Unsealed court records reveal Instagram executives discussed explicit messages to teens years before a blur feature was introduced. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Instagram flagged explicit messages to minors in 2018. Image-blurring arrived six…
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Developer creates app to detect nearby smart glasses
A developer created an Android app that looks for nearby smart glasses. It’s not perfect, but it can help people in certian circumstances. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Developer creates app to detect nearby…
Reddit, porn sites fined by UK regulators over children’s safety and privacy
Ofcom and the Information Commissioner’s Office respectively fined a US porn company and Reddit for failing to protect children online. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Reddit, porn sites fined by UK regulators over children’s…
Roblox gives predators “powerful tools” to target children, says LA County
Los Angeles County sued the online gaming platform Roblox for its alleged failure to protect children from danger. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Roblox gives predators “powerful tools” to target children, says LA County
Fake Zoom meeting “update” silently installs surveillance software
A fake Zoom meeting page looks real, triggers a bogus “update,” and silently installs surveillance software. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake Zoom meeting “update” silently installs surveillance software
Refund scam impersonates Avast to harvest credit card details
A convincing fake Avast site displays a €499.99 charge and promises a refund. Instead, it harvests your name, address, and full credit card details. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Refund scam impersonates Avast to…
OpenClaw: What is it and can you use it safely?
OpenClaw is a hot topic at the moment. But what is it and how can you use the 24/7 AI assistant in a safe way? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: OpenClaw: What is it…
Password managers keep your passwords safe, unless…
Researchers investigated the zero-knowledge claims of password managers—and found some possible attack scenarios. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Password managers keep your passwords safe, unless…
Fake Huorong security site infects users with ValleyRAT
One extra letter in the domain is all it takes to hand over remote control of your system. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake Huorong security site infects users with ValleyRAT
A week in security (February 16 – February 22)
A list of topics we covered in the week of February 16 to February 22 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (February 16 – February 22)
What can’t you say on TikTok?
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Zach Hinkle and MinJi Pae about TikTok’s new American ownership—and it’s new rules. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: What can’t you say on…
Age verification vendor Persona left frontend exposed, researchers say
Behind a basic age check, researchers say Persona’s system runs extensive identity, watchlist, and adverse-media screening. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Age verification vendor Persona left frontend exposed, researchers say
Facebook ads spread fake Windows 11 downloads that steal passwords and crypto wallets
Attackers are weaponizing Facebook ads to distribute password-stealing malware masked as a Windows download. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Facebook ads spread fake Windows 11 downloads that steal passwords and crypto wallets
AI-generated passwords are a security risk
AI-generated passwords are “highly predictable” and aren’t truly random, making them easier for cybercriminals to crack. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI-generated passwords are a security risk
Intimate products producer Tenga spilled customer data
A phishing attack on a Tenga employee may have exposed US customer data. Customers should watch for sextortion-themed phishing attempts. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Intimate products producer Tenga spilled customer data
Meta patents AI that could keep you posting from beyond the grave
Hopefully Meta really will file this in the “just because we can do it doesn’t mean we should” drawer. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta patents AI that could keep you posting from beyond…
Betterment data breach might be worse than we thought
This breach now appears far more serious. The leaked data includes rich personal and financial details that phishers could use. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Betterment data breach might be worse than we thought
Job scam uses fake Google Forms site to harvest Google logins
Phishers are using fake Google Forms pages hosted on lookalike domains to trick job seekers into handing over their Google credentials. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Job scam uses fake Google Forms site to…
Scammers use fake “Gemini” AI chatbot to sell fake “Google Coin”
An AI chatbot posing as Google’s Gemini is being used to pitch fake “Google Coin,” promising 7x returns. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Scammers use fake “Gemini” AI chatbot to sell fake “Google Coin”
Chrome “preloading” could be leaking your data and causing problems in Browser Guard
This article explains why Chrome’s “preloading” can cause scary-looking blocks in Malwarebytes Browser Guard. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Chrome “preloading” could be leaking your data and causing problems in Browser Guard