Collaborate Disseminate
Recently, we identified several cases where Google Analytics was misused: attackers injected malicious code into sites, which collected all the data entered by users, and then sent it via Analytics. Continue reading Web skimming with Google Analytics
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, the role of the Internet in our lives has undergone changes, including irreversible ones. We decided to take a closer look at the changes around us through the prism of information security, starting with the video game industry. Continue reading Do cybercriminals play cyber games during quarantine?
Over the past two years we have reviewed how adult content has been used to spread malware and abuse users’ privacy. This is a trend that’s unlikely to go away, especially under current circumstances. While many pornography platforms are enjoying an influx of new users and providing legitimate and safe services, the security risks remain, if not increase. Continue reading Explicit content and cyberthreats: 2019 report
The world is witnessing an unprecedented demonstration of digital technology primarily helping children develop, rather than impede their development. Continue reading Kids on the Web in 2020
Verizon’s 2020 DBIR is out, you can download a copy or peruse their publication online. Kaspersky was a contributor once again, and we are happy to provide generalized incident data from our unique and objective research. Continue reading Verizon’s 2020 DBIR
Methodology Financial cyberthreats are malicious programs that target users of services such as online banking, e-money, and cryptocurrency, or that attempt to gain access to financial organizations and their infrastructure. These threats are usually accompanied by spam and phishing activities,… Read Full Article Continue reading Financial Cyberthreats in 2019
The security concerns of 5G are inescapable. It is an evolving and developing technology built on top of the previous infrastructure, from which it will inevitably inherit vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. Continue reading 5G security and privacy for smart cities
Every year, Kaspersky releases an annual Black Friday alert to highlight how fraudsters may capitalize on increased levels of online shopping at this time of year when many brands are offering their customers appealing discounts. Continue reading Black Friday Alert 2019: Net Shopping Bag of Threats
It’s been a long journey since the early days of cheats development, and we can currently encounter them demonstrating malware-like behavior, using anti-detection techniques and evasion features that rival rootkits and implants found in advanced persistent threats. Continue reading The cake is a lie! Uncovering the secret world of malware-like cheats in video games
As we saw from the statistics, tech giants that collect and analyze data to show us targeted advertising are present practically everywhere in the world. And it is these companies that store the most data about people from all over the planet. Continue reading Data collectors