telegramYou’ve been sent a “gift” — a Telegram Premium subscription
Cybercriminals are enticing Telegram users with free subscriptions. Is this an unexpected act of generosity or just another scam?
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emailHow to stop exploitation of CVE-2024-49040
The patch that fixes CVE-2024-49040 in Microsoft Exchange is temporarily unavailable. We’ve implemented heuristics that detect attempts to exploit it.
tipsHow to save your finances on Black Friday
Black Friday is a great opportunity for scammers to line their pockets — but not with your money if you follow our advice.
How to protect yourself from Bluetooth stalking and more
A step-by-step guide for those who may be tracked through stalker apps or wireless beacons.
stealersJarkaStealer in PyPI repository
Malicious packages for AI integration containing infostealer malware were found in the Python Package Index repository.
vulnerabilitiesCVE-2024-10924: vulnerability on around four million sites
A vulnerability that permits bypassing authentication has been found in a popular security hardening plugin for WordPress.
kaspersky password managerKaspersky Password Manager gets a new look
We’ve updated the design of our password manager’s mobile version. Storing and managing passwords is now even more convenient.
Two-minute guide to cybersafety
Five dead simple tips to greatly improve your defenses against cybercriminals.
CVE-2024-43451 and other reasons to update ASAP
Exploitation of vulnerability CVE-2024-43451 allows an attacker to steal an NTLMv2 hash with minimal interaction from the victim.
Gamers
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.
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.
Mario Forever, malware too: a free game with a miner and Trojans inside
Malicious versions of the free-to-download game Super Mario 3: Mario Forever plant a miner and a stealer on gamers’ machines.
Minecraft players under attack
Minecraft mods downloaded from several popular gaming websites contain dangerous malware. What we know so far.
The Phantom Menace: how gamers of different ages are being attacked
Why scammers are more likely to target kids than hardcore gamers, how they do it, and what they want to steal
The true cost of gaming
Our research reveals gamers’ attitudes toward computer performance — and the ethics of winning and losing.
Business
How to learn from a cybersecurity incident
Analyzing incidents and drawing lessons from them should be an integral part of the incident response process. This can help improve the overall security level of a company.
Password standards: 2024 requirements
Discontinuing mandatory password rotations, banning outdated MFA methods, and other updates in the NIST SP 800-63 standards for digital account authentication and management.
Kaspersky SIEM: early threat detection and other improvements
Rules for detecting atypical behavior in container infrastructure at the data collection stage, and other updates to our SIEM system.
Malware in developer coding tests
Hackers continue to target developers: during a fake job interview, they ask “potential employees” to run a script from GitHub that hides a backdoor.
Will AI replace SOC analysts?
We share our experience on the optimal use of AI models in the SOC of our Kaspersky MDR service.
I firmly believe that the concept of cybersecurity will soon become obsolete, and cyberimmunity will take its place.
Eugene Kaspersky
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Critical vulnerability in Apache Log4j library
Researchers discovered a critical vulnerability in Apache Log4j library, which scores perfect 10 out of 10 in CVSS. Here’s how to protect against it.
Case study: fake hardware cryptowallet
Full review of a fake cryptowallet incident. It looks and feels like a Trezor wallet, but puts all your crypto-investments into the hands of criminals.
Five things to update ASAP
Prioritize updating the apps that keep your devices and personal data safe from cyberattacks.
Update iOS, there is a dangerous vulnerability in WebKit
Dangerous vulnerability in WebKit (CVE-2022-22620) is believed to be actively exploited by hackers. Update your iOS devices as soon as possible!
What to do if you lose your phone with an authenticator app
Can’t sign in to an account because your authenticator app is on a lost phone? Here’s what to do.
Infected Android app store
The APKPure app store has been infected by a malicious module that downloads Trojans to Android devices.
Follina: office documents as an entrance
New vulnerability CVE-2022-30190, aka Follina, allows exploitation of Windows Support Diagnostic Tool via MS Office files.
Tips
How to travel safely
Going on vacation? We’ve compiled a traveler’s guide to help you have an enjoyable safe time and completely get away from the routine.
Setting up Shortcuts and Siri in Kaspersky for iOS
The updated VPN & Antivirus by Kaspersky for iOS now supports Apple Shortcuts and Siri. We explain what you can do with this feature, and how to set it up.
Don’t forget about Recall, because Recall won’t forget about you
The new AI function in Microsoft Windows has already been dubbed a “security nightmare” on the internet. What risks does it carry, and how to stay safe?
Setting up both security and privacy in WhatsApp
We discuss key aspects of WhatsApp’s security and privacy, and how to configure this messenger to enhance protection.