adsEverything you ever wanted to know about Chrome’s built-in ad blocker
Chrome learns to block ads by itself. What has Google come up with, and how will it help users?
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APTSofacy APT turns to the East
Kaspersky Lab publishes an update on Russian-speaking Sofacy APT activity in 2017
quizQuiz: Is that really cryptocurrency?
We’re pretty sure you haven’t heard of at least one of these cryptocurrencies. Wanna bet? Take our test and find out!
Cryakl/Fantomas victims rescued by new decryptor
Belgian police and Kaspersky Lab obtain decryption keys for files hit by Cryakl.
banyaMany fictions don’t add up to a fact
The story of Kaspersky Lab’s alleged misdeeds is juicy — let’s check out how this fiction is made.
Naked online: cyberthreats facing users of adult websites and applications
Sex sells, as they say in advertising. In cyberspace porn serves as one of the most popular tools for malicious activity.
Digital device searches at the border: 11 tips for safe travel
Do border agents have the right to search your devices? How can you protect your data from searches at the border? We have 11 tips covering this topic.
bitcoinPhishing for cryptocurrencies: How bitcoins are stolen
If someone offers cryptocurrency for nothing, remember the only free cheese is in a mousetrap. Here’s what’s really going on.
Don’t be sure charging your electric car is secure enough
The infrastructure for electric cars is developing, and the number of cars grows rapidly. But do providers even care about security?
Xiaomi Mi Robot vacuum cleaner hacked
Xiaomi’s robotic vacuum cleaner was hacked by security researchers. However, it proved much more secure than most other smart devices.
Two severe vulnerabilities found in Intel’s hardware
Meltdown and Spectre: the two vulnerabilities that threaten every device on Intel, AMD or ARM processors
predictions2017: What was and what will be
What 2017 will be remembered for, which of our experts’ predictions came true, and what they think about the future
privacy
Astrologers proclaim 2018 the year of transparency. Our bug bounty just increased — twentyfold
We’re launching the Global Transparency Initiative. What is it? Eugene Kaspersky explains.
Proud to keep on protecting – no matter of false allegations in U.S. media
Eugene Kaspersky responds in detail to recent allegations about his company and the Russian government.
Malware spread through PornHub
One of the most popular porn sites in the world was serving malware through ads to millions of its users.
NRansom: Ransomware that demands your nudes
A new blocker called nRansom locks users out of their computers and demands not money, but nude pictures.
How to avoid Android malware
Android users have the largest selection of mobile apps, but that means they are also exposed to the most threats. Avoid mobile malware by following some basic security rules.
Got any hidden miners? I wouldn’t be so sure…
Fraudsters make a fortune mining cryptocurrencies — on your computer, at your expense, and without your knowledge.
Technologically advanced phone scams
Modern technology actually helps phone scammers — what you need to know to stay safe.
Not-a-Virus: What is it?
What should you do if your antivirus detects something it calls “not-a-virus”? What kind of applications are behind this message, and what is all the fuss about?