passwordsPassword storage as the cornerstone of security
How online services should store user passwords, and how to minimize the damage in the event of a leak or hack.
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kidsBack-to-school threats: social networking
Kids use social networks and IMs a lot, and don’t keep in mind that the “internet remembers all”. How to reduce the digital footprint of your tiny beloved ones (even if they’re taller than you).
vulnerabilitiesSecurity of Electron-based desktop applications
A few words on why desktop applications based on the Electron framework should be approached with caution.
TechnologyThe Fediverse: what is it, what’s it for, and how does it work?
We explain what the Fediverse is, how it works, where you can experience it today, and what to expect in the future.
podcastTransatlantic Cable podcast, episode 316
Episode 316 of the Kaspersky podcast looks at the recent Microsoft data breach, Casino ransomware attacks and a hacker that’s trolling the FBI.
Self-evaluation questionnaire phishing scam
Attackers invite employees to complete fake self-evaluations to steal corporate credentials.
How to lessen the workload on the CISO and their team
What tasks needlessly overload infosec experts, and how to break the curse of overtime.
How to host private videoconferences
Comparing user-friendly, secure alternatives to Zoom, Teams and Google Meet calling.
Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 315
In episode 315 the team discuss UK government U-turns, MGM hit by cyber-attack & Microsoft popups
How to control your subscriptions and save money
You’re spending way more on subscriptions than you expect. How to take control of them and save money?
Back-to-school threats: virtual classrooms and videoconferencing
Web services and apps are part and parcel of the modern learning process — both online and offline. But they’re often insecure and pose a threat to your child’s personal data. How to stay safe?
Spyware messengers on Google Play
Researchers have found several spyware-infected versions of Telegram and Signal on Google Play.
Wrong system time and insecure Secure Time Seeding
Why the Windows system time can suddenly change, and how to stop it from happening.
Mastodon: yet another social network — with a difference
The decentralized Mastodon social network claims to be a different breed of social network. Here’s how it works and how to use it without compromising privacy and security.
sitesHow to stop your site from being a partner in crime
Why criminals want to hack your website, how they might use it in new attacks, and how to stop them.
Back to School Security Tips
The new school year is in session. Here are some tips for keeping your kids safe both on their devices and online.
OSINT: what’s the danger, and how to stay safe
We explain what OSINT is, why it has to be front-of-mind at all times, and how to guard against hackers using it.
Back-to-school threats: gadgets
A new school year, and a familiar headache for parents: kids’ cybersecurity. In this first post, we discuss how to protect your children’s gadgets from cyberthreats.
Transatlantic Cable podcast, episode 314
In episode 314 of the Kaspersky podcast, the team discuss stalkerware getting pwned, Lapsus found guilty and much more.
What to patch first: prioritizing updates
Some thoughts on what PC software patches should be prioritized and why.