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38 articles

Why set up a VPN on your router
  • VPN

Nine reasons to set up a VPN on your router

Get the most speed, reliability, and convenience out of your VPN by putting it on your router. Here’s a look at the real benefits of specific VPN setup scenarios for your whole home network.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • September 28, 2026

ChatGPT Computer History: the risks and a safe setup
  • ChatGPT

Dear diary: how OpenAI’s Computer History feature works, and why it’s risky

A new feature in the ChatGPT app for macOS keeps a detailed log of everything you do on your computer, and stores that data in a freely readable text file. We assess the benefits, the risks, and settle on a plan of what to do.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • September 10, 2026

How to completely uninstall apps on Mac and free up storage
  • macOS

How to fully remove apps and leftover files on macOS

Deleting an app from your Mac completely isn’t as simple as it sounds. We explain why, and show how App Cleaner in Kaspersky Premium for macOS clears out the leftovers.

  • Kaspersky Team

  • September 9, 2026

What we know about the cryptocurrency theft through Adform ads
  • privacy

A billion risky impressions: lessons from the Adform hack

Visit a familiar website, and along with the usual ad banner you could pick up a script that steals cryptocurrency. How can you protect yourself from attacks delivered through online ads?

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • August 11, 2026

CrashStealer, a new infostealer for macOS: how it works and how to stay safe
  • macOS

CrashStealer: notarized malware for macOS

CrashStealer is a macOS infostealer disguised as a videoconferencing app. It abuses Apple’s own trusted mechanisms to sneak onto your computer unnoticed.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • August 3, 2026

ClickFix on macOS: how the Terminal-based attack works, and how to protect yourself
  • macOS

ClickFix on macOS: how Apple users are being scammed

ClickFix attacks, which were once seen mostly on Windows, are now spreading to macOS. We break down the mechanics of the attack, and ways to protect your device.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • July 27, 2026

Phishing crypto-wallet clones in the App Store and other attacks on iOS and macOS crypto owners
  • iOS

Crypto thieves ramping up attacks on Apple users

We’ve discovered over two dozen phishing apps mimicking popular crypto wallets right in the official App Store. Here’s a breakdown of the new waves of attacks targeting iPhone and Mac users and their crypto holdings.

  • Sergey Puzan

  • April 27, 2026

AMOS and Amatera disguised as AI agents
  • infostealers

Malware disguised as AI agents

Threat actors are promoting pages containing malicious instructions for installing AI agents intended for workflow automation.

  • Vladimir Gursky

  • March 12, 2026

How to disable unwanted AI assistants and features on your PC and smartphone
  • Privacy
  • Tips

Unplugged: how to disable AI on your computer and smartphone

Tired of hallucinations in AI overviews, and have no clue as to why or how Copilot suddenly appeared on your PC? Here’s a guide to switching off those intrusive AI features in popular services.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • March 5, 2026

CVE-2026-3102: macOS ExifTool image-processing vulnerability
  • macOS

The ExifTool vulnerability: how an image can infect macOS systems

An in-depth analysis of CVE-2026-3102, a vulnerability posing a potential threat to anyone processing images on a Mac.

  • GReAT

  • March 2, 2026

The AMOS infostealer is piggybacking ChatGPT's chat-sharing feature
  • macOS

Infostealer has entered the chat

A new wave of ClickFix attacks spreading a macOS infostealer are posting malicious user guides on the official ChatGPT website by piggybacking the chatbot’s chat-sharing feature.

  • Vladimir Gursky

  • December 9, 2025

AirBorne: attacks on devices via Apple AirPlay
  • apple

AirBorne: Attacks on Apple devices through vulnerabilities in AirPlay

Newly discovered vulnerabilities in AirPlay allow attacks on Apple devices and other AirPlay-enabled products over Wi-Fi – including zero-click exploits.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • May 19, 2025

Apple beefs up parental controls: what it means for kids
  • kids

Do Apple’s new child safety initiatives do the job?

A look at how Apple’s new child protection features work, what their limitations are, and why you still can’t do without third-party solutions.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • May 5, 2025

How the Banshee stealer infects macOS users
  • apple

Banshee: A stealer targeting macOS users

Banshee stealer, a macOS stealer that emerged last year, is now roaming free on the Web, infecting Mac users and gaining new capabilities. How to protect yourself?

  • Kaspersky Team

  • January 30, 2025

Note-taking apps and to-do lists with end-to-end encryption
  • privacy

Keep it under wraps: encrypted note-taking apps and to-do lists

Today we dive into note-taking apps, to-do lists, and diaries that use end-to-end encryption: privacy-focused cousins of popular apps like OneNote, Evernote, Apple’s Notes, and Google Keep.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • April 5, 2024

Crypto theft from Exodus and Bitcoin wallets through cracked macOS apps
  • macOS

How to steal crypto via DNS

Getting what you pay for: cracked macOS apps fetch malicious code from DNS records to steal crypto

  • Sergey Puzan

  • January 31, 2024

How to hack Android, macOS, iOS, and Linux through a Bluetooth vulnerability
  • vulnerabilities

Hacking Android, macOS, iOS, and Linux through a Bluetooth vulnerability

A researcher has discovered a vulnerability in the Bluetooth protocol implementations for Android, macOS, iOS, and Linux, allowing devices to be hacked remotely.

  • Kaspersky Team

  • December 11, 2023

Is macOS as secure as its users think?
  • apple

Are Macs safe? Threats to macOS users

Are Macs as safe as their owners think they are? A few recent stories about malware targeting macOS users.

  • Kaspersky Team

  • December 8, 2023

How to lock your screen quickly and easily on Windows and macOS
  • tips

Four ways to lock your screen on Windows and macOS

Four handy ways to lock your screen on Windows and macOS.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • November 10, 2023

How to increase VPN speed — and why you need a fast VPN
  • VPN

Seven benefits of high-speed VPN you may not know about

From watching foreign sports to finding the best online sales, we share the top high-speed VPN lifehacks.

  • Kaspersky Team

  • October 30, 2023

Are Electron-based desktop applications secure?
  • vulnerabilities

Security of Electron-based desktop applications

A few words on why desktop applications based on the Electron framework should be approached with caution.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • September 22, 2023

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