They say they have videos, malware, and total control of your devices. Here’s how to read a sextortion email like a security researcher instead of a victim. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “Total access…
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Inside the dark web: Stolen identities for 95¢, malware, and scams-for-hire
We spent 48 hours exploring the dark web and found stolen identities, malware, scams, and a thriving cybercrime economy. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Inside the dark web: Stolen identities for 95¢, malware, and…
Meta pauses controversial employee-tracking program after security review
Meta has paused its controversial employee-tracking program. Unfortunately, employee privacy wasn’t what stopped it. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta pauses controversial employee-tracking program after security review
Hackers steal passport and driver’s license data of 3 million Texans
A breach at a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department vendor exposed personal information belonging to more than three million Texans. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Hackers steal passport and driver’s license data of 3…
GTA 6 early access is nothing but a scam
No matter what a website claims, nobody is selling legitimate GTA 6 early access. And scammers are counting on fans believing otherwise. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: GTA 6 early access is nothing but…
Thousands of D-Link routers under control of AryStinger botnet
Thousands of outdated D-Link routers have been absorbed into the AryStinger botnet, with no future security updates available to protect them. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Thousands of D-Link routers under control of AryStinger…
Document delivery scams: What are they and what’s their goal?
A seemingly official voicemail turned out to be a scam. Learn how document delivery scams work and what to do if you receive one. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Document delivery scams: What are…
A week in security (June 15 – June 21)
A list of topics we covered in the week of June 15 to June 21 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (June 15 – June 21)
Nearly 15,000 infected websites cleaned in SocGholish crackdown
Thousands of everyday websites were cleaned as part of a global operation targeting the malware network behind fake browser update scams. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Nearly 15,000 infected websites cleaned in SocGholish crackdown
Apple patches Beats Studio Buds flaw that could turn earbuds into a wiretap
Apple has patched a year-old Bluetooth vulnerability that could have let nearby attackers listen through Beats Studio Buds’ microphone. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Apple patches Beats Studio Buds flaw that could turn earbuds…
Microsoft working on a fix for RoguePlanet, a flaw that grants full PC control
Microsoft says it’s working on a fix for an unpatched Defender vulnerability that can give attackers the highest level of access on Windows. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Microsoft working on a fix for…
Retro gaming fans are the new target for fake GitHub malware
Retro gaming fans should be careful with GitHub projects that claim to be tools or plugins for their consoles. We looked at one example aimed at PlayStation Vita owners. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article:…
Kodak confirms breach as ShinyHunters’ leak threat reaches deadline
The photography giant confirmed a data breach after ShinyHunters claimed it stole 2.2 million records and threatened to leak them. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Kodak confirms breach as ShinyHunters’ leak threat reaches deadline
Roblox developers are losing entire games to malware attacks
Attackers are using fake job offers and malware to steal accounts, Robux, and Roblox games from the developers who build them. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Roblox developers are losing entire games to malware…
Rokarolla Android malware can take over your phone and steal banking logins
Researchers have uncovered an Android banking Trojan that targets more than 200 banking and cryptocurrency apps and can take over infected devices. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Rokarolla Android malware can take over your…
24 billion stolen records exposed online. Here’s what to do
Researchers found an exposed collection of 24 billion stolen records, including usernames, passwords, and other sensitive account data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 24 billion stolen records exposed online. Here’s what to do
24 billion stolen records found in giant data dump. Check if you’re affected
Researchers found an exposed collection of 24 billion stolen records, including usernames, passwords, and other sensitive account data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 24 billion stolen records found in giant data dump. Check if…
Malwarebytes earns AV-TEST Top Product award, aces other third-party tests
Malwarebytes got top marks in independent tests against malware, phishing, and other online threats. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malwarebytes earns AV-TEST Top Product award, aces other third-party tests
“Free World Cup stream” sites are serving scams, not football
We found dozens of fake World Cup streaming sites using football as bait to funnel visitors through a malicious advertising network. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “Free World Cup stream” sites are serving scams,…
Cardiac patients’ medical data stolen and held to ransom
Cardiac monitoring provider iRhythm has been hit by a data theft followed by an extortion attempt. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Cardiac patients’ medical data stolen and held to ransom