Malwarebytes Scam Guard is now on Windows and Mac, providing the same free tool for spotting scams previously available on mobile. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Scam Guard for desktop: A second set of eyes for…
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Update Chrome now: Zero-day bug allows code execution via malicious webpages
Google has released an emergency update to patch an actively exploited zero-day—the first Chrome zero-day of the year. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update Chrome now: Zero-day bug allows code execution via malicious webpages
Hobby coder accidentally creates vacuum robot army
A hobby coding experiment reportedly exposed live camera feeds, microphones, and floor plans from thousands of robot vacuums worldwide. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Hobby coder accidentally creates vacuum robot army
ClickFix added nslookup commands to its arsenal for downloading RATs
Microsoft researchers found a ClickFix campaign that uses the nslookup tool to have users infect their own system with a Remote Access Trojan. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: ClickFix added nslookup commands to its…
A week in security (February 9 – February 15)
A list of topics we covered in the week of February 9 to February 15 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (February 9 – February 15)
How to find and remove credential-stealing Chrome extensions
Researchers have uncovered 30 Chrome extensions stealing user data. Here’s how to check your browser and remove any malicious extensions step by step. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to find and remove credential-stealing…
Fake shops target Winter Olympics 2026 fans
Olympic merchandise is already being used as bait. We’ve identified nearly 20 fake shop sites targeting fans globally. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake shops target Winter Olympics 2026 fans
Outlook add-in goes rogue and steals 4,000 credentials and payment data
The once popular Outlook add-in AgreeTo was turned into a powerful phishing kit after the developer abandoned the project. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Outlook add-in goes rogue and steals 4,000 credentials and payment…
Child exploitation, grooming, and social media addiction claims put Meta on trial
Landmark trials now underway allege Meta failed to protect children from sexual exploitation, grooming, and addiction-driven design. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Child exploitation, grooming, and social media addiction claims put Meta on trial
Apple patches zero-day flaw that could let attackers take control of devices
Apple issued security updates for all devices which include a patch for an actively exploited zero-day—tracked as CVE-2026-20700. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Apple patches zero-day flaw that could let attackers take control of…
Criminals are using AI website builders to clone major brands
AI-assisted website builders are making it far easier for scammers to impersonate well-known and trusted brands, including Malwarebytes. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Criminals are using AI website builders to clone major brands
February 2026 Patch Tuesday includes six actively exploited zero-days
Microsoft’s February Patch Tuesday fixes 59 flaws—including six zero-days already under active attack. How bad are they? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: February 2026 Patch Tuesday includes six actively exploited zero-days
Malwarebytes earns PCMag Best Tech Brand spot, scores 100% with MRG Effitas
Malwarebytes is not only one of PCMag’s Best Tech Brands for 2026, it also scored 100% on the MRG Effitas consumer security product test. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malwarebytes earns PCMag Best Tech…
Discord will limit profiles to teen-appropriate mode until you verify your age
Discord will make all profiles teen-appropriate by default until you prove you’re an adult. What you’d “miss” may not be all that terrible. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Discord will limit profiles to teen-appropriate…
How safe are kids using social media? We did the groundwork
Our research found that mainstream platforms often protect children well—until curiosity or the wrong settings get in the way. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How safe are kids using social media? We did the…
Man tricked hundreds of women into handing over Snapchat security codes
Hacked Snapchat accounts and secret filming with smart glasses, this week served two reminders of how women’s privacy is still being violated. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Man tricked hundreds of women into handing…
Is your phone listening to you? (re-air) (Lock and Code S07E03)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we revisit an episode from 2025 in which we tried to answer: Is your phone listening to you? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Is your phone…
AI chat app leak exposes 300 million messages tied to 25 million users
A security researcher found an exposed database belonging to the Chat & Ask AI app, once again traced back to a Firebase misconfiguration. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI chat app leak exposes 300…
Fake 7-Zip downloads are turning home PCs into proxy nodes
A convincing lookalike of the popular 7-Zip archiver site has been silently turning victims’ machines into residential proxy nodes. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake 7-Zip downloads are turning home PCs into proxy nodes
A week in security (February 2 – February 8)
A list of topics we covered in the week of February 2 to February 8 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (February 2 – February 8)