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Online converters are a tempting but dangerous way to change file formats. We tell you how to convert files and not get trojanized.

We break down the most covert mechanism of smartphone surveillance using real-life examples.

Eight signs your WhatsApp account has been stolen — and steps to recover and protect it.

The recent leak at major location-data broker, Gravy Analytics, shines a light on the implications of mass location-data collection.

Everything you wanted to know about meme cryptocurrencies — such as TRUMP and DOGE — and ways to win or lose big.

We look into every method of hijacking WhatsApp, Telegram, and other messaging accounts – from quishing to fake gifts and viruses, and ways to protect yourself against them.

We examine a special breed of scams aimed at lovers, married couples, and singles. Read on to learn how to avoid falling for “Brad Pitt”.

We look at the most notable supply-chain attacks of 2024.

Attackers are pumping out fake wedding invitations containing malicious APKs to Android users. To find out how to guard against this new threat, read on.

Every file, video, etc. we share contains a lot of hidden additional information — metadata. What’s it for, and is it really necessary?

Hundreds of new gadgets and smart appliances are traditionally unveiled every January at the Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas. How will they affect our cybersecurity?

We discuss upcoming trends and cyberthreats of 2025.

Mistakes to learn from in 2024 – and resolutions for a safer 2025.

Is a taped-over webcam or phonecam a sign of paranoia – or smart thinking?

Cybercriminals are enticing Telegram users with free subscriptions. Is this an unexpected act of generosity or just another scam?

Five dead simple tips to greatly improve your defenses against cybercriminals.

Web pages often disappear, move, or change content. How to keep them the way you want, or easily locate a web archive?

The Tor Browser is a bastion of online anonymity, yet even this tool can’t ensure complete privacy — and here’s why.

Discontinuing mandatory password rotations, banning outdated MFA methods, and other updates in the NIST SP 800-63 standards for digital account authentication and management.

Many popular online services these days require a selfie with your ID card or passport to register. We explore whether taking such photos is safe (spoiler: it’s not) and how to minimize the risks.

Why international standards are important, and how Kaspersky contributes to IoT standardization.