We found fake installers and plugins for ChatGPT, Claude, AutoTune, and other popular software that can give attackers full control over your device. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake software on GitHub and SourceForge…
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700+ education and tech websites hijacked in huge ClickFix malware campaign
Hackers are abusing a Ghost CMS website flaw to serve fake Cloudflare verification pages that pressure users into infecting their own PCs. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 700+ education and tech websites hijacked in…
Scammers pretending to be Microsoft had help from US executives
Court documents reveal how tech support scammers relied on infrastructure supplied by a US business. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Scammers pretending to be Microsoft had help from US executives
A week in security (May 18 – May 24)
A list of topics we covered in the week of May 18 to May 24 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 18 – May 24)
Update Chrome now: Critical bugs could let attackers run code
This Chrome update fixes critical flaws attackers could exploit through malicious websites, but not the “Browser Fetch” vulnerability. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update Chrome now: Critical bugs could let attackers run code
Microsoft Defender vulnerabilities are being exploited in the wild
CISA added seven known exploited vulnerabilities to its KEV catalog, including two Microsoft Defender flaws. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Microsoft Defender vulnerabilities are being exploited in the wild
TikTok, YouTube, and Roblox face scrutiny, but age gates won’t fix child safety
Ofcom says TikTok and YouTube are “not safe enough” for children, but simply adding stricter age checks is not the answer. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: TikTok, YouTube, and Roblox face scrutiny, but age…
Researchers left AI agents alone in a virtual town and watched it all unravel
Told not to commit crimes, the AI agents mostly did anyway. Arson, violence, romance, self-deletion, and general chaos quickly ensued. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Researchers left AI agents alone in a virtual town…
Catch spyware in the act with Windows Webcam Monitoring
Know when a program tries to access your webcam so you can allow or block, in real time. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Catch spyware in the act with Windows Webcam Monitoring
Fake malware-signing service Fox Tempest dismantled by Microsoft
The service let malware authors sign malicious files with fraudulent Microsoft-issued certificates to bypass security checks. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake malware-signing service Fox Tempest dismantled by Microsoft
Firefox 151 packs big privacy upgrades into a small update
Firefox 151 adds major privacy improvements and fixes high-priority security vulnerabilities, making this an update you shouldn’t ignore. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Firefox 151 packs big privacy upgrades into a small update
Biometrics, diagnoses, and bank details exposed in major healthcare breach
NYC Health + Hospitals says attackers accessed its systems for months through a third-party vendor compromise, affecting at least 1.8 million people. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Biometrics, diagnoses, and bank details exposed in…
Facebook scam promises cheap Aldi meat boxes, steals payment info instead
A fake Aldi “meat box” offer spreading on Facebook tricks victims into handing over personal and payment info. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Facebook scam promises cheap Aldi meat boxes, steals payment info instead
YouTube wants your face to fight deepfakes
“Likeness detection” promises protection from AI deepfakes, but some creators are uneasy about handing over biometric data in return. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: YouTube wants your face to fight deepfakes
Microsoft is changing Edge’s plaintext password behavior
Saved passwords in Microsoft Edge will no longer sit in plaintext memory for the entire browser session after a researcher raised concerns. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Microsoft is changing Edge’s plaintext password behavior
A week in security (May 11 – May 17)
A list of topics we covered in the week of May 11 to May 17 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 11 – May 17)
AI is distorting the Holocaust (Lock and Code S07E10)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Clara Mansfeld about how AI-generated imagery is warping the history of the Holocaust. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI is distorting the Holocaust…
Attackers replaced JDownloader installer downloads with malware
The JDownloader website was compromised and installer download links served malware for several days. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Attackers replaced JDownloader installer downloads with malware
Meta’s confusing new approach to chat privacy
WhatsApp now offers disappearing AI chats Meta says it cannot read. While Instagram just removed the feature that stopped Meta reading your messages. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta’s confusing new approach to chat…
Why Malwarebytes blocks some Yahoo Mail redirects
Some Yahoo Mail users may see repeated Malwarebytes alerts caused by background connections to suspicious third-party domains. Here’s why. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Why Malwarebytes blocks some Yahoo Mail redirects