Threats

A new scam aims to unlink a stolen iPhone from the victim’s Apple ID so it will fetch a higher price.

Jeff and Dave discuss more cameras in Kings Cross, Twitter accidentally using personal data for ads without permission, Microsoft listening in on Skype, and more.

Jeff and Dave discuss Five Eyes looking to weaken encryption, possible social media changes, Amazon Rings used for surveillance, and more.

We explain how malware steals passwords and other valuable data stored in the browser — and how to protect yourself.

Jeff and Dave discuss ransomware hitting Johannesburg, political Facebook ads, why you should update your iPhone, and more.

Six severe vulnerabilities in iMessage that allow remote code execution and data stealing with no user interaction? Sounds like a good reason to update to iOS 12.4 as soon as possible.

Our experts tried to hack six smart gadgets for cars to find out how manufacturers protect customers.

In this edition of the Kaspersky Transatlantic Cable podcast, Jeff and Dave discuss smart nappies (diapers), the Equifax fine and more.

Jeff and Dave discuss the $5 billion fine for Facebook, Google Home listening ,and more.

FinSpy is spyware for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux that is sold legally. What it can do and how to defend yourself.

Using persuasion instead of viruses: How scammers talk people into granting remote access to their computers.

Dave and Jeff discuss the latest trend in US cities paying the ransom, hacking the smart home, Cirque du Soleil app issues and more.

Fibaro Smart Home Centers can be hacked, and the consequences for smart home owners are big.

Dave and Jeff discuss a Florida town that paid to restore data following a ransomware attack, Instagram improving account restoration, and more.

How some students are cheating their way to exam success with dark web diplomas and hacked grades.

In this episode of the Kaspersky podcast, Dave and Jeff discuss deepfakes at Facebook, telcos behaving badly, Alexa spying, and more.

How a photo editor app from Google Play secretly signed up users for unwanted paid services.

What the Hoax verdict means, and why such software is becoming more of a problem.

Dave and Jeff discuss Nimses, Facebook shutting down Graph Search, a paid version of Firefox, and more.

Scammers are using Google Calendar, Photos, Drive, and other services to distribute spam. Here’s how it works.

Scammers posing as CIA agents demand ransom for alleged possession of child porn, threatening arrest.