deleteHow to delete your Snapchat account while preserving your data
A guide on how to disappear from Snapchat but keep the mementos you want.
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WhatsAppOne call on WhatsApp is enough to establish surveillance
A newly discovered vulnerability allows hackers to eavesdrop on WhatsApp users, read their chats, and install spyware just by calling them. Update the app now!
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privacyMission possible: How to fend off online trackers
The tools that can help preserve your online privacy.
RSAC 2019: Why attackers need domain fronting
A story from RSAC 2019 on how domain fronting is used to disguise communications between an infected machine and a command server.
GitHub key leaks and how to prevent them
Hundreds of thousands of tokens and cryptographic keys have been discovered on GitHub. We explain why this is bad and how to avoid a leak.
RansomwareAluminum giant Hydro hit by ransomware
Industrial Norwegian giant Hydro hit by ransomware — security incident analysis.
Kaspersky’s antitrust complaint against Apple in Russia
All about why Kaspersky filed an antitrust complaint against Apple in Russia.
How pirates hook gamers
The story of a guy who just wanted to download a pirated copy of a game but got malware instead. It’s happening more and more often, and we explain why.
phishingHow cybercriminals harvest information for spear phishing
Using only publicly available sources, how much can you find out about someone?
How to delete your Instagram account (and back up your photos)
Here’s how to delete or temporarily disable your Instagram account and back up your photos if you want to take a break from the social media service.
How to delete your Twitter account (and back up your tweets)
Ready to delete your Twitter account? Here’s how. But you’d better back up your tweets first.
Why you should never reuse passwords
Designer Mark used the same password for all of his accounts — and lived to regret it. Here’s his story.
IoTThings of Internet: How smart devices fail because of their Web dependence
Smart home appliances are dependent on remote servers, apps, and other things, which can cause all kinds of trouble.
Dangerous liaisons: How relatives and friends give away your secrets
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.)
Kaspersky Lab’s CyberStarts Boston
Our daylong conference aimed to empower the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
SMS-based two-factor authentication is not safe — consider these alternative 2FA methods instead
Why SMS isn’t the best choice for two-factor authentication, and what alternative types of 2FA you should consider.
Why online privacy is good for our mental health
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.
App permissions in Android 8: The complete guide
Android lets you configure app permissions to protect your data and restrict access to dangerous functions. We explain how to do it and why.
MitM and DoS attacks on domains through the use of residual certificates
Due to certification centers specifics, it is not rare for other people to hold a valid HTTPS certificate for your domain. What can go wrong?
Avoid pitfalls when backing up your WhatsApp chats
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.