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…
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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…
One stolen iPhone uncovered a network smuggling thousands of devices to China
Turns out Apple’s ‘Find My’ feature isn’t just for when your phone slips down the side of the couch. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: One stolen iPhone uncovered a network smuggling thousands of devices…
Modeling scams see mature models as attractive new prospects
Modeling scammers are reinventing old tricks for the social media age—targeting not just the young, but older adults too. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Modeling scams see mature models as attractive new prospects
Is your computer mouse eavesdropping on you?
Researchers have found a method they called Mic-E-Mouse, which turns your computer mouse into a spy that can listen in on your conversations. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Is your computer mouse eavesdropping on…
“Can you test my game?” Fake itch.io pages spread hidden malware to gamers
One click, total mess. A convincing itch-style page can drop a stealthy stager instead of a game. Here’s how to spot it and what to do if you clicked. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article:…
Don’t connect your wallet: Best Wallet cryptocurrency scam is making the rounds
A text message tried to lure us to a fake Best Wallet site posing as an airdrop event to steal our crypto. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Don’t connect your wallet: Best Wallet cryptocurrency…
Troops and veterans’ personal information leaked in CPAP Medical data breach
The leak exposed the names, Social Security numbers, and health details of more than 90,000 military patients, troops, veterans, and their families. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Troops and veterans’ personal information leaked in…
Discord warns users after data stolen in third-party breach
The stolen data includes names, emails, limited billing information, and some government-ID images. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Discord warns users after data stolen in third-party breach
Phishers target 1Password users with convincing fake breach alert
Attackers are using realistic-looking 1Password emails to trick users into handing over their vault logins. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Phishers target 1Password users with convincing fake breach alert
What’s there to save about social media? (Lock and Code S06E20)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Twitter’s first employee, Rabble, about saving the best parts of social media today. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: What’s there to save about…