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  • 2FA

How the adversary-in-the-middle technique is used in spearphishing attacks

Cybercriminals are using AitM techniques to compromise accounts of company executives. How do they do this, and how to protect against it?

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • August 3, 2024

Fake leaks of passwords and seed phrases are scammers' new weapons
  • fraud

Сrypto trap for the greedy, or how to steal from a thief

“Gentle grafters” are attacking dishonest crypto users by imitating wallet leaks and manipulating their victims for months.

  • Mikhail Sytnik

  • July 30, 2024

Hijacking GitHub accounts using phishing emails
  • phishing

Phishing on GitHub through job offers to… developers

Developers’ accounts are being hijacked using fake job offers sent from a legitimate GitHub address.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • June 28, 2024

How phishing using progressive web apps (PWAs) works
  • phishing

Progressive phishing: How PWAs can be used to steal passwords

A new phishing technique uses progressive web apps (PWAs) to mimic browser windows with convincing web addresses to steal passwords.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • June 19, 2024

Hackers can crack 59% of passwords in an hour
  • passwords

How hackers can crack your password in an hour

Almost six out of ten passwords can be cracked in less than an hour using either a modern graphics card or cloud services. All it costs is a few dollars and some free time. How this is possible and what to do about it is the topic of our study.

  • Alexey Antonov

  • June 18, 2024

Phishing notifications from Facebook and theft of business account passwords
  • phishing

Phishing using FB infrastructure stealing business-account passwords

Cybercriminals are using genuine Facebook infrastructure to send phishing emails threatening to block accounts.

  • Andrey Kovtun

  • June 11, 2024

New security and privacy features in Android 15
  • Android

Security in Android 15: What’s new?

Google has unveiled new privacy and security features coming to Android 15. We take a look at the innovations in the upcoming operating system update.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • May 28, 2024

What is credential stuffing?
  • passwords

What is a credential stuffing attack?

A credential stuffing attack is one of the most effective ways to take control of accounts. Here’s how it works and what you should do to protect your company.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • May 7, 2024

Dropbox Sign e-signature service hacked
  • leaks

Dropbox warns about a Dropbox Sign breach

Dropbox has shared a report on a data breach in the Dropbox Sign e-signature service. What does this mean for users, and what should they do?

  • Alanna Titterington

  • May 2, 2024

How Kaspersky stores passwords
  • passwords

How to create strong passwords and where to store them

On World Password Day, we explain how we protect your sensitive data, and share tips for creating truly strong passwords.

  • Kaspersky Team

  • May 2, 2024

  • online safety

Learning cybersecurity: what motivates folks to practice online safety?

What influences individuals’ behaviours toward cybersecurity issues – particularly regarding connecting to a secure internet connection, handling suspicious links and files, and adopting strong passwords?

  • Aaron Barboza

  • April 3, 2024

How to easily transition to Kaspersky from other security solutions
  • products

Switching to Kaspersky: a step-by-step migration guide

How to switch the cyber-protection on your computer or smartphone to the most awarded security solution from Kaspersky.

  • Kaspersky Team

  • April 2, 2024

How Wi-Fi WPA2 is hacked using PMKID interception
  • wi-fi

Wi-Fi hacking using PMKID interception

What’s the easiest way to hack a WPA2-protected wireless network? Using PMKID interception. Here’s how it works, and what you can do to protect yourself.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • March 15, 2024

One-time passwords and 2FA codes — what to do if you receive one without requesting it
  • 2FA

What to do when you receive unsolicited messages containing login codes

One-time codes and two-factor authentication securely protect you from account theft. If you receive such a code or a request to enter it when you aren’t logging in, it may be an attempt to hack into your account.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • February 8, 2024

What’s wrong with cloud SSO implementations, and how to reduce attack risks
  • passwords

Securing cloud providers’ SSO

Single sign-on is supposed to enhance corporate security, but it’s essential that cloud vendors have the information security team’s back.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • January 16, 2024

Why you should start the year with a digital cleanup
  • tips

Kick off the year with a digital cleanup

Let’s start the New Year with a digital cleanup: canceling unnecessary subscriptions, clearing out unnecessary data, deleting unused accounts, changing weak passwords, and so on.

  • Kaspersky Team

  • January 11, 2024

Resolutions for a cybersecure 2024
  • tips

Cybersecurity resolutions: how to make 2024 safer

Cybersecurity trends to consider and new threats to protect against in 2024.

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • January 5, 2024

Scamming Booking.com clients through hotel accounts
  • scam

Hacked hotel accounts on Booking.com

Attackers are hijacking hotel accounts on Booking.com, and stealing their clients’ banking data through its internal messaging system.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • December 22, 2023

Can you trust Windows Hello biometric (fingerprint) authentication
  • fingerprint

How reliable is biometric security on laptops?

Researchers used a hardware hack to bypass Windows Hello biometric authentication on three different devices. Can you trust this login method?

  • Stan Kaminsky

  • December 20, 2023

Malicious browser extensions in 2023
  • extensions

Dangerous browser extensions

How malicious extensions steal cryptocurrency, hijack accounts in games and social networks, manipulate search results, and display intrusive ads.

  • Alanna Titterington

  • December 15, 2023

Is macOS as secure as its users think?
  • apple

Are Macs safe? Threats to macOS users

Are Macs as safe as their owners think they are? A few recent stories about malware targeting macOS users.

  • Kaspersky Team

  • December 8, 2023

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