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
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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…
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:…
No thanks: Google lets its Gemini AI access your apps, including messages
Google says it’s 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:…
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
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?
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…
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)
Drug cartel hacked cameras and phones to spy on FBI and identify witnesses
The “El Chapo” Mexican drug cartel snooped on FBI personnel through hacked cameras, and listened in on their phone calls to… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Drug cartel hacked cameras and phones to spy…
Catwatchful “child monitoring” app exposes victims’ data
Stalkerware app Catwatchful has been leaking customer and victim information. It is one in a long line of such apps to do this. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Catwatchful “child monitoring” app exposes victims’…
Microsoft, PayPal, DocuSign, and Geek Squad faked in callback phishing scams
Callback phishing scam emails are masquerading as messages from popular brands used for everyday tasks that put small businesses at risk. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Microsoft, PayPal, DocuSign, and Geek Squad faked in…
Qantas: Breach affects 6 million people, “significant” amount of data likely taken
Australian airline Qantas has confirmed a data breach at a third party provider that affects six million customers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Qantas: Breach affects 6 million people, “significant” amount of data likely…
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
Many data brokers are failing to register with state consumer protection agencies
Data brokers that have registered in one state are failing to register in other states. What could be behind this? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Many data brokers are failing to register with state…
Sextortion email scammers increase their “Hello pervert” money demands
“Hello pervert” sextortion emails are going through some changes and the price they’re demanding has gone up considerably. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Sextortion email scammers increase their “Hello pervert” money demands
Thousands of private camera feeds found online. Make sure yours isn’t one of them
What happens in the privacy of your own home stays there. Or does it? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Thousands of private camera feeds found online. Make sure yours isn’t one of them
Gmail’s multi-factor authentication bypassed by hackers to pull off targeted attacks
Russian hackers have convinced targets to share their app passwords in very sophisticated and targeted social engineering attacks. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Gmail’s multi-factor authentication bypassed by hackers to pull off targeted attacks
A week in security (June 15 – June 21)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Last week on ThreatDown: Stay safe! This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (June 15 – June 21)
Billions of logins for Apple, Google, Facebook, Telegram, and more found exposed online
Researchers have uncovered 30 exposed data sets containing over 16 billion login credentials which were likely harvested by infostealers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Billions of logins for Apple, Google, Facebook, Telegram, and more…
Mattel’s going to make AI-powered toys, kids’ rights advocates are worried
Toy company Mattel has announced a deal with OpenAI to create AI-powered toys, but digital rights advocates have urged caution. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Mattel’s going to make AI-powered toys, kids’ rights advocates…
Fake bank ads on Instagram scam victims out of money
Several Instagram ads have been found impersonating banks, including the usage of deepfake videos to defraud consumers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake bank ads on Instagram scam victims out of money
Scammers hijack websites of Bank of America, Netflix, Microsoft, and more to insert fake phone number
Scammers are abusing sponsored search results, displaying their scammy phone number on legitimate brand websites. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Scammers hijack websites of Bank of America, Netflix, Microsoft, and more to insert fake…
5 riskiest places to get scammed online
These five communication channels are favored by scammers to try and trick victims at least once a week—if not more. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 5 riskiest places to get scammed online
WhatsApp to start targeting you with ads
WhatsApp has announced it will start showing its users targeted ads. Will this be yet another Meta “Pay or OK” choice? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: WhatsApp to start targeting you with ads
Reddit’s new AI-powered tools scan your posts to serve you better ads
Reddit has announced more AI-powered tools to help advertisers. But do users care for it? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Reddit’s new AI-powered tools scan your posts to serve you better ads
Smart air fryers ordered to stop invading our digital privacy
In a confirmation that we’ve gone full Black Mirror, air fryer and other IoT manufacturers are being told to stop playing with our data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Smart air fryers ordered to…
The data on denying social media for kids (re-air) (Lock and Code S06E12)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we revisit a 2024 interview with Dr. Jean Twenge about smartphones and the teen mental health crisis. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: The data on denying…
A week in security (June 9 – June 15)
A list of topics we covered in the week of June 9 to June 15 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (June 9 – June 15)
Your Meta AI chats might be public, and it’s not a bug
Users of the Meta AI seem to be sharing their sensitive conversations with the entire world without being aware of it This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Your Meta AI chats might be public, and…
US airline industry quietly selling flight data to DHS
Flight data of US customers is being sold by several airlines through a joint data broker sending contracts to ICE and CBP. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: US airline industry quietly selling flight data…
23andMe raked by Congress on privacy, sale of genetic data
In a senate hearing, 23andMe was questioned about the impending take-over of the company and its trove of genetic data This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 23andMe raked by Congress on privacy, sale of genetic…
GirlsDoPorn owner faces life in jail after pleading guilty to sex trafficking
GirlsDoPorn owner pleaded guilty to sex trafficking through his coercive pornographic websites. He now faces life in prison. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: GirlsDoPorn owner faces life in jail after pleading guilty to sex…
Google bug allowed phone number of almost any user to be discovered
Google has fixed a vulnerability in its account recovery flow which could have allowed attackers to find linked phone numbers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google bug allowed phone number of almost any user…
44% of people encounter a mobile scam every single day, Malwarebytes finds
A mobile scam finds most people at least once a week, new Malwarebytes research reveals. The financial and emotional consequences are dire. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 44% of people encounter a mobile scam…
Been scammed online? Here’s what to do
Have you been scammed online? Here are some tips to limit the damage and follow up steps you may find useful This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Been scammed online? Here’s what to do
How and where to report an online scam
Find out where and how victims can report online scams to prevent more victims and possibly recover funds. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How and where to report an online scam
A week in security (June 1 – June 7)
A list of topics we covered in the week of June 1 to June 7 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (June 1 – June 7)
How to update Chrome on every operating system
How to update Chrome on every Operating System (Windows, Mac, Linux, Chrome OS, Android, iOS) This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to update Chrome on every operating system
OpenAI forced to preserve ChatGPT chats
ChatGPT developer Open AI has been ordered to maintain user chats as it battle a lawsuit from The New York Times and other publishers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: OpenAI forced to preserve ChatGPT…
Booking.com reservation abused as cybercriminals steal from travelers
Cybercriminals are abusing the hospitality industry and its booking platforms to defraud the travelers that visit them This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Booking.com reservation abused as cybercriminals steal from travelers
Pornhub, RedTube, and YouPorn block access in France, VPN use set to soar
Major porn sites have blocked access in France in response to age verification demands. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Pornhub, RedTube, and YouPorn block access in France, VPN use set to soar
Ransomware hiding in fake AI, business tools
Ransomware has been discovered by security researchers in fake installers posing as Chat GPT, Nova Leads, and InVideo AI. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Ransomware hiding in fake AI, business tools
Google fixes another actively exploited vulnerability in Chrome, so update now!
Google has released an important update for Chrome, patching one actively exploited zero-day and two other security flaws This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google fixes another actively exploited vulnerability in Chrome, so update now!
Scammers are constantly changing the game, but so are we. Introducing Malwarebytes Scam Guard
As scammers develop new ways of exploiting unsuspecting users, Malwarebytes is introducing Scam Guard to combat this new wave of threats. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Scammers are constantly changing the game, but so…
The North Face warns customers about potentially stolen data
For the fourth time in its history, The North Face has notified customers that their account may have been compromised. This… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: The North Face warns customers about potentially stolen…
Juice jacking warnings are back, with a new twist
This spring has seen another spate of stories about juice jacking, including a new, more sophisticated form of attack. But how much of a threat is it, really? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Juice…
Victims risk AsyncRAT infection after being redirected to fake Booking.com sites
We found that cybercriminals are preparing for the impending holiday season with a redirect campaign leading to AsyncRAT. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Victims risk AsyncRAT infection after being redirected to fake Booking.com sites
A week in security (May 26 – June 1)
A list of topics we covered in the week of May 26 to June 1 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 26 – June 1)
What does Facebook know about me? (Lock and Code S06E11)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, host David Ruiz digs into his own Facebook data to see what the social media giant knows about him. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: What does…
Porn sites probed for allegedly failing to prevent minors from accessing content
Four porn sites are being investigated by the European Commission under its Digital Services Act (DSA) for allegedly failing to verify its users’ ages properly. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Porn sites probed for…
Take back control of your browser—Malwarebytes Browser Guard now blocks search hijacking attempts
Malwarebytes Browser Guard has a cool new feature to protect you against search hijacking. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Take back control of your browser—Malwarebytes Browser Guard now blocks search hijacking attempts
Deepfake-posting man faces huge $450,000 fine
A man is facing a $450,000 AU fine after he published deepfake images of prominent Australian women on the now-defunct MrDeepfakes… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Deepfake-posting man faces huge $450,000 fine
Fake AI video generator tools lure in Facebook and LinkedIn users to deliver malware
Cybercriminals are using text-to-video-AI tools to lure victims to fake websites that deliver malware like infostealers and Trojans. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake AI video generator tools lure in Facebook and LinkedIn users…
New warning issued over toll fee scams
A renewed warning about toll fee scams has gone out. This time it comes from the DMVs of several US states. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: New warning issued over toll fee scams
184 million logins for Instagram, Roblox, Facebook, Snapchat, and more exposed online
A huge dataset with all kinds of sensitive information, likely to be the result of infostealers, has been found unsecured online. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 184 million logins for Instagram, Roblox, Facebook, Snapchat,…
A week in security (May 19 – May 25)
A list of topics we covered in the week of May 19 to May 25 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 19 – May 25)
Lumma information stealer infrastructure disrupted
The Lumma infostealer infrastructure has suffered a serious blow by a coordinated action of the DoJ and Microsoft. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Lumma information stealer infrastructure disrupted
Stalkerware apps go dark after data breach
A stalkerware company that recently leaked millions of users’ personal information online has taken all of its assets offline without any explanation. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Stalkerware apps go dark after data breach
Scammers are using AI to impersonate senior officials, warns FBI
Cybercriminals are using AI-based tools to generate voice clones of the voices of senior US officials in order to scam people. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Scammers are using AI to impersonate senior officials,…
23andMe and its customers’ genetic data bought by a pharmaceutical org
The bankrupt 23andMe, along with all of its genetic data, has been bought by US drugmaker Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 23andMe and its customers’ genetic data bought by a pharmaceutical org
Malware-infected printer delivered something extra to Windows users
You’d hope that spending $6,000 on a printer would give you a secure experience, free from viruses and other malware. However, in the case of Procolored printers, you’d be wrong. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original…
How Los Angeles banned smartphones in schools (Lock and Code S06E10)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Nick Melvoin about the Los Angeles Unified School District smartphone ban for students. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How Los Angeles banned smartphones…
Update your Chrome to fix serious actively exploited vulnerability
Make sure your Chrome is on the latest version, to patch against an actively exploited vulnerability that can be used to steal sensitive information from websites. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update your Chrome…
A week in security (May 12 – May 18)
A list of topics we covered in the week of May 12 to May 18 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 12 – May 18)
Meta sent cease and desist letter over AI training
A privacy advocacy group has clapped back at Meta over its plans to start training its AI model on European users’ data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta sent cease and desist letter over…
Data broker protection rule quietly withdrawn by CFPB
The CFPB has decided to withdraw a 2024 rule that was aimed at limiting the sale of Americans’ personal information by data brokers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Data broker protection rule quietly withdrawn…
Android users bombarded with unskippable ads
The Kaleidoscope ad fraud network uses a combination of legitimate and malicious apps, according to researchers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Android users bombarded with unskippable ads
Google to pay $1.38 billion over privacy violations
The state of Texas reached a mammoth financial agreement with Google last week, securing $1.375 billion in payments to settle two lawsuits concerning the use of consumers’ data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google…
A week in security (May 4 – May 10)
A list of topics we covered in the week of May 4 to May 10 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 4 – May 10)
Google Chrome will use AI to block tech support scam websites
Google announced it will equip Chrome with an AI driven method to detect and block Tech Support Scam websites This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google Chrome will use AI to block tech support scam…
Cyber criminals impersonate payroll, HR and benefits platforms to steal information and funds
As per a recent FBI warning, criminals are phishing users of payroll, and similar platforms to not only steal their credentials but also their funds. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Cyber criminals impersonate payroll,…
Tired of Google sponsored ads? So are we! That’s why we’re introducing the option to block them on iOS
We’re rolling out a brand new feature in Malwarebytes for iOS: the ability to block Google sponsored ads directly on Safari. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Tired of Google sponsored ads? So are we!…
Passwords in the age of AI: We need to find alternatives
The age of AI guessing our passwords is upon us, and we need to change the ways we authenticate and use passwords where we have no alternatives. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Passwords in…
WhatsApp hack: Meta wins payout over NSO Group spyware
Meta has won almost $170m in damages from Israel-based NSO Group, maker of the Pegasus spyware. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: WhatsApp hack: Meta wins payout over NSO Group spyware
FBI issues warning as scammers target victims of crime
The FBI has warned scammers are impersonating the IC3, tricking victims by claiming to be able to recover funds. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: FBI issues warning as scammers target victims of crime
“Your privacy is a promise we don’t break”: Dating app Raw exposes sensitive user data
A relatively new app called Raw that aims to rewrite the rules of dating is the latest to trip over its coattails by exposing user data to anyone who asked for it. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read…
Android fixes 47 vulnerabilities, including one zero-day. Update as soon as you can!
Google has patched 47 Android vulnerabilities in its May update, including an actively exploited FreeType vulnerability. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Android fixes 47 vulnerabilities, including one zero-day. Update as soon as you can!
The AI chatbot cop squad is here (Lock and Code S06E09)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Emanuel Maiberg and Jason Koebler about Overwatch, an AI chatbot tool sold to US police. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: The AI chatbot…
A week in security (April 27 – May 3)
A list of topics we covered in the week of April 27 to May 3 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (April 27 – May 3)
A list of topics we covered in the week of April 27 to May 3 of 2025
A list of topics we covered in the week of April 27 to May 3 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A list of topics we covered in the week of April 27…
On world password day, Microsoft says fewer passwords, more passkeys
Passwords are becoming things of the past. Passkeys are more secure, easier to manage, and speed up the log in process This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: On world password day, Microsoft says fewer passwords,…
Apple AirPlay SDK devices at risk of takeover—make sure you update
Researchers found a set of vulnerabilities that puts all devices leveraging Apple’s AirPlay at risk. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Apple AirPlay SDK devices at risk of takeover—make sure you update
The 3 biggest cybersecurity threats to small businesses
These 3 cybersecurity threats may not be the most sophisticated, but they’re the most effective—and serious—threats for small businesses. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: The 3 biggest cybersecurity threats to small businesses
Zero-day attacks on browsers and smartphones drop, says Google
Cybercriminals are having less success targeting end-user technology with zero-day attacks, said Google’s security team this week. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Zero-day attacks on browsers and smartphones drop, says Google
Fake Social Security Statement emails trick users into installing remote tool
Fake emails pretending to come from the US Social Security Administration try to get targets to install ScreenConnect for remote access. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake Social Security Statement emails trick users into…
Digital rampage saw ex-Disney employee remove nut allergy info from menus, dox co-workers, and more
A former Disney employee has been sentenced to three years in prison for computer fraud and identity theft. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Digital rampage saw ex-Disney employee remove nut allergy info from menus,…
What privacy? Perplexity wants your data, builds browser to track you and serve ads
AI search service Perplexity AI doesn’t just want you using its app—it wants to take over your web browsing experience too. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: What privacy? Perplexity wants your data, builds browser…
Employee monitoring app exposes users, leaks 21+ million screenshots
WorkComposer, an employee monitoring app, has leaked millions of screenshots through an unprotected AWS S3 bucket. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Employee monitoring app exposes users, leaks 21+ million screenshots
A week in security (April 21 – April 27)
A list of topics we covered in the week of April 21 to April 27 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (April 21 – April 27)