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Kaspersky for Linux is here but you should NOT trust it

November 11, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Penguin Russia

Kaspersky is bringing its antivirus to Linux desktops. It may work as advertised, but the real question is whether Linux users should trust a company with political baggage.

Categories Linux Tags antivirus, cybersecurity, Kaspersky, Kaspersky for Linux, Linux security, malware, phishing, ransomware, Ubuntu 1 Comment

Surfshark protects against phishing attacks with AI-powered email scam checker

October 27, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Shark email scam

Surfshark’s new AI-powered email scam checker helps users detect and block phishing threats in Gmail, offering smarter protection against fraud.

Categories VPN, Safety, Security Tags AI security, Chrome extension, cybersecurity, email scam checker, Gmail, online safety, phishing, Surfshark, VPN Leave a comment

FBI warns of new Salesforce attacks

September 14, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
fbi salesforce breach warning

The FBI has issued a FLASH warning about Salesforce compromises linked to UNC6040 and UNC6395, urging companies to tighten defenses and report suspicious activity.

Categories Security Tags cybersecurity, data theft, extortion, FBI, OAuth, phishing, Salesforce, ShinyHunters, UNC6040, UNC6395 Leave a comment

Google shuts down false Gmail security scare (fake news)

September 1, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
gmail security protection

Google is dismissing rumors of a Gmail security warning, insisting Gmail’s protections remain strong and effective.

Categories Google Tags cybersecurity, email security, fake news, Gmail, Gmail security, Google, malware, passkeys, phishing, phishing protection Leave a comment

Mozilla warns developers of phishing campaign

August 1, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
mozilla red panda phishing warning

Mozilla is alerting add-on developers about a phishing campaign targeting AMO accounts with fake emails. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Categories Mozilla, Security Tags add-on developers, AMO, cybersecurity, developer security, Firefox, Mozilla, Mozilla warning, Open Source, phishing Leave a comment

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