The UK’s competition watchdog says Apple’s “walled garden” gives it too much control—and may soon force it to allow rival app stores on iPhones. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Apple may have to open…
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Meta boosts scam protection on WhatsApp and Messenger
This is part of its broader push to fight impersonation and fraud, after removing more than 21,000 fake customer-support pages from Facebook. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta boosts scam protection on WhatsApp and…
Over 100 Chrome extensions break WhatsApp’s anti-spam rules
The add-ons abuse WhatsApp Web to blast bulk messages, sidestepping both Chrome’s extension policies and WhatsApp’s anti-spam rules. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Over 100 Chrome extensions break WhatsApp’s anti-spam rules
Windows update breaks USB support in recovery mode
Microsoft’s October update disabled USB keyboards and mice in Windows Recovery Mode, leaving unlucky users with two problems for the price of one. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Windows update breaks USB support in…
You can poison AI with just 250 dodgy documents
Anthropic’s new research shows how easy it could be to poison AI models—proof that even small manipulations can have big effects. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: You can poison AI with just 250 dodgy…
Home Depot Halloween phish gives users a fright, not a freebie
Boo! A Home Depot Halloween “giveaway” isn’t a treat—it’s a phishing trick. Fake links, tracking pixels, and compromised sites are the real prizes here. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Home Depot Halloween phish gives…
What does Google know about me? (Lock and Code S06E21)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast… Google is everywhere in our lives. It’s reach into our data extends just… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: What does Google know about me? (Lock and…
Chinese gangs made over $1 billion targeting Americans with scam texts
Chinese gangs are using US SIM farms and money mules to run industrial-scale text scams that steal and launder Americans’ card data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Chinese gangs made over $1 billion targeting…
A week in security (October 13 – October 19)
A list of topics we covered in the week of October 13 to October 19 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (October 13 – October 19)
Prosper data breach puts 17 million people at risk of identity theft
While Prosper says no funds or accounts were accessed, the stolen data could lead to targeted phishing and identity theft. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Prosper data breach puts 17 million people at risk…
Under the engineering hood: Why Malwarebytes chose WordPress as its CMS
It might surprise some that a security company would choose WordPress as the backbone of its digital content operations. Here’s what we considered when choosing it. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Under the engineering…
Video call app Huddle01 exposed 600K+ user logs
Privacy left the chat. A misconfigured Kafka broker effectively undid the anonymity many users rely on. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Video call app Huddle01 exposed 600K+ user logs
Roku accused of selling children’s data to advertisers and brokers
Florida claims Roku ignored clear signs its users were minors, collecting and selling viewing habits, voice recordings and precise locations. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Roku accused of selling children’s data to advertisers and…
Mango discloses data breach at third-party provider
The fashion retailer says a breach at a marketing partner exposed limited contact details—but no financial data or passwords. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Mango discloses data breach at third-party provider
TikTok scam sells you access to your own fake money
We dive into the “last goodbye” messages sent via TikTok that lead victims to a crypto paywall scam. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: TikTok scam sells you access to your own fake money
Scammers are still sending us their fake Robinhood security alerts
Fake alerts claim your Robinhood account is at risk. The link leads to a convincing copy of the site—but it’s built to steal your login. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Scammers are still sending…
Satellites leak voice calls, text messages and more
Scientists have revealed a gaping hole in global telecom security, intercepting personal and business data from geostationary satellites. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Satellites leak voice calls, text messages and more
AI-driven scams are preying on Gen Z’s digital lives
Gone are the days when extortion was only the plot line of crime dramas—today, these threatening tactics target anyone with a smartphone, especially Gen Z. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI-driven scams are preying…
Pixel-stealing “Pixnapping” attack targets Android devices
Imagine if a rogue app could glimpse tiny bits of your screen—even the parts you thought were secure, like your 2FA codes. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Pixel-stealing “Pixnapping” attack targets Android devices
Phishing scams exploit New York’s inflation refund program
Scammers are texting residents, urging them to “verify payment details” to claim their refund. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Phishing scams exploit New York’s inflation refund program