We often don’t find out the real details of a scam, and how one ‘like’ can turn into a nightmare that controls someone’s life for many years. This is that story. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the…
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AI browsers or agentic browsers: a look at the future of web surfing
Agentic and AI browsers are here: What are they? Which ones are there? How can they help me? Are they safe to use? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI browsers or agentic browsers: a…
Meta ignored child sex abuse in VR, say whistleblowers
Two former Meta employees accused it of downplaying the dangers of child abuse in its virtual reality “metaverse” environment. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta ignored child sex abuse in VR, say whistleblowers
Fake Bureau of Motor Vehicles texts are after your personal and banking details
Many state departments are warning about scam text messages targeting motorists. Here’s how you can recognize them. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake Bureau of Motor Vehicles texts are after your personal and banking…
When AI chatbots leak and how it happens
Several AI chatbot apps are leaking user data for several reasons, but mostly because security is an afterthought. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: When AI chatbots leak and how it happens
‘Astronaut-in-distress’ romance scammer steals money from elderly woman
A Japanese octogenarian lost thousands of dollars after being scammed by someone who described himself as an astronaut in need of help. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: ‘Astronaut-in-distress’ romance scammer steals money from elderly…
Ransomware attack at blood center: Org tells users their data’s been stolen
The New York Blood Center has started sending out data breach notifications to those affected by a recent ransomware attack. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Ransomware attack at blood center: Org tells users their…
Pre-approved GLP-1 prescription scam could be bad for your health
This scammy text pretends to come from a doctor and says a weight-loss medication prescription has been approved. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Pre-approved GLP-1 prescription scam could be bad for your health
Plex users: Reset your password!
Media streaming platform Plex has warned customers about a data breach, advising them to reset their password. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Plex users: Reset your password!
Popeyes, Tim Hortons, Burger King platforms have “catastrophic” vulnerabilities, say hackers
Researchers found a host of vulnerabilities in the platforms run by RBI to service Burger King, Tim Horton’s, and Popeyes. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Popeyes, Tim Hortons, Burger King platforms have “catastrophic” vulnerabilities,…
Google misled users about their privacy and now owes them $425m, says court
A court has ordered Google to pay $425m in a class action lawsuit after it was found to have misled users about their online privacy. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google misled users about…
This “insidious” police tech claims to predict crime (Lock and Code S06E18)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Emily Galvin-Almanza about predictive policing and whether it actually improves safety. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: This “insidious” police tech claims to predict…
iCloud Calendar infrastructure abused in PayPal phishing campaign
Phishers are abusing Apple and Microsoft infrastructure to send out call-back phishing emails with legitimate sender and return addresses. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: iCloud Calendar infrastructure abused in PayPal phishing campaign
A week in security (September 1 – September 7)
A list of topics we covered in the week of September 1 to September 7 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (September 1 – September 7)
Nexar dashcam video database hacked
A hacker cracked into a database of video recordings taken from Nexar-branded cameras, which are built to be placed drivers’ cars,… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Nexar dashcam video database hacked
Roblox introduces age checks to use communication features
Roblox announced plans to roll out age estimation for using the communication features on the platform to help fight sexual predators. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Roblox introduces age checks to use communication features
Give your PC a fresh start: New free tools to boost your PC’s speed, security, and peace of mind
Today we’re launching Malwarebytes Tools, a new set of free features designed to give your Windows PC a breath of fresh air. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Give your PC a fresh start: New…
TP-Link warns of botnet infecting routers and targeting Microsoft 365 accounts
The Quad7 botnet is adding End-of-Life TP-Link routers to its arsenal and using them to steal Microsoft 365 accounts. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: TP-Link warns of botnet infecting routers and targeting Microsoft 365…
Popular Android VPN apps found to have security flaws and China links
A recent report has revealed that many VPNs might allow others to sniff your data—and they’re not being honest about who’s behind them. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Popular Android VPN apps found to…
Update your Android! Google patches 111 vulnerabilities, 2 are critical
Google has issued updates to patch a whopping 111 Android vulnerabilities, including two actively exploited ones. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update your Android! Google patches 111 vulnerabilities, 2 are critical
Why you should upgrade to Windows 11 now, and how to do it
Support for Windows 10 is ending soon which means you wont get vital security updates. Here’s why you should upgrade now. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Why you should upgrade to Windows 11 now,…
PayPal users targeted in account profile scam
A highly sophisticated email scam is targeting PayPal users with the subject line of “Set up your account profile.” This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: PayPal users targeted in account profile scam
Tax refund scam targets Californians
Californians are receiving scammy text messages that tell them they’re owed a tax refund. Don’t click any links or reply! This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Tax refund scam targets Californians
WhatsApp fixes vulnerability used in zero-click attacks
WhatsApp has patched a vulnerability that was used in conjunction with an Apple vulnerability in zero-click attacks. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: WhatsApp fixes vulnerability used in zero-click attacks
How to set up two-step verification on your WhatsApp account
This guide gives step-by-step instructions how how to enable two-step verification for WhatsApp on Android, iOS, and iPadOS This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to set up two-step verification on your WhatsApp account
Travelers to the UK targeted in ETA scams
Some scammers are selling ETA documents at exaggerated prices, and others are after your personal and financial data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Travelers to the UK targeted in ETA scams
A week in security (August 25 – August 31)
A list of topics we covered in the week of August 25 to August 31 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (August 25 – August 31)
Microsoft wants to automatically save your Word docs to the cloud
Microsoft is rolling out a feature that defaults to saving your documents to the cloud. Consumers are divided. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Microsoft wants to automatically save your Word docs to the cloud
“No place in our networks”: FCC hangs up on thousands of voice operators in robocall war
Everyone hates robocalls. However, it’s difficult to track down all the scammers and spammers that make them, so the Federal Communications… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “No place in our networks”: FCC hangs up…
Claude AI chatbot abused to launch “cybercrime spree”
Anthropic—maker of AI coding chatbot Claude—says cybercriminals have abused Claude to automate and orchestrate sophisticated attacks. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Claude AI chatbot abused to launch “cybercrime spree”
Developer verification: a promised lift for Android security
To reduce the number of harmful apps targeting Android users, Google is making some changes. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Developer verification: a promised lift for Android security
More vulnerable stalkerware victims’ data exposed in new TheTruthSpy flaw
TheTruthSpy is at it again. A security researcher has discovered a flaw in the Android-based stalkerware that allows anyone to compromise any record in the system. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: More vulnerable stalkerware…
77 malicious apps removed from Google Play Store
Researchers have found 77 malicious apps in the official Google Play Store, ranging from adware to state of the art banking Trojans. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 77 malicious apps removed from Google Play…
AI browsers could leave users penniless: A prompt injection warning
Prompt injection attacks could be coming to an AI browser near you. Read on to understand what these attacks do and how to stay safe. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI browsers could leave…
A week in security (August 18 – August 24)
A list of topics we covered in the week of August 18 to August 24 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (August 18 – August 24)
How a scam hunter got scammed (Lock and Code S06E17)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Julie-Anne Kearns about what it felt like, as a scam hunter, to fall for a scam. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How a…
Clickjack attack steals password managers’ secrets
A clickjack attack was revealed this summer that can steal the credentials from password managers that are integrated into web browsers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Clickjack attack steals password managers’ secrets
Grok chats show up in Google searches
Grok AI chats that users wanted to share with individual people were in fact shared with the broader web and searchable by everyone. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Grok chats show up in Google…
Google settles YouTube lawsuit over kids’ privacy invasion and data collection
Google has settled a lawsuit against YouTube for $30 million but did not admit collecting the data of minors for targeted advertising. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google settles YouTube lawsuit over kids’ privacy…
All Apple users should update after company patches zero-day vulnerability in all platforms
Apple has released security updates to patch a zero-day vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-43300 for all platforms This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: All Apple users should update after company patches zero-day vulnerability in all platforms
AI-powered stuffed animals: A good alternative for screen time?
Startups are ready to bring AI powered toys to the market as an alternative for screen time. But is that really progress? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI-powered stuffed animals: A good alternative for…
How to spot the latest fake Gmail security alerts
Fake Gmail security alerts are tricking users into inadvertently handing over control of their accounts to scammers. Here’s what to look for. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to spot the latest fake Gmail…
Instagram Map: What is it and how do I control it?
Meta has introduced Instagram Map. How can you control what others can see about your location? An explainer. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Instagram Map: What is it and how do I control it?
A week in security (August 11 – August 17)
A list of topics we covered in the week of August 11 to August 17 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (August 11 – August 17)
Italian hotels breached for tens of thousands of scanned IDs
A cybercriminal was found selling scanned IDs that were stolen from guests at Italian hotels on underground forums, warned CERT-AGID. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Italian hotels breached for tens of thousands of scanned…
National Public Data returns after massive Social Security Number leak
National Public Data has changed ownership. Does this mean your personal information has changed hands too? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: National Public Data returns after massive Social Security Number leak
Romance scammers in Ghana charged with more than $100 million in theft
Four men from Ghana were extradited for their alleged role in stealing more than $100 million through romance scams and BEC. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Romance scammers in Ghana charged with more than…
Netflix scammers target jobseekers to trick them into handing over their Facebook logins
Scammers are sending out fake Netflix job offers to get control of Facebook accounts. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Netflix scammers target jobseekers to trick them into handing over their Facebook logins
Russians hacked US courts, say investigators
The US court filing system, which houses court records and sealed filings, was reportedly hacked by Russians seeking sensitive documents. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Russians hacked US courts, say investigators
Microsoft patches some very important vulnerabilities in August’s patch Tuesday
In the August 2025 patch Tuesday round Microsoft fixed a total of 111 Microsoft vulnerabilities, some of which are very important. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Microsoft patches some very important vulnerabilities in August’s…
WinRAR vulnerability exploited by two different groups
Two different groups were found to have abused a now patched vulneraability in popular archive software WinRAR. Who’s next? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: WinRAR vulnerability exploited by two different groups
Scam hunter scammed by tax office impersonators
Scam hunter Julie-Anne Kearns, who helps scam victims online, opened up about a tax scam she fell for herself. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Scam hunter scammed by tax office impersonators
That “Amazon Safety Recall” message may well be a scam
Scammers are using the age old tactic of scaring victims into clicking by sending out fake product recall messages from Amazon. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: That “Amazon Safety Recall” message may well be…
“The worst thing” for online rights: An age-restricted grey web (Lock and Code S06E16)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with EFF Activism Director Jason Kelley about online age verification and the “grey web.” This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “The worst thing” for online…
Online portal exposed car and personal data, allowed anyone to remotely unlock cars
A carmaker has been found to be open to leaking vehicle data and customer information through their dealership portal. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Online portal exposed car and personal data, allowed anyone to…
A week in security (August 4 – August 10)
A list of topics we covered in the week of August 4 to August 10 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (August 4 – August 10)
Adult sites trick users into Liking Facebook posts using a clickjack Trojan
We found a host of blogspot pages involved in a malware campaign to promote their own content by using a LikeJack Trojan. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Adult sites trick users into Liking Facebook…
Facebook users targeted in ‘login’ phish
Scammers are targeting Facebook users in this latest phishing campaign. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Facebook users targeted in ‘login’ phish
TeaOnHer, the male version of Tea, is leaking personal information on its users too
TeaOnHer turns out to be at least as leaky as its female counterpart, Tea Dating Advice app. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: TeaOnHer, the male version of Tea, is leaking personal information on its…
Meta accessed women’s health data from Flo app without consent, says court
A jury has ruled that Meta accessed sensitive information from women’s reproductive health tracking app Flo without consent. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta accessed women’s health data from Flo app without consent, says…
How Google, Adidas, and more were breached in a Salesforce scam
Hackers tricked workers over the phone at Google, Adidas, and more to grant access to Salesforce data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How Google, Adidas, and more were breached in a Salesforce scam
Malwarebytes earns MRG Effitas Android 360° Certificate for mobile threat detection
Malwarebytes has been awarded the prestigious MRG Effitas Android 360° Certificate, one of the toughest independent tests in mobile security. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malwarebytes earns MRG Effitas Android 360° Certificate for mobile…
Weight loss scams, or why ‘Jodie Foster’ wants me to lose weight
Weight loss scams prey on insecurities, and scammers are abusing celebrities and fake news sites to deceive people. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Weight loss scams, or why ‘Jodie Foster’ wants me to lose…
Perplexity AI ignores no-crawling rules on websites, crawls them anyway
Perplexity ignores robots.txt files on websites that say they do no want to be crawled. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Perplexity AI ignores no-crawling rules on websites, crawls them anyway
Alleged ‘tap-in’ scammer advertised services on social media
A 24-year-old woman who allegedly advertised her services on social media has been arrested for her part in a “tap-in” scam. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Alleged ‘tap-in’ scammer advertised services on social media
Critical Android vulnerabilities patched—update as soon as you can
Google has patched 6 vulnerabilities in Android including two critical ones, one of which can compromise a device without the user needing to do anything. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Critical Android vulnerabilities patched—update…
Unexpected snail mail packages are being sent with scammy QR codes, warns FBI
Receiving an unexpected package in the post is not always a pleasant surprise. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Unexpected snail mail packages are being sent with scammy QR codes, warns FBI
A week in security (July 28 – August 3)
A list of topics we covered in the week of July 28 to August 3 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (July 28 – August 3)
Apple ID scam leads to $27,000 in-person theft of Ohio man
An Ohio man lost $27,000 after an Apple ID scam text hit his phone. The strangest part? It happened at his doorstep. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Apple ID scam leads to $27,000 in-person…
OpenAI kills “short-lived experiment” where ChatGPT chats could be found on Google
OpenAI removed a short-lived experiment that allowed ChatGPT users to make their conversations discoverable by search engines This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: OpenAI kills “short-lived experiment” where ChatGPT chats could be found on Google
Trump Administration and Big Tech want you to share your health data
The Trump Administration is working with 60 companies on a plan to have Americans voluntarily upload their healthcare and medical data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Trump Administration and Big Tech want you to…
Prison visitor details shared with all inmates at correctional facility
A Florida correctional institution leaked the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of visitors to the facility to every inmate. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Prison visitor details shared with all inmates at correctional…
That seemingly innocent text is probably a scam
Scammers are using texts that appear to have been sent to a wrong number to get targets to engage in a conversation. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: That seemingly innocent text is probably a…
VPN use rises following Online Safety Act’s age verification controls
VPN use is skyrocketing across the UK as the region’s Online Safety Act places age verification controls on adult websites. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: VPN use rises following Online Safety Act’s age verification…
Apple patches multiple vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS. Update now!
Apple has released important security updates for iOS and iPadOS patching 29 vulnerabilities, mostly in WebKit. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Apple patches multiple vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS. Update now!
Tea Dating Advice app has users’ private messages disclosed
After the initial uproar about leaked images, a researcher was able to access Tea Dating app private messages This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Tea Dating Advice app has users’ private messages disclosed
Allianz Life says majority of 1.4 million US customers’ info breached
Allianz notified authorities about a data breach that exposed the information about almost all its US customers This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Allianz Life says majority of 1.4 million US customers’ info breached
How the FBI got everything it wanted (re-air) (Lock and Code S06E15)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we revisit an interview with Joseph Cox about the largest FBI sting operation ever carried out. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How the FBI got everything…
A week in security (July 21 – July 27)
A list of topics we covered in the week of July 21 to July 27 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (July 21 – July 27)
Steam games abused to deliver malware once again
A cybercriminal managed to insert malicious files leading to info stealers in a pre-release of a game on the Steam platform This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Steam games abused to deliver malware once again
Watch out: Instagram users targeted in novel phishing campaign
Phishers are using legitimate looking Instagram emails in order to scam users. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Watch out: Instagram users targeted in novel phishing campaign
Age verification: Child protection or privacy risk?
With more platforms and governments asking for age verification, we look at the options and the implications. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Age verification: Child protection or privacy risk?
Introducing the smarter, more sophisticated Malwarebytes Trusted Advisor, your cybersecurity personal assistant
Malwarebytes Trusted Advisor has had an update, and it’s now sharper, smarter, and more helpful than ever. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Introducing the smarter, more sophisticated Malwarebytes Trusted Advisor, your cybersecurity personal assistant
iPhone vs Android: iPhone users more reckless, less protected online
Lower rates for creating unique passwords, buying items from known websites, and using antivirus leave iPhone users at risk to online scams. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: iPhone vs Android: iPhone users more reckless,…
AI-generated image watermarks can be easily removed, say researchers
The battle to fight misinformation continues. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI-generated image watermarks can be easily removed, say researchers
Proton launches Lumo, a privacy-focused AI chatbot
Proton, known for its privacy focused set of services, announced the introduction of Lumo, a privacy-first Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot. It… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Proton launches Lumo, a privacy-focused AI chatbot
Startup takes personal data stolen by malware and sells it on to other companies
A tech startup is using personal data stolen by infostealer malware that it has found on the dark web, and then selling access to that data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Startup takes personal…
‘Car crash victim’ calls mother for help and $15K bail money. But it’s an AI voice scam
A woman in Florida was tricked into giving thousands of dollars to a scammer after her daughter’s voice was AI-cloned and used in a scam. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: ‘Car crash victim’ calls…
“Ring cameras hacked”? Amazon says no, users not so sure
Ring users on TikTok, Reddit, and X are reporting multiple unauthorized device logins all dating back to May 28. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “Ring cameras hacked”? Amazon says no, users not so sure
A week in security (July 14 – July 20)
A list of topics we covered in the week of July 14 to July 20 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (July 14 – July 20)
Meta execs pay the pain away with $8 billion privacy settlement
Meta executives settled a shareholders’ lawsuit alleging continuous disregard of privacy regulations for the price of $8 billion. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta execs pay the pain away with $8 billion privacy settlement
Adoption agency leaks over a million records
The database contained 1,115,061 records including the names of children, birth parents, adoptive parents, and other potentially sensitive information like case notes. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Adoption agency leaks over a million records
Meta AI chatbot bug could have allowed anyone to see private conversations
A researcher has disclosed how he found a—now fixed—vulnerability in Meta AI that could have allowed others to see private questions and answers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta AI chatbot bug could have…
WeTransfer walks back clause that said it would train AI on your files
File sharing site WeTransfer has rolled back language that allowed it to train machine learning models on any files that its users uploaded. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: WeTransfer walks back clause that said…
Chrome fixes 6 security vulnerabilities. Get the update now!
Google has released an update for its Chrome browser to patch six security vulnerabilities including one zero-day. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Chrome fixes 6 security vulnerabilities. Get the update now!
Dating app scammer cons former US army colonel into leaking national secrets
A former US army colonel faces up to ten years in prison after revealing national secrets on a foreign dating app. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Dating app scammer cons former US army colonel…
Amazon warns 200 million Prime customers that scammers are after their login info
Amazon has emailed 200 million customers to warn them about a rather convincing phishing campaign. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Amazon warns 200 million Prime customers that scammers are after their login info
Is AI “healthy” to use? (Lock and Code S06E14)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Anna Brading and Zach Hinkle about whether using AI is damaging for our health. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Is AI “healthy” to…
CNN, BBC, and CNBC websites impersonated to scam people
Cybercriminals are using sponsored ads and fake news websites to lure victims to investment scams. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: CNN, BBC, and CNBC websites impersonated to scam people
A week in security (July 7 – July 13)
A list of topics we covered in the week of July 7 to July 13 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (July 7 – July 13)