A list of topics we covered in the week of July 7 to July 13 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (July 7 – July 13)
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Deepfake criminals impersonate Marco Rubio to uncover government secrets
Deepfake attacks aren’t just for recruitment and banking fraud; they’ve now reached the highest levels of government. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Deepfake criminals impersonate Marco Rubio to uncover government secrets
McDonald’s AI bot spills data on job applicants
The job applicants’ personal information could be accessed by simply guessing a username and using the password “12345.” This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: McDonald’s AI bot spills data on job applicants
Millions of people spied on by malicious browser extensions in Chrome and Edge
Researchers have discovered a campaign of malicious browser extensions that were available in the official Chrome and Edge web stores. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Millions of people spied on by malicious browser extensions…
A week in security (June 30 – July 6)
A list of topics we covered in the week of June 30 to July 6 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (June 30 – July 6)
Gamers hacked playing Call of Duty: WWII—PC version temporarily taken offline
The Call of Duty team confirmed that the PC edition of WWII has been taken offline following “reports of an issue.” This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Gamers hacked playing Call of Duty: WWII—PC version…
Free certificates for IP addresses: security problem or solution?
Let’s Encrypt has started rolling out certificates for IP addresses. Although it’s a security solution it also offers cybercriminals opportunities. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Free certificates for IP addresses: security problem or solution?
Ransomware negotiator investigated over criminal gang kickbacks
If someone is going to negotiate with criminals for you, that person should at least be on your side. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Ransomware negotiator investigated over criminal gang kickbacks
No thanks: Google lets its Gemini AI access your apps, including messages [updated]
Google says its Gemini AI will soon be able to access your messages, WhatsApp, and utilities on your phone. But we’re struggling to see that as a good thing. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article:…
Update your Chrome to fix new actively exploited zero-day vulnerability
Google has released an urgent update for the Chrome browser to patch a vulnerability which has already been exploited. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update your Chrome to fix new actively exploited zero-day vulnerability
Bluetooth vulnerability in audio devices can be exploited to spy on users
Researchers have found a set of vulnerabilities in Bluetooth connected devices that could allow an attacker to spy on users. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Bluetooth vulnerability in audio devices can be exploited to…
Facebook wants to look at your entire camera roll for “AI restyling” suggestions, and more
Facebook’s pursuit of your personal data continues, and now it has a new target: photos on your phone that you haven’t shared with it yet. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Facebook wants to look…
Corpse-eating selfies, and other ways to trick scammers (Lock and Code S06E14)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Becky Holmes about how she tricks, angers, and jabs at romance scammers online. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Corpse-eating selfies, and other ways…
AT&T to pay compensation to data breach victims. Here’s how to check if you were affected
AT&T is set to pay $177 million to customers affected by two significant data breaches. Were you affected and how can you submit your claim? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AT&T to pay compensation to data…
Android threats rise sharply, with mobile malware jumping by 151% since start of year
We’ve seen several spikes in Android threats since the start of 2025. Here’s how to protect yourself. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Android threats rise sharply, with mobile malware jumping by 151% since start…
A week in security (June 23 – June 29)
A list of topics we covered in the week of June 23 to June 29 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (June 23 – June 29)
Fake DocuSign email hides tricky phishing attempt
An invitation to sign a DocuSign document went through mysterious ways and a way-too-easy Captcha to fingerprint the target. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake DocuSign email hides tricky phishing attempt
Jailbroken AIs are helping cybercriminals to hone their craft
Cybercriminals are using jailbroken AI models to assist them in designing campaigns and improving their tactics. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Jailbroken AIs are helping cybercriminals to hone their craft
Why the Do Not Call Registry doesn’t work
The Do Not Call Registry hardly works. The reason why is simple and frustrating—it was never meant to stop all unwanted calls. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Why the Do Not Call Registry doesn’t…
Facial recognition: Where and how you can opt out
Facial recognition is quickly becoming commonplace. It is important to know where, when, and how you can opt out. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Facial recognition: Where and how you can opt out