He created Gmail accounts, impersonated real US researchers, and convinced NASA, the military, and universities to hand over sensitive code. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Chinese engineer stole US military and NASA software for…
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A week in security (April 20 – April 26)
A list of topics we covered in the week of April 20 to April 26 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (April 20 – April 26)
Medical data of 500,000 UK volunteers listed for sale on Alibaba
Despite strict access controls, medical data from half a million UK Biobank volunteers ended up listed for sale on Alibaba. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Medical data of 500,000 UK volunteers listed for sale…
How cyberattacks on companies affect everyone
We look at how cybercrime targeting companies affects all of us, especially their customers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How cyberattacks on companies affect everyone
Apple fixes iOS bug that kept deleted notifications, including chat previews
A vulnerability in iPhones and iPads allowed law enforcement to recover deleted notifications, including Signal message previews. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Apple fixes iOS bug that kept deleted notifications, including chat previews
Roblox clamps down on chats and age checks as legal pressure builds
Roblox is paying millions to settle child safety claims while rolling out strict age checks and chat limits that could reshape how kids use the platform. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Roblox clamps down…
Malicious trading website drops malware that hands your browser to attackers
A fake TradingView AI agent site leads to malware that can take over your browser, steal your accounts and financial data, and open the door to further attacks. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malicious…
Researcher claims Claude Desktop installs “spyware” on macOS
A security researcher claims Claude Desktop installed spyware on his Mac. We examine the findings. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Researcher claims Claude Desktop installs “spyware” on macOS
Fake Google Antigravity downloads are stealing accounts in minutes
Another AI launch, another trap. A trojanized Google Antigravity installer runs like normal, but secretly hands over your accounts to the attackers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake Google Antigravity downloads are stealing accounts…
Real Apple notifications are being used to drive tech support scams
Scammers have found a way to abuse legitimate Apple notification emails to trick people into calling fake tech support numbers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Real Apple notifications are being used to drive tech…
Android 17 ends all-or-nothing access to your contacts
Apps have been taking your whole contact list for years. Android 17 finally makes them ask for less. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Android 17 ends all-or-nothing access to your contacts
Big Tech can stop scams. They just don’t (Lock and Code S07E08)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Marti DeLiema about what really works in protecting older adults from financial scams. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Big Tech can stop scams.…
Mythos: An AI tool too powerful for public release
Anthropic is keeping Mythos out of public hands, with limited access for select organizations over fears it could be misused. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Mythos: An AI tool too powerful for public release
A week in security (April 13 – April 19)
A list of topics we covered in the week of April 13 to April 19 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (April 13 – April 19)
This old-school scam is still working
We sent Tess to investigate a classic Nigerian advance-fee scam with a new twist. Sadly, these old scams are still in play because they work. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: This old-school scam is…
“Your shipment has arrived” email hides remote access software
This DHL-themed email tries to get recipients to install remote access software attackers can use to deploy further malware, including ransomware. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “Your shipment has arrived” email hides remote access…
Browser Guard gets even better with Access Control
Take control of pesky permission pop-ups and decide exactly which websites can access your camera, microphone, location, and send you notifications. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Browser Guard gets even better with Access Control
“iCloud storage is full” scam is back, and now it wants your payment details
Apple users: Watch out for “upgrade now or lose your photos” scams that rush you into handing over your payment details. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “iCloud storage is full” scam is back, and…
A fake Slack download is giving attackers a hidden desktop on your machine
This trojanized Slack installer looks normal, but quietly gives attackers an invisible desktop to access your accounts and data. We take a deep dive into the attack. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A fake…
Booking.com breach gives scammers what they need to target guests
Guest reservation data stolen from the booking giant can be used by scammers to impersonate hotels to steal payment and personal info. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Booking.com breach gives scammers what they need…