def conHijacking online accounts through voicemail
When it comes to online accounts, voicemail is a major security hole. Here’s why.
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bitcoinProblems and risks of cryptocurrencies
Along with economic benefits, any new technology also comes with a certain number of problems. Cryptocurrencies are no exception.
productsSafe online shopping and banking on your Mac
Even Mac users take risks when shopping online. Fortunately, we can help.
scamFaking out fake tech support
A criminal ring in India posed as technical support and tricked many people, but they couldn’t fool David Jacoby, our senior security researcher.
botnetsZombie computers and how to avoid them
Everything you need to know about botnets: how they work, why they are dangerous and how to stay safe.
connected devicesHow to not break the Internet
An unwitting army of connected devices caused an insane disruption of major Internet sites. IoT users need to wise up.
What is blockchain technology and how it works
Confused and wondering how Bitcoin and blockchain work? In this post we break it all down for you.
Android trump card: Acecard
Acecard is one of the most advanced banking trojans. It’s capable of overlaying more than 30 banks’ and financial systems’ apps and is spread via Google Play.
Mobile fingerprint sensors: more or less secure?
Vendors claim, that a fingerprint sensor in your smartphone is user-friendly and really secure. But it’s not true.
How to protect your money from online fraud
Cyber illiteracy can lead to the loss of money due to online banking fraud. Follow these eight rules to protect your money from cybercriminals
Mission: Hacking Grandma. Level: piece of cake.
Many would think that the root of all the cyber-evil is tech itself, and once you say no to fancy smart devices, all those spooky cyber-threats should go away. If
How to set up Safe Money in Kaspersky Internet Security
With all of the hacks in the news, you may feel scared to shop online. Kaspersky Lab can ease your fears with the Safe Money feature of Kaspersky Internet Security 2016.
Security Week 38: Cisco routers under attack, a bug in AirDrop, and the arrest of cryptohawkers
Our today’s weekly news digest covers three stories about the mistakes coders make when programming robots, the way other people exploit those design flaws, and then the reckoning.
IFA 2015: security all the go
The new trend on IFA 2015 is all about integrity and security. Meet Kaspersky Lab’s observations from the trade show.
New TeslaCrypt Ransomware Targets Gaming Files
There is new piece of ransomware out there going after the players of some 40 online games in an apparent attempt to target a somewhat younger crowd of computer users.
Bank cards: hidden risks
Frequently we (and many, many others) write about different skimming techniques and other ways of compromising bank cards. Today, we’ll talk about the less apparent dangers that run the risk of
WireLurker Apple Malware Targets Mac OS X Then iOS
Apple malware targets iOS by infecting OS X machines and then swapping legitimate apps for malicious ones as soon as an iOS device connects via USB.
Prioritizing the Protection of Primary Webmail Accounts
Your primary email account is often the master key that can provide backup access to all other accounts, which is why you must be particularly careful with it.
Busted! Top prosecutions of July
July is over and that means it’s time to look back and observe the latest results of the battle between cybercriminals and prosecutors.