social engineeringFileFix: a new ClickFix variation
Malicious actors have started utilizing a new variation of the ClickFix technique — named “FileFix”. We explain how it works, and how to defend your company against it.
Latest
scamEmail extortion: how scammers use blackmail
You’ve received a threatening email. What’s your next move?
SD-WANSD-WAN: new dimensions of efficiency
How organizations save employee time and boost productivity with the new version of Kaspersky SD-WAN.
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?
Kaspersky protection for Linux: a new standard of security
Kaspersky for Linux is now available to home users.
MXDRWhat an MXDR solution for SMBs should be like
The differences between an MXDR service for a large enterprise, and one that would fit perfectly into the security framework of a growing SMB.
social mediaSocial media privacy in 2025: what you need to know
Which social networks mostly just display your posts to your friends, and which ones use them for AI training and ad targeting? We explore the 2025 privacy rankings for popular social media platforms.
GhostCall and GhostHire: hunting for crypto assets
Two campaigns by the BlueNoroff APT group target developers and executives in the crypto industry.
Messaging app privacy: 2025 rankings
Which messaging apps leak the least amount of your data, and provide the most control over your privacy? Today we discuss the latest rankings of popular communication platforms.
Gamers
Vulnerability in Unity game engine
Any game based on the popular Unity engine made in the last eight years can allow attackers to get into your computer or smartphone. Here’s what to do about it.
Gamers under fire: malware on official websites
Official gaming websites and platforms may seem safe, but even there gamers occasionally encounter malware. We break down infection cases involving Endgame Gear, Steam, and Minecraft.
Gamers beware: Trojans have invaded Steam
If you still think that Steam, Google Play, and the App Store are malware-free, then read this fascinating story about PirateFi and other hacker creations disguised as games.
How scammers attack young gamers
Autumn is here, kids are going back to school and also meeting up with friends in their favorite online games. With that in mind, we have just carried out one of our biggest ever studies of the threats young gamers are most likely to encounter.
Live hack: Apex Legends esports tournament scandal
Hackers have long been engaging with the gaming world: from cracking games and creating cheats, to, more recently, attacking esports players live during an Apex Legends tournament. Regarding the latter, we break down what happened and how it could have been avoided.
Mario Forever, malware too: a free game with a miner and Trojans inside
Malicious versions of the free-to-download game Super Mario 3: Mario Forever plant a miner and a stealer on gamers’ machines.
Minecraft players under attack
Minecraft mods downloaded from several popular gaming websites contain dangerous malware. What we know so far.
Business
Can your mouse eavesdrop on you?
The optical sensors in computer mice can be used for eavesdropping. We break down why this is fascinating — but still a long way from real-world practicality.
websitesHidden links to… porn sites – on your company website
Attackers are abusing legitimate websites to host hidden SEO links. We break down their tactics, and what you can do about it.
RAMHacking TEEs in server infrastructure
Two separate research papers vividly demonstrate how virtual systems can be compromised in a hostile environment — specifically, when the data owner can’t even trust the cloud provider.
The hidden dangers of AI coding
How AI-generated code is changing cybersecurity — and what developers and “vibe coders” should expect.
Fake partnership proposals
Attackers pretending to be airlines or airports are sending out fake partnership offers.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
Tips
How to disappear from the internet
A step-by-step guide to deleting as much of your digital footprint as possible.
The pros and cons of AI-powered browsers
A race between tech giants is unfolding before our very eyes. Who’ll be the first to transform the browser into an AI assistant app? As you test these new products, be sure to consider their enormous impact on security and privacy.
Digital detox: How to take a safe break from screens
Planning a safe digital detox: a checklist to help prepare for a vacation and unwind in peace.
How to safely convert files
Online converters are a tempting but dangerous way to change file formats. We tell you how to convert files and not get trojanized.