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Alexey Malanov

Malware Expert, Anti-Malware Technologies Development, Kaspersky

15 articles

Exploring front-running to capture the Gemini dollar’s antispam stake.
  • cryptocurrencies

GUSD smart contract allows for theft of antispam payments

Exploring front-running to capture the Gemini dollar’s antispam stake.

  • Alexey Malanov

  • December 25, 2019

4 types of crypto hacks: how it works?
  • bitcoin

4 types of cryptohacks, explained

We look at the ridiculous reasons behind four recent cryptohacks.

  • Alexey Malanov

  • December 10, 2019

  • smart contracts

Money for nothing with smart contracts

What is integer overflow, and why you should know about it?

  • Alexey Malanov

  • August 28, 2019

  • smartphones

Eavesdropping smartphones: Fact or fiction?

Many swear phones secretly listen in through their built-in microphones. We investigate the claims — and offer other explanations for spookily precise mobile ads.

  • Alexey Malanov

  • August 2, 2019

  • HuMachine

Machine learning: 9 challenges

What surprises do machine learning have in store for us? How difficult is it to trick a machine? And will we end up with Skynet and rise of the machines? Let’s take a look.

  • Alexey Malanov

  • August 22, 2018

  • bitcoin

Problems and risks of cryptocurrencies

Along with economic benefits, any new technology also comes with a certain number of problems. Cryptocurrencies are no exception.

  • Alexey Malanov

  • November 3, 2017

  • BlockChain

Explainer: Smart contracts, Ethereum, ICO

Smart contracts have made Ethereum the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. We explain what Ethereum is and how it fits with the trendy concept of ICOs.

  • Alexey Malanov

  • October 18, 2017

  • bitcoin

Why blockchain is not such a bad technology

Let’s talk about solving blockchain’s six main problems to help it work better, faster, and more efficiently.

  • Alexey Malanov

  • September 28, 2017

  • bitcoin

Six myths about blockchain and Bitcoin: Debunking the effectiveness of the technology

Everyone talks about the advantages of Bitcoin and blockchain, but we never seem to hear about their disadvantages. Perhaps now is the time.

  • Alexey Malanov

  • August 18, 2017

  • HuMachine

What is HuMachine?

The essence of the HuMachine concept is a fusion of big data, machine learning, and our analysts’ expertise. But what is behind these words?

  • Alexey Malanov

  • August 16, 2017

  • True Cybersecurity

The multilayered security model in Kaspersky Lab products

We take a multilayered approach in each aspect of all of our products.

  • Alexey Malanov

  • March 3, 2017

Who doesn’t need antivirus?
  • Myths

Who doesn’t need antivirus?

An ex-Firefox developer recently said antiviruses are no longer needed. Let’s analyze that claim.

  • Alexey Malanov

  • February 3, 2017

How machine learning works, simplified
  • Technology

How machine learning works, simplified

Lately, tech companies have gone crazy about machine learning. What is machine learning, and what are its implications? Here’s our take on this technology.

  • Alexey Malanov

  • November 18, 2016

Antivirus fundamentals: Viruses, signatures, disinfection
  • trojans

Antivirus fundamentals: Viruses, signatures, disinfection

We explain three important concepts underlying antivirus action: signatures, the nature of viruses, and how antivirus solutions remove malware.

  • Alexey Malanov

  • October 13, 2016

Blockchain, simplified
  • bitcoin

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.

  • Alexey Malanov

  • September 8, 2016

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