Tech support scams have evolved beyond fake virus warnings. Here’s how scammers reach their targets now, and how to stay safe.
Category: Malwarebytes
Scammers are getting smarter about where they target you
New Malwarebytes research reveals how different scams are tailored to different platforms.
153M+ driver’s licenses for sale on new dark web platform
The FBI is investigating a possible breach of idscan.net linked to 153 million driver’s license scans for sale online.
Two critical Chrome flaws put users at risk on malicious websites
Update Chrome now: Two critical vulnerabilities could allow a malicious website to run code on your device.
Dark web site puts 153 million driver’s licenses and millions more IDs up for sale
The FBI is investigating a possible breach of idscan.net linked to 153 million driver’s license scans for sale online.
Your AI chats could be used in court
What you tell an AI chatbot could come back to haunt you in court. The Washington Post found chat histories already used in 12 legal cases.
Fake GTA 6 leaked copy drains your crypto wallet
A fake GTA 6 leak is using wallet-draining code to steal cryptocurrency, tokens, and NFTs from eager fans.
TerminalFix looks like ClickFix, but delivers a very different payload
The familiar ClickFix fake CAPTCHA trick has been adapted to deliver a payload that can give attackers access to the victim’s wider network.
Infostealers are hijacking Claude accounts at users’ expense
Anthropic has warned that infostealers are stealing Claude session cookies to access users’ accounts and consume usage at their expense.
McKesson confirms cyber incident after ShinyHunters claims patient-data theft
Healthcare company McKesson acknowledged a data breach. ShinyHunters claims to have stolen hundred of millions of records
A week in security (August 24 – August 30)
A list of topics we covered in the week of August 24 to August 30 of 2026
Protect your WhatsApp account with new passkey and 2FA upgrades
WhatsApp has introduced three security upgrades. Here’s what to turn on to better protect your account.
The AI agent swarm that attacked Hugging Face is a warning for the future
An army of AI agents was responsible for the Hugging Face incident. What does it mean for the future of AI?
Flock wants privacy to meet surveillance halfway
Flock’s CEO wants a compromise between privacy and public safety, but the public has already compromised enough.
Fake listings can turn trusted platforms into scam springboards
A trusted name on a trusted platform does not guarantee a trustworthy listing. It could still lead to a tech support scammer.
Fake Apple Pay charge brings the classic tech support scam to your phone
Built for mobile users, this tech support scam uses a fake Apple Pay alert and browser tricks to pressure victims into calling a scam number.
New Instagram and Facebook rules set a default two-hour limit for teens
Meta will pay up to $17 billion and introduce new protections for US teens to settle a landmark child safety case.
Update Chrome before you browse again
Chrome’s latest update fixes 327 security vulnerabilities, including some that malicious websites could exploit as soon as you visit them.
Popular school apps may be sharing student data with advertisers
A Utah investigation found educational apps collecting unauthorized student data and sharing information with third parties and advertisers.
Beware of fake Indeed interview apps used to install spyware
Scammers are posing as employers on Indeed to trick job seekers into installing fake Android interview apps that deliver malware.