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What's new in Kaspersky Safe Kids in 2023

Keeping kids safe: a new variation on an old theme

What enhancements to Kaspersky Safe Kids will help parents better manage their kids’ gadgets and screen time and encourage healthy digital habits?

How to set up Secure DNS and Private DNS

Why you should set up secure DNS – and how

Have you ever come across the words Secure DNS or Private DNS in your smartphone settings and security apps? It’s best to keep this feature enabled – it has many advantages.

If your internet connection is slow, one reason could be router malware. We explain how routers get infected and how to guard against attacks

The hidden threats of router malware

Malware can infect your router, slow down the internet connection and steal data. We explain how to protect your Wi-Fi.

Space hackers: myth vs. reality

We explore what a real-world space cyberthreat could involve.

Businesses’ proxyware headache

Employees can install proxyware without their employer’s knowledge, introducing additional business cyberrisks.

Interactive world maps that make you want to click

The world is not enough

Six interactive globes with useful or quirky visualizations.

How to protect your home Wi-Fi from nosy neighbors

Keep outsiders off your wireless network.

A world without Adobe Flash

In not-so-loving memory of Adobe Flash.

Darknet, dark web, deep web, and surface web — what’s the difference?

The terms are sometimes confused; we help unravel the differences.

How I taught my parents to use technology such as smartphones, and imparted some cybersecurity basics as well

Raising digital parents

Your parents brought you into the digital world. Time to return the favor and raise them right as well.

Instagram’s updated security and privacy settings

How to protect your Instagram account and personal photos from prying eyes.

Internet in space: Is there Net on Mars?

Is there Internet on the ISS, what is it like, and how long does it take to get a message from Mars — learn about the networks of today and the future.

Potential problems with third-party Web plugins

Do you use plugins on your website? Make sure they are updated regularly.

Five questions to ask your Internet installer

Things you should know about your home Internet connection: How to be sure it is safe and waste no time calling tech support.

The dangers of public IPs

We discuss what public IPs are, why you might need one, and the risks involved in using them.

What’s a guest Wi-Fi network, and why do you need one?

We explain what a guest Wi-Fi network is, how to set one up, and what video game consoles and other IoT devices have to do with it.

Unattended corporate websites cause headaches

Forgotten online resources can be used for extortion or phishing

Quiz: How addicted are you to your smartphone?

Do you take your smartphone to lunch with you? How about the shower? How addicted are you, really, to always staying online? Take this quiz and find out.