your accounts.
passwordsHow malware steals autofill data from browsers
We explain how malware steals passwords and other valuable data stored in the browser — and how to protect yourself.