Tag: Kaspersky Labs
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Why there’s no antivirus for iOS
Kaspersky Labs Blog – 9.11.18 (9.10.18) It might seem strange that Kaspersky Lab doesn’t offer an antivirus app for iOS, but there’s a good reason: Apple doesn’t allow any proper antivirus apps into the App Store, saying “Apple designed the iOS platform with security at its core” and that the operating system does not need an antivirus…
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Momo, the horror from WhatsApp
Kaspersky Blog – 8.10.18 The Internet has been seized by a new spooky story. A WhatsApp persona called Momo, with a hideous mug for an avatar, is reportedly threatening its contacts, distributing shock content, and even inducing users to harm themselves. Read more: Momo, the horror from WhatsApp
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Do you need a paid antivirus for Android?
Kaspersky Blog – 8.6.18 Many people think that Android devices do not need an antivirus solution at all, but countless kinds of malware exist for the mobile OS, some on official stores such as Google Play. In other words, antivirus software could actually come in very handy. So, which one should you choose? Read more: Do…
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10 tips to improve your Internet privacy
Kaspersky Labs Blog – 7.13.18 (7.11.18) Massive data breaches, marketers tracking your every step online, shady people exploring the photos you shared in social networks — the list of digital annoyances goes on and on. However, it’s not completely hopeless: You do have control over your data. Here’s how to improve your privacy online. Read more: 10…
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What will voice-assistant ads “look” like?
Kaspersky Labs Blog – 6.4.18 (5.25.18) Advertising in voice assistants is coming soon. We examine how it will use personal data and what you can do about it. Read more: What will voice-assistant ads “look” like?
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Experiment: How easy is it to spy on a smartwatch wearer?
Kaspersky Labs Blog – 5.31.18 (5.30.18) Can a smartwatch be used to spy on its owner? Sure, and we already know lots of ways. But here’s another: A spying app installed on a smartphone can send data from the built-in motion sensors (namely, accelerometer and gyroscope) to a remote server, and that data can be…
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How to avoid turning your smartphone into a spyware zoo
Kaspersky Labs Blog – 5.14.18 Sometimes even a completely innocent-looking site with a good reputation can be harmful — criminals may find and exploit a vulnerability. For example, they can use the site for drive-by attacks, causing each visitor to download a file automatically (and unwittingly) as soon as they get to the site. For example, Android…
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Steam users, don’t be tempted
Kaspersky Labs Blog – 5.1.18 (4.30.18) New Steam scams trick users into giving up money or account access. Read more: Steam users, don’t be tempted
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Kaspersky Cloud Sandbox: You can’t hide forever!
Kaspersky Labs Blog – 4.10.18 Fighting modern cybercrime is a dragged-out hide-and-seek game. Cybercriminals are doing their best to create new methods of hiding malicious payload to prevent detection and forensics. APT actors are especially creative on this matter — they have enough resources to develop sophisticated hiding methods. Therefore, our task is to give…
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In defense of the IoT: First-hand experience
Kaspersky Labs Blog – 3.29.18 (3.27.18) Have you ever noticed how often the phrase “I’ve got a bad feeling about this,” has been muttered in the Star Wars universe? The running gag brings some continuity and a bit of humor and anticipation to the experience as you wait for the Easter egg/meme to pop up in each…