security

On 25 October 2001 Microsoft launched its newest operating system solution: Windows XP. In just three days, Microsoft sold over 300,000 boxed XPs: the new OS featured a number of

We begin our synopsis of this week by looking forward to next week when Microsoft will – at long last – discontinue its support of the once ubiquitous, forever vulnerable,

In the news this month: more transparency reports, Microsoft zero days, data breaches, and NSA revelations. WhatsApp – the popular global messaging service – is acquired by Facebook, much to

One of the most important milestones Kaspersky Lab hit to become a renowned global player in the security industry was the release of the then revolutionary version of Kaspersky Anti-Virus

Last week was something of a slow week for those of us that spend our days writing about computer security news. However, while there may not have been an abundance

Perhaps it has happened to you. One day you open your Internet browser and instead of going to your usual homepage, you go to the landing page of a search

A variety of methods can lead users to malicious sites, but the one known as “typosquatting” relies entirely on unforced user error.

“Gadget” has recently become an extremely popular word. We now use a wide range of gadgets, read the latest news from this sphere in various blogs and websites, and eagerly

Kaspersky Lab Senior Security Researcher, David Jacoby talks about countering social engineering in an office environment. Protecting your company from attack is easy if you take the right steps. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhQMkQkMmSE&feature=youtu.be]

Our CEO Eugene Kaspersky held his keynote on March 11, 2014 at the CeBIT Global Conference. He presented some examples to the audience, explaining the dangers of the world we

Loyal Kaspersky Daily readers are already aware of the recent mobile security trends: the hottest topic among cybercriminals are mobile banking Trojans. When you do your banking on a smartphone,

It’s probably worth noting, Kaspersky Fraud Prevention is technically not for you. It’s actually a protection platform designed to protect banks and other companies in the business of conducting or

Valentine’s Day is upon us and there is no sweeter gift to give to your significant other than the gift of security. If you’ve been following our posts then you’re

With the continuous advancements made in technology, our online experiences are becoming more streamlined and seemingly user friendly. We no longer require stationary desktop computers to access the Internet, but

Reports emerged earlier this week that the Starbucks’ iOS mobile application could be exposing the personal information of any customers that downloaded it. To their immense credit – especially considering

A number of widely used iOS banking applications from some of the world’s most prominent banks contain bugs that expose users to data theft and account takeovers. Specifically, a knowledgeable

Information security issues are of greater importance today than ever, and they should be a concern for everyone. The people who can address their concerns to a real expert are

From takeoff to landing, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and its counterpart in the European Union have cleared the use of computers and mobile devices, though flyers will still be

We’re officially into the month of December, which means another month of posts has passed. If you missed anything from November, not to worry, we’ve rounded up some highlights to