supply chainPopular JavaScript package UAParser.js infected with malware
Npm package UAParser.js, installed on tens of millions of computers worldwide, has been infected with a password stealer and a miner. Here’s what to do.
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phishingHow to analyze a suspicious e-mail
If you receive an e-mail of dubious authenticity, analyze it yourself. Here’s how.
androidHow smartphone makers track users
A recent study shows that even “clean” Android smartphones collect a lot of information about their owners.
Eight steps to freedom: How to detach from social networks
Free yourself from social media and start living again.
New tricks of the Trickbot Trojan
Over the past five years, the Trickbot banking Trojan has evolved into a multifunctional tool for cybercriminals.
Kaspersky evaluates students performance during enforced distance learning
According to a Kaspersky recent survey[1] “Digital education in Covid era”, more than half of children in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region (67%) who switched to remote learning due to the pandemic prefer in-person education.
How to ask a security analyst a question
Kaspersky’s Ask the Analyst service will ease access to our expertise.
mobile devicesDangerous feature phones
Just like many other modern devices, seemingly “dumb” feature phones are much smarter than you might think. And this may be a problem.
vulnerabilities71 reasons to update Windows ASAP
On October’s Patch Tuesday, Microsoft patched 71 vulnerabilities, several of which are particularly serious.
MysterySnail crawls through zero-day vulnerability
Our security technologies detected the exploitation of a previously unknown vulnerability in the Win32k driver.
Gamers
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.
A trick auction to steal gold in World of Warcraft
A malicious script in the WeakAuras add-on can eradicate several days of farming in WoW Classic in a second.
Malware in Minecraft mods: story continues
We found more Minecraft modpacks and a file recovery utility available in Google Play concealing malicious adware.
Steam and mirrors: How gamers get duped
Gut-wrenching stories of in-game cheating told by actual participants.
How to respond to bullying in online games
Anyone can experience in-game bullying. What to do if aggressive gamers target you.
Malware wrapped in Cyberpunk 2077
Cybercriminals are disguising ransomware as a beta version of Cyberpunk 2077 for Android.
Building bridges and breaking stereotypes with gaming parents
The world’s first show for gaming moms is on YouTube. Its purpose: breaking stereotypes about video games (and about parents).
Business
Farm equipment security at DEF CON 29
At DEF CON 29, a researcher explained why agricultural machinery should be considered critical infrastructure and demonstrated vulnerabilities in the main manufacturers’ equipment.
incident responseCommon initial attack vectors
How attackers are most apt to get into target companies’ infrastructure.
Infosec’s top 5 challenges
IT Security Economics 2021 report: Infosec’s top 5 challenges dealing with complex incidents.
Ransomware: what protects against it best?
The results of AV-TEST’s thorough research on the ability of cybersecurity products to tackle ransomware are shocking and scary.
How effective are security solutions against ransomware?
Testing 11 advanced security solutions against the latest ransomware threats.
Three vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
Google released an update that patches three dangerous vulnerabilities in Google Chrome. Update your browser right away!
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
Popular
Five things to update ASAP
Prioritize updating the apps that keep your devices and personal data safe from cyberattacks.
Infected Android app store
The APKPure app store has been infected by a malicious module that downloads Trojans to Android devices.
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.
How to guard against Zerologon and similar vulnerabilities
To stop all threats to the corporate infrastructure, you have to do more than just protect workstations.
PuzzleMaker: Targeted attacks against multiple companies
Our technologies detected targeted attacks involving a number of zero-day exploits.
How to download Windows 11 while avoiding malware
Scammers are distributing malware and adware made to look like Windows 11.
Theft-proof your smartphone and data
No one is immune to smartphone theft, but you can make sure no thief will get even a byte of your important data.
What to do if your phone gets stolen
If your phone falls into the hands of criminals, do not panic. Here is how to protect your data.
How identification, authentication, and authorization differ
We use raccoons to explain how identification, authorization, and authentication differ, and why 2FA is necessary.
Tips
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.
How to make hybrid work effective and secure at home and in the office
Tips on security and productivity for those who work both from home and in an office.