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Elon Musk's XChat: how secure is the new messaging app?

XChat: what’s wrong with Elon Musk’s new messaging app?

We break down Elon Musk’s new messaging app, XChat: here’s what we know about its end-to-end encryption, and whether the new service can truly compete with Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram.

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Security gateway for autonomous vehicles

Approaches to solving cybersecurity challenges in autonomous transportation systems.

Study on the Wi-Fi security situation in Mexico

Is Wi-Fi safe in Mexico?

Our experts took a road trip through Mexico ahead of the World Cup to test whether it’s safe to connect to public Wi-Fi access points in major cities.

Scams in messengers: exposing the global scam-cartels exploiting everyday messages

The great messaging heist targeting your wallet

Kaspersky experts have found that a single fraudulent message in a messaging app leads to an average loss of $733. We break down new AI-powered messaging scam schemes, provide platform-specific statistics, and offer tips on how to protect yourself from digital fraudsters.

How fake Android IPTV apps are stealing users' money and data

Don’t let fake IPTV apps ruin your World Cup

We break down how cybercriminals are using fake IPTV apps to spread malware, and how you can protect your devices and data during the World Cup.

Attackers leveraging Google AppSheet notifications to hijack accounts

Attackers disguising phishing as Google AppSheet notifications

Cybercriminals have started leveraging Google’s legitimate AppSheet service to roll out phishing campaigns that target users’ personal data and credentials. Here’s a look at how this is even possible, and what you need to do to secure your accounts.

A lost art finds its way into phishing emails

Phishers using ASCII art to mask QR-codes.

Malicious TV boxes: how a cheap “SuperBox” turns your home into a proxy node for cybercriminals

Is your TV box renting out your network?

Are you sure your Android TV box is secure? Cutting corners on streaming subscriptions could turn your device into part of a botnet, leave your IP addresses up for rent, and trigger other serious headaches.

Tools for spotting and disabling AI systems in an enterprise

How to turn off unapproved AI tools across organization

High-level strategies for locking down popular AI tools that are either unneeded or outright banned under corporate policy.

Gamers

The CVE-2025-59489 vulnerability in Unity, and how to fix it in games

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.

Viruses on official Steam, Minecraft, and Endgame Gear sites

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.

Trojanized game PirateFi discovered on Steam

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 cybercriminals attack young gamers: the most common and dangerous scams

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.

Hackers disrupt Apex Legends esports tournament

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.