The state of Texas reached a mammoth financial agreement with Google last week, securing $1.375 billion in payments to settle two lawsuits concerning the use of consumers’ data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google…
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A week in security (May 4 – May 10)
A list of topics we covered in the week of May 4 to May 10 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 4 – May 10)
A week in security (May 4 – May 10)
A list of topics we covered in the week of May 4 to May 10 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 4 – May 10)
Google Chrome will use AI to block tech support scam websites
Google announced it will equip Chrome with an AI driven method to detect and block Tech Support Scam websites This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google Chrome will use AI to block tech support scam…
Cyber criminals impersonate payroll, HR and benefits platforms to steal information and funds
As per a recent FBI warning, criminals are phishing users of payroll, and similar platforms to not only steal their credentials but also their funds. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Cyber criminals impersonate payroll,…
Tired of Google sponsored ads? So are we! That’s why we’re introducing the option to block them on iOS
We’re rolling out a brand new feature in Malwarebytes for iOS: the ability to block Google sponsored ads directly on Safari. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Tired of Google sponsored ads? So are we!…
Passwords in the age of AI: We need to find alternatives
The age of AI guessing our passwords is upon us, and we need to change the ways we authenticate and use passwords where we have no alternatives. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Passwords in…
WhatsApp hack: Meta wins payout over NSO Group spyware
Meta has won almost $170m in damages from Israel-based NSO Group, maker of the Pegasus spyware. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: WhatsApp hack: Meta wins payout over NSO Group spyware
FBI issues warning as scammers target victims of crime
The FBI has warned scammers are impersonating the IC3, tricking victims by claiming to be able to recover funds. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: FBI issues warning as scammers target victims of crime
“Your privacy is a promise we don’t break”: Dating app Raw exposes sensitive user data
A relatively new app called Raw that aims to rewrite the rules of dating is the latest to trip over its coattails by exposing user data to anyone who asked for it. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read…
Android fixes 47 vulnerabilities, including one zero-day. Update as soon as you can!
Google has patched 47 Android vulnerabilities in its May update, including an actively exploited FreeType vulnerability. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Android fixes 47 vulnerabilities, including one zero-day. Update as soon as you can!
The AI chatbot cop squad is here (Lock and Code S06E09)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Emanuel Maiberg and Jason Koebler about Overwatch, an AI chatbot tool sold to US police. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: The AI chatbot…
A week in security (April 27 – May 3)
A list of topics we covered in the week of April 27 to May 3 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (April 27 – May 3)
A list of topics we covered in the week of April 27 to May 3 of 2025
A list of topics we covered in the week of April 27 to May 3 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A list of topics we covered in the week of April 27…
On world password day, Microsoft says fewer passwords, more passkeys
Passwords are becoming things of the past. Passkeys are more secure, easier to manage, and speed up the log in process This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: On world password day, Microsoft says fewer passwords,…
Apple AirPlay SDK devices at risk of takeover—make sure you update
Researchers found a set of vulnerabilities that puts all devices leveraging Apple’s AirPlay at risk. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Apple AirPlay SDK devices at risk of takeover—make sure you update
The 3 biggest cybersecurity threats to small businesses
These 3 cybersecurity threats may not be the most sophisticated, but they’re the most effective—and serious—threats for small businesses. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: The 3 biggest cybersecurity threats to small businesses
Zero-day attacks on browsers and smartphones drop, says Google
Cybercriminals are having less success targeting end-user technology with zero-day attacks, said Google’s security team this week. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Zero-day attacks on browsers and smartphones drop, says Google
Fake Social Security Statement emails trick users into installing remote tool
Fake emails pretending to come from the US Social Security Administration try to get targets to install ScreenConnect for remote access. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake Social Security Statement emails trick users into…
Digital rampage saw ex-Disney employee remove nut allergy info from menus, dox co-workers, and more
A former Disney employee has been sentenced to three years in prison for computer fraud and identity theft. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Digital rampage saw ex-Disney employee remove nut allergy info from menus,…