By making social accounts public, the new policy exposes private data that attackers can use for targeting, impersonation, or extortion. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: The US digital doxxing of H-1B applicants is a…
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Google ads funnel Mac users to poisoned AI chats that spread the AMOS infostealer
Criminals make malicious ChatGPT and Grok conversations appear at the top of common Google searches—leading users straight to the Atomic macOS Stealer. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google ads funnel Mac users to poisoned…
How private is your VPN?
After years of trying VPNs for myself, privacy-minded family members, and a few mission-critical projects, here’s what I wish everyone knew. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How private is your VPN?
DroidLock malware locks you out of your Android device and demands ransom
Researchers have found Android malware that holds your files and your device hostage until you pay the ransom. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: DroidLock malware locks you out of your Android device and demands…
Malwarebytes for Mac now has smarter, deeper scans
Say hello to the upgraded Malwarebytes for Mac, with stronger protection and more control. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malwarebytes for Mac now has smarter, deeper scans
Another Chrome zero-day under attack: update now
If we’re lucky, this update will close out 2025’s run of Chrome zero-days. This one is a V8 type-confusion issue already being exploited in the wild. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Another Chrome zero-day…
December Patch Tuesday fixes three zero-days, including one that hijacks Windows devices
The update patches three zero-days and introduces a new PowerShell warning meant to help you avoid accidentally running unsafe code from the web. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: December Patch Tuesday fixes three zero-days,…
GhostFrame phishing kit fuels widespread attacks against millions
GhostFrame uses dynamic subdomains and hidden iframes to help attackers slip past basic security tools. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: GhostFrame phishing kit fuels widespread attacks against millions
Prompt injection is a problem that may never be fixed, warns NCSC
The NCSC warns that prompt injection is unlikely to be mitigated in the same way SQL injection was. How do they compare? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Prompt injection is a problem that may…
EU fines X $140m, tied to verification rules that make impostor scams easier
The core problem persists: anyone can still buy a ‘verified’ checkmark from X, so don’t take their authenticity for granted. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: EU fines X $140m, tied to verification rules that…
Deepfakes, AI resumes, and the growing threat of fake applicants
Attackers are blending automation, impersonation, and social engineering to get inside organizations. Here’s how to spot the signs. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Deepfakes, AI resumes, and the growing threat of fake applicants
How phishers hide banking scams behind free Cloudflare Pages
We found a campaign that hosts fake login pages on Cloudflare Pages and sends the stolen info straight to Telegram. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How phishers hide banking scams behind free Cloudflare Pages
Scammers harvesting Facebook photos to stage fake kidnappings, warns FBI
Family photos pulled from social media are being used as “proof-of-life” in virtual kidnapping scams, the FBI warns. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Scammers harvesting Facebook photos to stage fake kidnappings, warns FBI
A week in security (December 1 – December 7)
A list of topics we covered in the week of December 1 to December 7 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (December 1 – December 7)
Leaks show Intellexa burning zero-days to keep Predator spyware running
A fresh investigation uncovers how Predator spyware still reaches victims through high-priced, newly bought zero-days. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Leaks show Intellexa burning zero-days to keep Predator spyware running
How scammers use fake insurance texts to steal your identity
We follow the trail of a simple insurance text scam to show how it can spiral into full-blown identity theft. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How scammers use fake insurance texts to steal your…
Canadian police trialing facial recognition bodycams
Facial recognition software has long been criticized for accuracy issues and past wrongful arrests. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Canadian police trialing facial recognition bodycams
Canadian police trialling facial recognition bodycams
Facial recognition software has long been criticized for accuracy issues and past wrongful arrests. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Canadian police trialling facial recognition bodycams
Update Chrome now: Google fixes 13 security issues affecting billions
Google has pushed out a Chrome update with 13 security fixes, including a high-severity flaw in Digital Credentials. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update Chrome now: Google fixes 13 security issues affecting billions
Attackers have a new way to slip past your MFA
Attackers are using a tool called Evilginx to steal session cookies, letting them bypass the need for a multi-factor authentication (MFA) token. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Attackers have a new way to slip…