A Magecart campaign is skimming card data from online checkouts tied to major payment networks, including AmEx, Diners Club, and Mastercard. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Online shoppers at risk as Magecart skimming hits…
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How real software downloads can hide remote backdoors
Attackers use legitimate open-source software as cover, relying on user trust to compromise systems. We dive into an example. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How real software downloads can hide remote backdoors
Data broker fined after selling Alzheimer’s patient info and millions of sensitive profiles
A data broker was fined by California regulators for selling sensitive data on Alzheimer’s patients and millions of others. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Data broker fined after selling Alzheimer’s patient info and millions…
Why iPhone users should update and restart their devices now
Apple has confirmed active exploitation, but full protections are limited to iPhones running iOS 26+ (yes, the one with Liquid Glass). This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Why iPhone users should update and restart their…
Received an Instagram password reset email? Here’s what you need to know
Instagram users received emails last week about purported password reset attempts. At the same time, Instagram data appeared on the dark web. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Received an Instagram password reset email? Here’s…
Regulators around the world are scrutinizing Grok over sexual deepfakes
Grok’s apology is unlikely to be the end of the story after the AI tool was used to generate content that may constitute illegal child sexual abuse material. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Regulators…
Celebrating reviews and recognitions for Malwarebytes in 2025
In 2025, Malwarebytes was repeatedly tested against real-world threats. Here’s what those tests found. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Celebrating reviews and recognitions for Malwarebytes in 2025
A week in security (January 5 – January 11)
A list of topics we covered in the week of January 5 to January 11 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (January 5 – January 11)
Enshittification is ruining everything online (Lock and Code S07E01)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Cory Doctor about enshittification and its dangerous impact online and off. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Enshittification is ruining everything online (Lock and…
pcTattletale founder pleads guilty as US cracks down on stalkerware
After years of security failures and partner-spying marketing, pcTattletale’s founder has pleaded guilty in a rare US federal stalkerware case. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: pcTattletale founder pleads guilty as US cracks down on…
Are we ready for ChatGPT Health?
Linking your medical records to ChatGPT Health may give you personalized wellness answers, but it also comes with serious privacy implications. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Are we ready for ChatGPT Health?
CISA warns of active attacks on HPE OneView and legacy PowerPoint
Two actively exploited flaws—one brand new, one 16 years old—have been added to CISA’s KEV catalog, signaling urgent patching. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: CISA warns of active attacks on HPE OneView and legacy…
Lego’s Smart Bricks explained: what they do, and what they don’t
A smart toy doesn’t have to be a risky one. Lego’s Smart Bricks add sensors and sound without apps, accounts, or AI. We explain how it works. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Lego’s Smart…
Fake WinRAR downloads hide malware behind a real installer
We unpack a trojanized WinRAR download that was hiding the Winzipper malware behind a real installer. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake WinRAR downloads hide malware behind a real installer
One million customers on alert as extortion group claims massive Brightspeed data haul
The Crimson Collective claims to have stolen data on more than a million Brightspeed customers. The broadband provider is investigating. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: One million customers on alert as extortion group claims…
Phishing campaign abuses Google Cloud services to steal Microsoft 365 logins
Another well-crafted phishing campaign uses Google Cloud Integration Application infrastructure to bypass email filters. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Phishing campaign abuses Google Cloud services to steal Microsoft 365 logins
Disney fined $10m for mislabeling kids’ YouTube videos and violating privacy law
The FTC is seeking a $10 million settlement over allegations that children’s privacy laws were violated through the mislabeling of kid-focused YouTube videos. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Disney fined $10m for mislabeling kids’…
ALPRs are recording your daily drive (Lock and Code S06E26)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Will Freeman about Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) surveillance. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: ALPRs are recording your daily drive (Lock and Code…
Grok apologizes for creating image of young girls in “sexualized attire”
Having generated content that may violate US child sexual abuse material laws, Grok highlights once again how ineffective AI guardrails can be. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Grok apologizes for creating image of young…
A week in security (December 29 – January 4)
A list of topics we covered in the week of December 29 2025 to January 4 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (December 29 – January 4)