cryptocurrenciesCrypto, really. Part III: cryptocurrency politics, and the future
In the final part of the series, we take a look at cryptocurrency politics, the future, and the metaverse.
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tipsRules for safe online shopping
Here are some simple tips to protect your funds from fraudsters, phishers and carders when shopping online.
Mining still a serious threat to business
Miners still pose a threat to businesses — especially ones that use cloud infrastructure.
Prices down, miners up
In 2022, cryptocurrency prices fell sharply, but malicious miners are more active than ever.
scamFake financial regulators
Scammers are sending e-mails under the guise of government agencies to coax personal data and money out of users.
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The consequences of a years-old SQLite vulnerability
An interesting bug in one of the most popular embedded DBMS.
Gamers
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.
Dangerous vulnerability in Dark Souls III videogame
Dangerous vulnerability was discovered in Dark Souls III videogame that can be used to gain control of a gamer’s computer.
Malicious activity in Discord chats
In the wake of recent research, we talk about several scenarios that underlie malicious activity on Discord.
BloodyStealer is hunting for gamers
Gamer accounts are in demand on the underground market. Proof positive is BloodyStealer, which steals account data from popular gaming stores.
The dangers of pirated games
Adware, Trojans, and other malware aren’t the only reasons not to download illegal games.
Business
Symptoms indicating one of your devices is being attacked
What signs may indicate that a device is infected or being attacked by a hacker.
What are cybercrooks looking for?
Which corporate assets should be first in line for protection against cyberattacks?
The life and death of Adobe Flash
How a vector graphics editor helped create one of the internet’s most important technologies, and why it led to huge security risks.
Vulnerability in Zimbra exploiting ITW
Servers with the Zimbra Collaboration suit installed are being attacked via an archive unpacking tool.
Retro technology and information security
The top-4 technologies in use today that long belong in a museum.
Malware propagation methods
Although malware most often infiltrates corporate infrastructure through e-mail, it’s not the only infection method.
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.
privacyHow to watch porn safely and discreetly
Hiding your guilty pleasures from prying eyes is possible, but you need to do it properly.
Five 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.
Who’s in your Facebook and Instagram accounts?
What to do if you receive a notification about a suspicious login to your Facebook or Instagram account.
Tips
“To pop, or not to pop — that is the question”
How things are privacy-wise on the social network Poparazzi.
The hidden threats of router malware
Malware can infect your router, slow down the internet connection and steal data. We explain how to protect your Wi-Fi.
6 antiphishing tips
How to spot dangerous links sent in messages and other tricks scammers use to steal your data.
Kaspersky Security Cloud versus intrusive ads
How to remove browser ads in two clicks using our Anti-Banner feature.