A list of topics we covered in the week of October 13 to October 19 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (October 13 – October 19)
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Prosper data breach puts 17 million people at risk of identity theft
While Prosper says no funds or accounts were accessed, the stolen data could lead to targeted phishing and identity theft. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Prosper data breach puts 17 million people at risk…
Under the engineering hood: Why Malwarebytes chose WordPress as its CMS
It might surprise some that a security company would choose WordPress as the backbone of its digital content operations. Here’s what we considered when choosing it. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Under the engineering…
Video call app Huddle01 exposed 600K+ user logs
Privacy left the chat. A misconfigured Kafka broker effectively undid the anonymity many users rely on. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Video call app Huddle01 exposed 600K+ user logs
Roku accused of selling children’s data to advertisers and brokers
Florida claims Roku ignored clear signs its users were minors, collecting and selling viewing habits, voice recordings and precise locations. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Roku accused of selling children’s data to advertisers and…
Mango discloses data breach at third-party provider
The fashion retailer says a breach at a marketing partner exposed limited contact details—but no financial data or passwords. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Mango discloses data breach at third-party provider
TikTok scam sells you access to your own fake money
We dive into the “last goodbye” messages sent via TikTok that lead victims to a crypto paywall scam. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: TikTok scam sells you access to your own fake money
Scammers are still sending us their fake Robinhood security alerts
Fake alerts claim your Robinhood account is at risk. The link leads to a convincing copy of the site—but it’s built to steal your login. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Scammers are still sending…
Satellites leak voice calls, text messages and more
Scientists have revealed a gaping hole in global telecom security, intercepting personal and business data from geostationary satellites. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Satellites leak voice calls, text messages and more
AI-driven scams are preying on Gen Z’s digital lives
Gone are the days when extortion was only the plot line of crime dramas—today, these threatening tactics target anyone with a smartphone, especially Gen Z. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI-driven scams are preying…
Pixel-stealing “Pixnapping” attack targets Android devices
Imagine if a rogue app could glimpse tiny bits of your screen—even the parts you thought were secure, like your 2FA codes. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Pixel-stealing “Pixnapping” attack targets Android devices
Phishing scams exploit New York’s inflation refund program
Scammers are texting residents, urging them to “verify payment details” to claim their refund. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Phishing scams exploit New York’s inflation refund program
Researchers break OpenAI guardrails
The maker of ChatGPT released a toolkit to help protect its AI from attack earlier this month. Almost immediately, someone broke it. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Researchers break OpenAI guardrails
Phishing Scams Exploit New York’s Inflation Refund Program
Scammers are texting residents, urging them to “verify payment details” to claim their refund. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Phishing Scams Exploit New York’s Inflation Refund Program
A week in security (October 6 – October 12)
A list of topics we covered in the week of October 6 to October 12 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (October 6 – October 12)
Your passwords don’t need so many fiddly characters, NIST says
It’s once again time to change your passwords, but if one government agency has its way, this might be the very last time you do it. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Your passwords don’t…
Apple voices concerns over age-check law that could put user privacy at risk
The more sensitive data that companies have to collect and store, the greater the consequences for users if it’s breached. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Apple voices concerns over age-check law that could put…
Millions of (very) private chats exposed by two AI companion apps
Two AI “girlfriend” apps have blabbed millions of intimate conversations from more than 400,000 users. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Millions of (very) private chats exposed by two AI companion apps
Fake VPN and streaming app drops malware that drains your bank account
Mobdro Pro IP TV + VPN hides Klopatra, a new Android Trojan that lets attackers steal banking credentials. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake VPN and streaming app drops malware that drains your bank…
California just put people back in control of their data
California just passed 14 new privacy and AI laws. We’re highlighting a few that give users real control over their personal data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: California just put people back in control…