Kaspersky official blog

Why scammers are more likely to target kids than hardcore gamers, how they do it, and what they want to steal

Our research reveals gamers’ attitudes toward computer performance — and the ethics of winning and losing.

The RedLine Trojan stealer spreads under the guise of cheats for popular games and posts videos on victims’ YouTube channels with a link to itself in the description.

An unnamed hacker allegedly stole two million dollars’ worth of items from a CS:GO player’s backpack and has already started auctioning off the items.

We explain why game mods can be dangerous, using as an example malicious mods for Cities: Skylines.

Dangerous vulnerability was discovered in Dark Souls III videogame that can be used to gain control of a gamer’s computer.

In the wake of recent research, we talk about several scenarios that underlie malicious activity on Discord.

Gamer accounts are in demand on the underground market. Proof positive is BloodyStealer, which steals account data from popular gaming stores.

If you receive a message saying your Facebook account has been blocked for copyright violation, don’t panic. It’s most likely just another phishing scam.

The most common ways PayPal users are cheated out of their money through spam, phishing, and various kinds of fraud on the platform.

Can’t sign in to an account because your authenticator app is on a lost phone? Here’s what to do.

Do ATMs employ a secret trick to call the police, and should you trust anything written in CAPS?

Two schemes whereby a victim receives money — and neither one is good news.

How to check for hidden cameras in a hotel room or rented apartment.

Here’s how phishers extract phone numbers and credentials from users of Wise.

What to do if you receive a notification about a suspicious login to your Facebook or Instagram account.