Which social networks mostly just display your posts to your friends, and which ones use them for AI training and ad targeting? We explore the 2025 privacy rankings for popular social media platforms.
Two campaigns by the BlueNoroff APT group target developers and executives in the crypto industry.
Which messaging apps leak the least amount of your data, and provide the most control over your privacy? Today we discuss the latest rankings of popular communication platforms.
The optical sensors in computer mice can be used for eavesdropping. We break down why this is fascinating — but still a long way from real-world practicality.
We explain what data DeepSeek collects, who it shares it with, how to configure the chatbot for maximum privacy, and how to install a local version.
Attackers are abusing legitimate websites to host hidden SEO links. We break down their tactics, and what you can do about it.
Two separate research papers vividly demonstrate how virtual systems can be compromised in a hostile environment — specifically, when the data owner can’t even trust the cloud provider.
A step-by-step guide to deleting as much of your digital footprint as possible.
How AI-generated code is changing cybersecurity — and what developers and “vibe coders” should expect.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Malicious versions of the free-to-download game Super Mario 3: Mario Forever plant a miner and a stealer on gamers’ machines.
Minecraft mods downloaded from several popular gaming websites contain dangerous malware. What we know so far.
Attackers pretending to be airlines or airports are sending out fake partnership offers.
Our experts trained an ML model to detect attempts to use DLL hijacking, and integrated it into the Kaspersky SIEM system.
Phoenix, a new variant of the Rowhammer attack, makes it possible to attack DDR5 memory modules.
Using our Kaspersky Next product line as an example, we explain the practical differences between XDR Optimum and EDR Optimum.
Which path of cybersecurity team evolution best suits your company’s strategy?
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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