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No, your account on Facebook was not hacked
The “another friend request from you” hoax on Facebook is gaining traction. Don’t fall for it.
What do you need to do about the recent Facebook security breach?
Facebook has been breached, and malefactors gained access to some 50 million accounts. We offer some quick tips for your safety.
def con8 fun facts about fax. Yes, fax!
Which is older, the phone or the fax? Is it true that no one faxes anymore? And can a fax machine be hacked? (Spoiler: yes)
Android5 Fortnite security tips
Fortnite for Android is not available on Google Play. We explain how to download and install it properly, and what else to do to stay safe.
ransomwareSynAck ransomware: The doppelgängster
This new version of SynAck ransomware uses sophisticated evasion techniques.
Man-in-the-Disk: A new and dangerous way to hack Android
How a seemingly harmless Android application can infect your smartphone using shared external storage.
Avoid pitfalls when backing up your WhatsApp chats
WhatsApp for Android can back up your chats to Google Drive. It’s free, but it may hurt older backups. Here’s how to get it right.
websitesHow risky is the Internet? Researchers say 42%
Almost half of the most-visited websites open visitors to potential dangers. What can you do?
Hijacking online accounts through voicemail
When it comes to online accounts, voicemail is a major security hole. Here’s why.
On the hunt for Twitter bots
How security researchers were able to track down cryptocurrency bots on Twitter
Why we fight and will keep on fighting
As Kaspersky Lab’s legal challenge continues, Eugene Kaspersky considers why cybersecurity companies must fight for the industry to stay open and collaborative
CoinVault: Caught red-handed
In the Netherlands, the creators of one of the first ransomware cryptors are on trial, thanks largely to us.
Recently leaked malware source code isn’t Carbanak
The recently leaked source code actually isn’t Carbanak — it’s another advanced financial malware family. And the leak will likely have a huge ripple effect.
Cryptominers gain ground
As we predicted at the end of 2017, malicious cryptomining is booming in 2018, up by 44%.
What your children are searching for on the Internet
Do you know what children look for online? The answers may surprise you.
smartphonesRoaming Mantis infects smartphones via wi-fi routers
Originally targeting users from Japan, Korea, and China, Roaming Mantis is quickly spreading worldwide, infecting smartphones through hacked wi-fi routers.
Our first Transparency Center will be in Switzerland
Our first Transparency Center, as well as “software assembly line” and storage of Kaspersky Security Network data, will be located in Switzerland.
How to avoid turning your smartphone into a spyware zoo
Do you follow the news? The news may also be following you. ZooPark spyware targets those partial to politics.
