Public concern about AI is rising. We look at what’s driving it, and why cybersecurity occupies a unique place in this debate. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI: Threat, tool, or both?
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Travel scams are everywhere. Here’s how to avoid them
Learn how to spot travel scams, avoid risky bookings, and keep your personal information out of the wrong hands. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Travel scams are everywhere. Here’s how to avoid them
Meta’s AI support bot happily handed Instagram accounts to hackers
Hackers convinced an AI support bot to hand over Instagram accounts by changing recovery email addresses. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta’s AI support bot happily handed Instagram accounts to hackers
We found this fake-invoice campaign while scammers were still building it
Invoices pretending to be from Amazon, PayPal, and others reveal how criminals use fear and phone calls to steal money and devices. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: We found this fake-invoice campaign while scammers…
Keep getting calls from questionable numbers? Meet Scam Number Check
Scam Number Check lets you quickly check whether a number has been linked to scams before you call back, share information, or send money. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Keep getting calls from questionable…
Infostealers are becoming the go-to phishing payload
Cybercriminals prefer infostealers to traditional phishing techniques because they reduce friction, scale well, and are widely available. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Infostealers are becoming the go-to phishing payload
These convincing copyright notices are designed to steal Google logins
Scammers use fake takedown requests, countdown timers, and spoofed sign-in screens to steal Google logins from Chrome developers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: These convincing copyright notices are designed to steal Google logins
23andMe exposed genetic information of millions, lawsuit says
What began with stolen passwords ended with the exposure of nearly seven million users’ DNA-related data, according to California’s lawsuit. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 23andMe exposed genetic information of millions, lawsuit says
Fake virus alerts are invading mobile games
“Your device is infected!” Fake account warnings and virus alerts are turning some in-game ads into malware traps. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake virus alerts are invading mobile games
Fake BlueWallet steals passwords, accounts, and crypto from Macs
A fake BlueWallet download tricks Mac users into running malware that steals passwords, crypto wallets, and clipboard data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake BlueWallet steals passwords, accounts, and crypto from Macs
Your phone called. It needs a cleanup.
Introducing Android Junk Cleaner. It scans your phone for leftover files, temporary data, and outdated caches that build up and slow down your device. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Your phone called. It needs…
A week in security (May 25 – May 31)
A list of topics we covered in the week of May 25 to May 31 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 25 – May 31)
Payment apps are watching what you say (Lock and Code S07E11)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Rainey Reitman about financial censorship that boots customers off major payment apps. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Payment apps are watching what you…
Signal users targeted in backup-stealing phishing attacks
Cybercriminals are impersonating Signal Support to steal backup recovery keys, giving them access to victims’ entire message archives. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Signal users targeted in backup-stealing phishing attacks
Carnival confirms data breach impacting nearly 6 million
Cruise giant Carnival has suffered yet another data breach, with ShinyHunters claiming to have stolen personal data affecting nearly 6 million people. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Carnival confirms data breach impacting nearly 6…
Your Windows PC has a security deadline in June 2026
Windows is replacing old Secure Boot certificates, and some older PCs could miss future security protections if the update fails. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Your Windows PC has a security deadline in June…
Fake ChatGPT download site infects Windows and Mac users with malware
Searching for ChatGPT? This fake download site serves malware to both Windows and Mac users, using separate payloads tailored to each platform. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake ChatGPT download site infects Windows and…
Kali365 phishing kit bypasses MFA and steals Microsoft logins
The FBI has warned that attackers are using a new phishing kit to gain long-term access to Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive accounts. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Kali365 phishing kit bypasses MFA and…
Fake LinkedIn emails abuse Adobe to track victims
Phishers are stealing LinkedIn credentials while abusing Adobe Target to track victims and redirect them to real LinkedIn pages. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake LinkedIn emails abuse Adobe to track victims
Company bragged phone mics could listen to conversations. They couldn’t.
Cox Media said it could spy on users through their devices and use the information for targeted advertising, except it wasn’t true. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Company bragged phone mics could listen to…