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WhatsApp spear phishing campaign uses QR codes to add device
A cybercriminal campaign linked to Russia is deploying QR codes to access the WhatsApp accounts of high-profile targets like journalists, members… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: WhatsApp spear phishing campaign uses QR codes to…
Avery had credit card skimmer stuck on its site for months
Avery has confirmed its website was compromised by a credit card skimmer that potentially affected over 60,000 customers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Avery had credit card skimmer stuck on its site for months
PlugX malware deleted from thousands of systems by FBI
The FBI has announced it’s deleted PlugX malware from approximately 4,258 US-based computers and networks. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: PlugX malware deleted from thousands of systems by FBI
The great Google Ads heist: criminals ransack advertiser accounts via fake Google ads
An ongoing malvertising campaign steals Google advertiser accounts via fraudulent ads for Google Ads itself. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: The great Google Ads heist: criminals ransack advertiser accounts via fake Google ads
Insurance company accused of using secret software to illegally collect and sell location data on millions of Americans
An insurance company is accused of unlawfully collecting, using, and selling location data from millions of people’s cell phones. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Insurance company accused of using secret software to illegally collect…
The new rules for AI and encrypted messaging, with Mallory Knodel (Lock and Code S06E01)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Mallory Knodel about whether AI assistants are compatible with encrypted messaging apps. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: The new rules for AI and…
iMessage text gets recipient to disable phishing protection so they can be phished
Smishing messages that come with instructions to bypass iMessage’s protection against links are on the rise This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: iMessage text gets recipient to disable phishing protection so they can be phished
A week in security (January 6 – January 12)
A list of topics we covered in the week of January 6 to January 12 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (January 6 – January 12)
BayMark Health Services sends breach notifications after ransomware attack
BayMark Health Services, Inc. notified an unknown number of patients that attackers stole their personal and health information. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: BayMark Health Services sends breach notifications after ransomware attack
Google Chrome AI extensions deliver info-stealing malware in broad attack
At least 36 Google Chrome extensions for AI and VPN tools have begun delivering info-stealing malware in a widespread attack. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google Chrome AI extensions deliver info-stealing malware in broad…
Massive breach at location data seller: “Millions” of users affected
Data broker Gravy Analytics that collects location data and sells it to the US government has been breached. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Massive breach at location data seller: “Millions” of users affected
GroupGreeting e-card site attacked in “zqxq” campaign
This article was researched and written by Stefan Dasic, manager, research and response for ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes Malwarebytes recently uncovered… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: GroupGreeting e-card site attacked in “zqxq” campaign
US Cyber Trust Mark logo for smart devices is coming
The White House has launched the Cyber Trust Mark to assist consumers in their quest to buy cybersecure internet connected devices. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: US Cyber Trust Mark logo for smart devices…
AI-supported spear phishing fools more than 50% of targets
AI-supported spear phishing emails tricked 54% of users in a controlled study that compared AI and human cybercriminal success rates. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI-supported spear phishing fools more than 50% of targets
Dental group lied through teeth about data breach, fined $350,000
US firm Westend Dental was found in violation of several HIPAA rules after denying a data breach associated with ransomware. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Dental group lied through teeth about data breach, fined…
Some weeks in security (December 16 – January 5)
A list of topics we covered in the weeks of December 16 to January 5 of 2025 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Some weeks in security (December 16 – January 5)
“Can you try a game I made?” Fake game sites lead to information stealers
Invitations to try a beta lead to a fake game website where victims will get an information stealer instead of the promised game This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “Can you try a game I…
Data breaches in 2024: Could it get any worse?
An overview of what the year 2024 had to offer in the realm of data breaches: Big ones, sensitive data and some duds This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Data breaches in 2024: Could it…
Connected contraptions cause conniption for 2024
From “spying” air fryers to 3 million rogue toothbrushes, here are the strangest stories about internet-connected home goods in 2024. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Connected contraptions cause conniption for 2024