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Spyware versions of Telegram and Signal on Google Play

Sep

2023

For popular messengers such as Telegram, Signal and WhatsApp, there are quite a few alternative clients (not to be confused with clients as in (human) customers; whoever opted this confusing language needs a good talking to) out there. Such modified apps — known as mods — often provide users with features and capabilities that aren’t […]

Category Application security Security Written by Kaspersky 0 Comments

Are QR codes dangerous?

Aug

2023

QR codes are all around us. They offer a quick way to take part in surveys, download useful stuff, and visit websites of interest. After all, pointing your phone at a picture is far easier than typing in an annoyingly long URL. But their very convenience hides a significant drawback. With regular links, it’s possible […]

Category Threats & Malware Vulnerabilities Written by Kaspersky 0 Comments

Privacy and security threats of short links

Aug

2023

Short links are everywhere these days. All these bit.ly, ow.ly, t.co, t.me, tinyurl.com and the like have long since become a familiar part of the online landscape. So familiar, in fact, that most users click on them without thinking twice. But thinking is never a bad thing. With that in mind, we explain below how […]

Category Privacy protection Security Written by Kaspersky 0 Comments

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