Author: Tom Fosters | Kaspersky official blog

The real Black Friday discounts: finding them with AI

Hacking Black Friday: using LLMs to save on the “sale of the year”

We’re going bargain hunting in a new way: armed with AI. In this post: examples of effective prompts.

Half of the world's satellite traffic is unencrypted

Don’t look up, or How to intercept satellite data

Researchers have discovered that 50% of data transmitted via satellites is unencrypted. This includes your mobile calls and texts, along with banking, military, government, and other sensitive information. How did this happen, and what can we do about it?

A ton of information about each of us has piled up online. We look at what you need to do to minimize your digital footprint.

How to disappear from the internet

A step-by-step guide to deleting as much of your digital footprint as possible.

Highway to… hacked: cyberthreats to connected cars

Can hackers really hijack your car in 2025?

How to reduce the digital footprint of kids and teens

Keeping kids safe online: A practical guide for parents

The internet never forgets — and what kids post or share today can come back to hurt them, either right away or years down the line. Here’s how to shrink your child’s digital footprint without resorting to battles or bans.

Messaging apps that work without an internet connection or cell service

Chatting offline: an overview of mesh messaging apps

We explore which messaging apps let you chat without an internet connection or cell service, and why you might need this.

How to block Gemini's access to your data on Android

Is a Gemini AI update about to kill privacy on your Android device?

Google has rolled out an update for Android that gives Gemini access to your Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, and Utilities data without your explicit consent. Here’s a detailed guide on how to disable these permissions.