Threats – Kaspersky Official Blog

Kaspersky experts have discovered an unpatchable vulnerability in popular Qualcomm chips used in smartphones, cars, smart devices, industrial equipment, and much more. We explain what this vulnerability is and what device owners should do.

A cheap Android TV box promising free subscriptions can easily become the backbone for cybercriminal botnets and proxy servers. We break down how these streaming boxes lease out your IP address, and how to choose a device that’s secure.

How can family subscriptions turn into a cyberthreat? What kind of phishing emails are scammers sending to subscribers? And most importantly, how do you use these services safely? We cover all this and more in this post.

Using just a powerful graphics card, hackers can crack 60% of real user passwords in less than an hour. Even more alarming, 48% of passwords take less than a minute to compromise! Read our report to learn about the methods attackers use, the common password patterns folks resort to, and what you can do to protect your data.

The VoidStealer malware employs a new technique to circumvent Chrome’s App-Bound Encryption mechanism, gaining access to session cookies and other sensitive user data.

An inside look at who uses built-in automotive tracking and how you can avoid being monitored

New waves of attacks on Apple users are leading to stolen cryptocurrency: fake crypto wallets in the App Store, trojanized legitimate macOS crypto apps, and other threats. Here’s how to stay protected.

How to identify tax-related phishing and fraud: fake portals, bogus crypto wallet verifications, and malicious files. We break down the steps you need to take to protect both your money and your data.

DarkSword and Coruna are new iOS malware strains that infect devices through zero-click attacks. Learn how these threats operate, which iOS versions are at risk, and how to protect your devices.

A BTS comeback and world-tour announcement has resulted in a new wave of scam campaigns. Kaspersky experts have discovered fraudulent websites that sell fake BTS tickets to fans all around the world. We explain what those fake pages look like, and how you can avoid getting scammed.