Privacy

10 Facebook mistakes that threatened users’ security and privacy.

Ten tips to make your private digital life really private.

Commercial spying apps — stalkerware — are not malware in the proper sense of the term, but it’s better to avoid using them anyway.

When you’re ready to leave the privacy fever dream that is Facebook, make sure you have everything before you lock the door on your way out.

Your online privacy does not depend solely on you. We’ll tell you what your loved ones can give away. (Spoiler: It’s absolutely anything, even DNA.)

The personal data of 257,000 Facebook users, including private messages belonging to 81,000 of them, has leaked online. Hackers claim to have access to 120 million accounts.

Blockchain was designed to reliably store data forever. Unfortunately, such design conflicts with modern privacy legislation trends.

Why SMS isn’t the best choice for two-factor authentication, and what alternative types of 2FA you should consider.

Tips to protect your devices, your home network, and your privacy against cybercrime.

Protecting privacy online can be good for our mental health. Two reasons: it makes more time for offline socializing and keeps distracting ads at bay.

Facebook has been breached, and malefactors gained access to some 50 million accounts. We offer some quick tips for your safety.

Android lets you configure app permissions to protect your data and restrict access to dangerous functions. We explain how to do it and why.

Facebook wants to be your financial service and wants your banking data. But do you want Facebook to have it?

Fortnite for Android is not available on Google Play. We explain how to download and install it properly, and what else to do to stay safe.

WhatsApp for Android can back up your chats to Google Drive. It’s free, but it may hurt older backups. Here’s how to get it right.

Creators of ad mailings and spam are very interested in knowing whether you read their messages. This post explains how to protect against e-mail tracking.

We investigate intercepting smartwatch motion-sensor data to monitor people and steal information.

Advertising in voice assistants is coming soon. We examine how it will use personal data and what you can do about it.

Our first Transparency Center, as well as “software assembly line” and storage of Kaspersky Security Network data, will be located in Switzerland.

Rumor has it that typing “BFF” as a Facebook comment checks your profile security. We investigate the claim.

Find out if your smartphones, tablets, and laptops are coming between you and your loved ones.