Google and Mozilla released security updates for Chrome and Firefox on October 27. Update your browser as soon as you can.
Category: Malwarebytes
Have an older iPhone or iPad? Apple has a security update for you
Apple has backported a fix for a CoreGraphics flaw reportedly exploited in targeted attacks to the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR, and seventh-generation iPad.
A week in security (October 19 – October 25)
A list of topics we covered in the week of October 19 to October 25 of 2026
Five election scams to watch out for
Election messages can ask you to register, donate, take a survey, or buy merchandise. Here’s how to check before you click or pay.
Artificial Intimacy: Love and lies in the age of AI
Our latest report reveals how AI is reshaping our relationships, blurring what feels authentic, and creating new ways for intimacy to be exploited.
The web’s having a rough week. Here’s how to browse safely
PHP and Node.js flaws, hacked sites, fake updates, and rogue certificates can put you at risk even on trusted websites. Here’s how to stay safe.
Samsung TVs without mics may listen through soundbars, researcher says
The most startling claim is that a Samsung TV without a built-in microphone may use a connected soundbar or Bluetooth microphone to listen to the room.
Banks are blocking AI agents from customer accounts
Banks say third-party AI agents put customer accounts at risk. Is security the only concern?
Chrome and Firefox updates fix serious security flaws. Install them now
Google and Mozilla released security updates for Chrome and Firefox on October 27. Update your browser as soon as you can.
Popcorn Time’s forgotten updater left millions of devices exposed to hijacking
The update process for an abandoned streaming app could let attackers take over PCs. If you ever used Popcorn Time, check your devices.
AI Halloween videos: Who’s getting your photos?
Before you turn yourself into a zombie, check who’s getting your photos. Some Halloween AI sites offer little information about who’s behind them.
Patient records exposed in Quest breach: What you need to know
Quest Diagnostics says a breach affected personal information and patient records. Here’s what patients need to know and what to do now.
A week in security (October 19 – October 25)
A list of topics we covered in the week of October 19 to October 25 of 2026
Five election scams to watch out for
Election messages can ask you to register, donate, take a survey, or buy merchandise. Here’s how to check before you click or pay.
Artificial Intimacy: Love and lies in the age of AI
Our latest report reveals how AI is reshaping our relationships, blurring what feels authentic, and creating new ways for intimacy to be exploited.
The web’s having a rough week. Here’s how to browse safely
PHP and Node.js flaws, hacked sites, fake updates, and rogue certificates can put you at risk even on trusted websites. Here’s how to stay safe.
Samsung TVs without mics may listen through soundbars, researcher says
The most startling claim is that a Samsung TV without a built-in microphone may use a connected soundbar or Bluetooth microphone to listen to the room.
Popcorn Time’s forgotten updater left millions of devices exposed to hijacking
The update process for an abandoned streaming app could let attackers take over PCs. If you ever used Popcorn Time, check your devices.
AI Halloween videos: Who’s getting your photos?
Before you turn yourself into a zombie, check who’s getting your photos. Some Halloween AI sites offer little information about who’s behind them.
Patient records exposed in Quest breach: What you need to know
Quest Diagnostics says a breach affected personal information and patient records. Here’s what patients need to know and what to do now.