Several AI chatbot apps are leaking user data for several reasons, but mostly because security is an afterthought. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: When AI chatbots leak and how it happens
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‘Astronaut-in-distress’ romance scammer steals money from elderly woman
A Japanese octogenarian lost thousands of dollars after being scammed by someone who described himself as an astronaut in need of help. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: ‘Astronaut-in-distress’ romance scammer steals money from elderly…
Ransomware attack at blood center: Org tells users their data’s been stolen
The New York Blood Center has started sending out data breach notifications to those affected by a recent ransomware attack. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Ransomware attack at blood center: Org tells users their…
Pre-approved GLP-1 prescription scam could be bad for your health
This scammy text pretends to come from a doctor and says a weight-loss medication prescription has been approved. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Pre-approved GLP-1 prescription scam could be bad for your health
Plex users: Reset your password!
Media streaming platform Plex has warned customers about a data breach, advising them to reset their password. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Plex users: Reset your password!
Popeyes, Tim Hortons, Burger King platforms have “catastrophic” vulnerabilities, say hackers
Researchers found a host of vulnerabilities in the platforms run by RBI to service Burger King, Tim Horton’s, and Popeyes. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Popeyes, Tim Hortons, Burger King platforms have “catastrophic” vulnerabilities,…
Google misled users about their privacy and now owes them $425m, says court
A court has ordered Google to pay $425m in a class action lawsuit after it was found to have misled users about their online privacy. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google misled users about…
This “insidious” police tech claims to predict crime (Lock and Code S06E18)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Emily Galvin-Almanza about predictive policing and whether it actually improves safety. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: This “insidious” police tech claims to predict…
iCloud Calendar infrastructure abused in PayPal phishing campaign
Phishers are abusing Apple and Microsoft infrastructure to send out call-back phishing emails with legitimate sender and return addresses. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: iCloud Calendar infrastructure abused in PayPal phishing campaign
A week in security (September 1 – September 7)
A list of topics we covered in the week of September 1 to September 7 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (September 1 – September 7)
Nexar dashcam video database hacked
A hacker cracked into a database of video recordings taken from Nexar-branded cameras, which are built to be placed drivers’ cars,… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Nexar dashcam video database hacked
Roblox introduces age checks to use communication features
Roblox announced plans to roll out age estimation for using the communication features on the platform to help fight sexual predators. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Roblox introduces age checks to use communication features
Give your PC a fresh start: New free tools to boost your PC’s speed, security, and peace of mind
Today we’re launching Malwarebytes Tools, a new set of free features designed to give your Windows PC a breath of fresh air. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Give your PC a fresh start: New…
TP-Link warns of botnet infecting routers and targeting Microsoft 365 accounts
The Quad7 botnet is adding End-of-Life TP-Link routers to its arsenal and using them to steal Microsoft 365 accounts. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: TP-Link warns of botnet infecting routers and targeting Microsoft 365…
No we didn’t warn all Gmail users about imminent digital doom, says Google
“This is entirely false” said Google about recent rumors of a widespread attack on Google users. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: No we didn’t warn all Gmail users about imminent digital doom, says Google
Popular Android VPN apps found to have security flaws and China links
A recent report has revealed that many VPNs might allow others to sniff your data—and they’re not being honest about who’s behind them. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Popular Android VPN apps found to…
Update your Android! Google patches 111 vulnerabilities, 2 are critical
Google has issued updates to patch a whopping 111 Android vulnerabilities, including two actively exploited ones. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update your Android! Google patches 111 vulnerabilities, 2 are critical
Why you should upgrade to Windows 11 now, and how to do it
Support for Windows 10 is ending soon which means you wont get vital security updates. Here’s why you should upgrade now. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Why you should upgrade to Windows 11 now,…
PayPal users targeted in account profile scam
A highly sophisticated email scam is targeting PayPal users with the subject line of “Set up your account profile.” This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: PayPal users targeted in account profile scam
Tax refund scam targets Californians
Californians are receiving scammy text messages that tell them they’re owed a tax refund. Don’t click any links or reply! This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Tax refund scam targets Californians