When you delete a file, it’s not really gone. We explain what really happens to deleted files and how File Shredder erases them for good. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Delete doesn’t mean gone.…
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A week in security (March 9 – March 15)
A list of topics we covered in the week of March 9 to March 15 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (March 9 – March 15)
Watch out for fake Malwarebytes renewal notices in your calendar
Scammers are sending fake calendar “renewal” notices impersonating Malwarebytes to trick victims into calling a fake billing number. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Watch out for fake Malwarebytes renewal notices in your calendar
Google patches two Chrome zero-days under active attack. Update now
Google has released an out-of-band Chrome update to patch two zero-day vulnerabilities that are already being actively exploited. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google patches two Chrome zero-days under active attack. Update now
Fake Temu Coin airdrop uses ClickFix trick to install stealthy malware
A fake $TEMU crypto airdrop uses the ClickFix trick to make victims run malware themselves and quietly installs a remote-access backdoor. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake Temu Coin airdrop uses ClickFix trick to…
Apple patches Coruna exploit kit flaws for older iOS versions
Apple issued security updates for older iOS and iPadOS versions to close vulnerabilities exploited by the Coruna exploit kit. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Apple patches Coruna exploit kit flaws for older iOS versions
This Android vulnerability can break your lock screen in under 60 seconds
Researchers showed how attackers could pull encryption keys, recover the PIN, and access sensitive data from affected devices. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: This Android vulnerability can break your lock screen in under 60…
Microsoft Authenticator could leak login codes—update your app now
A bug in Microsoft Authenticator on Android and iOS could allow malicious apps on the same device to intercept authentication codes or sign-in links. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Microsoft Authenticator could leak login…
Meta rolls out anti-scam tools across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger
New AI-powered protections aim to detect impersonation attempts, suspicious friend requests, and scam messages. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta rolls out anti-scam tools across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger
Phishers hide scam links with IPv6 trick in “free toothbrush” emails
United Healthcare impersonators are using an IPv6 trick to hide the real destination of phishing links in emails promising free Oral-B toothbrushes. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Phishers hide scam links with IPv6 trick…
Sextortion “I recorded you” emails reuse passwords found in disposable inboxes
“You pervert, I recorded you!” sextortion emails include real passwords harvested from public temporary email inboxes. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Sextortion “I recorded you” emails reuse passwords found in disposable inboxes
Watch out for tax-season robocalls pushing fake “relief programs”
Scammers are targeting Americans with robocalls during tax season. Here’s how to spot the scam. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Watch out for tax-season robocalls pushing fake “relief programs”
March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes two zero-day vulnerabilities
Microsoft patched 79 security vulnerabilities this month, including bugs that could let attackers escalate privileges or crash critical services. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes two zero-day vulnerabilities
How to see your Google Search history (and delete it)
Google knows a lot about you. Here’s how to check your Google Search history and how to prevent future tracking. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to see your Google Search history (and delete…
Signal and WhatsApp accounts targeted in phishing campaign
Dutch intelligence warns that attackers are hijacking Signal and WhatsApp accounts by tricking users into sharing verification codes or linking a malicious device. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Signal and WhatsApp accounts targeted in…
Hackers may have breached FBI wiretap network via supply chain
A suspected breach of the FBI’s wiretap network has investigators asking whether a nation-state was involved. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Hackers may have breached FBI wiretap network via supply chain
Quiz sites trick users into enabling unwanted browser notifications
The quiz is just bait. The real goal is to win permission to send browser notifications that can later be used for ads, scams, or shady promotions. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Quiz sites…
Fake Claude Code install pages hit Windows and Mac users with infostealers
Researchers uncovered fake Claude Code install pages spreading infostealers that steal passwords and browser sessions. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake Claude Code install pages hit Windows and Mac users with infostealers
A week in security (March 2 – March 8)
A list of topics we covered in the week of March 2 to March 8 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (March 2 – March 8)
Ring doorbells: Won’t you see my neighbor? (Lock and Code S07E05)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Matthew Guariglia about Ring smart doorbells and the surveillance network they create. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Ring doorbells: Won’t you see my…