IoT

On October 21, two PHP vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619) were disclosed, affecting nearly 70% of websites worldwide. But if you think this’s only an admins’ headache, read on: we explain why your photos, music, archives, games, NAS and smart-home systems may be at risk, and how to protect your data and devices.

Hiding your Wi-Fi network name might seem like a smart security move, but in practice it does more harm than good. Let’s take a look at how it works, what side effects it can have, and how to properly secure your home Wi-Fi.

We revisit the key rules for setting up IP cameras and related devices so that you don’t end up starring in a reality show — whether at home, in a hotel, or in rented accommodation.

Yarbo smart mowers were found to have a built-in remote access loophole with identical passwords across all devices. A security researcher managed to completely hijack a mower, and could even force it to… run over its owner.

What is the year 2038 problem — also known as “Unix Y2K” — and how to prepare corporate IT systems for it?

From karaoke rooms to gynecology clinics — these are just some of the tens of thousands of locations where compromised IP cameras were discovered in South Korea. Here’s how to avoid unwittingly starring in steamy videos you didn’t authorize.

How researchers hacked DeckMate 2 card shufflers, and how the mafia exploited those very vulnerabilities to cheat at poker.

Wi-Fi sensing lets you monitor motion in your home – without cameras or motion sensors. We weigh the pros and cons of this increasingly popular technology.

Why advanced attackers are interested in your home Wi-Fi access points, and how they maintain control over your devices.

Adjust your daily routines to leave as little data about yourself online as possible.

Funny hacks that became internet legends: talking traffic lights, a high-school Rickroll, robot vacuums on the rampage, a Lenovo defacement, and a Burger King hijack.

How integrated industrial cybersecurity solutions protect OT networks and reduce the cost of critical incidents.

A security researcher has investigated his own smart mattress cover, discovering several ways to hack it — including through a backdoor preinstalled by the developer.

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?

Unknown hackers are exploiting newly discovered vulnerabilities in Ecovacs robot vacuums to spy on their owners and rain misery upon them.

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

Researchers have discovered several potential attack vectors targeting bicycles fitted with Shimano Di2 wireless gear-shifting system.

Kaspersky ICS-CERT experts have discovered several critical vulnerabilities in Telit Cinterion M2M modems, which are used in millions of devices.

Security companies offer smart technologies — primarily cameras — to protect your home from burglary, fire and other incidents. But what about protecting these security systems themselves from intruders? We fill this gap.

Advertising firms boast that they can listen in on conversations through smart TVs and smartphones. Is this true, and, if so — how can you avoid being snooped on?

Cybersecurity trends to consider and new threats to protect against in 2024.