Threats

Fake technical support websites and accounts in social networks pose a real danger. How to spot and avoid them.

This episode brings you stories of Amazon Alexa, a UK government BCC error, and so-called smart-car apps with hard-coded passwords.

A look at the complexities of public attribution and why nation-states doing it will have real-world implications.

Jay Rosenberg of GReAT joins Jeff and Ahmed to recap the second day of the Security Analyst Summit in Singapore.

A cybergang that specializes in cyberespionage, with its campaign mostly limited to the Middle East and countries in central Asia.

How criminals use data harvested from users’ devices to fool antifraud systems and siphon money from victims’ accounts.

Everyone knows that EXE files can be dangerous for computers running Windows. But it turns out that EXE files can infect macOS too.

In this episode of the Kaspersky Lab podcast, Dave and Jeff discuss the perils of downloading shows, like Game of Thrones, on torrents, Facebook calling for regulation, Toyota breaches, and more.

Malware is often distributed in files disguised as episodes of popular TV series. We talk about the most dangerous TV series and how to spot the threat.

A bug in WinRAR allows malefactors to gain full control over your device. All they need you to do is unpack a rigged RAR file.

In this episode of the Kaspersky Lab podcast, Dave and Jeff take a look at a bad week for Facebook, a backdoor into ASUS, downed flights in the US, and more.

Systems designed to guard against car theft can be used to track, immobilize, and steal vehicles.

To hijack popular Instagram accounts, scammers are sending phishing e-mails with fake copyright infringement notifications.

Facebook suing developers from Ukraine, Apex Legends’ battle against cheaters, Facebook’s double-edged sword on privacy, and more.

In this episode of the Kaspersky Lab podcast, Dave and Jeff take a look at Facebook’s rumored cryptocurrency, TikTok’s fine from the FTC, and the latest issue for YouTube.

A close look at Pirate Matryoshka malware, and why even inveterate pirates should not download cracked software from torrent trackers.

GandCrab still holds 40% of the ransomware market. Recent distribution methods help the malware stand out.

Malware disguised as Apex Legends for Android.

In this episode of the Kaspersky Lab podcast, the guys take a look at the latest attacks on users of adult websites, Nike’s Internet of Shoes issues, America’s view on identity theft, and more.

Adult websites are often seen as a security threat, but few know that Trojans could be after their porn site accounts.

The UK calls for Facebook regulation, lightsaber duels, Nike’s smart shoes, license plate emoji, and more, in the Kaspersky Lab Transatlantic Cable podcast.