threatsHow too-eager-to-please new employees get scammed
Scammers are using social engineering to shake down newly onboarded employees.
smart homeHow to secure your smart home
If you want your smart home to do more good than harm, you should configure it correctly and secure it adequately. We review smart-home security in detail.
safe moneyHow cybercriminals steal funds from bank cards — and how to protect yourself from such theft
We investigate why chip cards are no panacea, and what precautions should be taken when making a payment.
gamersThe Phantom Menace: how gamers of different ages are being attacked
Why scammers are more likely to target kids than hardcore gamers, how they do it, and what they want to steal
movies“On the Line”: a movie about vishing
Korean filmmakers have made a film about cybercrime that deserves a look — if only as a training tool.
Malicious (and fake) ChatGPT client for Windows
Cybercriminals are distributing a Trojan stealer under the guise of a ChatGPT desktop client for Windows. We delve into the details and ways to protect yourself.
Man-on-the-side – peculiar attack
What is a man-on-the-side attack, and how does it differ from a man-in-the-middle attack?
Non-standard smartphone wiretapping
In a new study, security experts explore eavesdropping on phone conversations through a bug inside almost every smartphone. How dangerous is it?
How scammers steal cryptocurrency from Twitter users
How to know if you’re facing a scam: we identify all the red flags in a recent scam that deployed a fake cryptocurrency exchange
IP camera security: the bad, the ugly, and the evil
Home video surveillance systems are said to be safe. But are you ready to become a reality TV star without realizing it?
minersPrices down, miners up
In 2022, cryptocurrency prices fell sharply, but malicious miners are more active than ever.
Fake financial regulators
Scammers are sending e-mails under the guise of government agencies to coax personal data and money out of users.
Never download software from YouTube links
Seriously, don’t do it. A Kaspersky study of malware spreading in China shows why it’s always a bad idea.
The top-5 biggest cryptocurrency heists ever
Hundreds of millions of dollars stolen: the five biggest heists in cryptocurrency history.
Why messenger mods are dangerous
Another modification of WhatsApp has turned out to be malicious. We explain what’s happened and how to stay protected.
NullMixer: multiple malware in one
We explain how the NullMixer dropper can download numerous Trojans onto a device.
Harly: another Trojan subscriber on Google Play
We explain how the Harly Trojan subscriber targets Android users.
Where did that game cheats video on your YouTube channel come from?
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.
Patches for 64 vulnerabilities in Microsoft products released
It’s time to update! Microsoft patches 64 vulnerabilities in a variety of products and components — from Windows and Office to Defender and Azure.