Category: MalwareBytes

An illustration of a heart is cracked and shattered on a pixelated screen.
23
Sep
2024

Relationship broken up? Here’s how to separate your online accounts

Breaking up is hard to do. The internet has made it harder. With couples today regularly sharing access to one…

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23
Sep
2024

SpaceX, CNN, and The White House internal data allegedly published online. Is it real?

A cybercriminal has released internal data online that they say has come from leaks at several high-profile sources, including SpaceX,…

week in security
23
Sep
2024

A week in security (September 16 – September 22)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Last week on ThreatDown: Stay safe! Our business solutions remove all remnants of ransomware and…

"Simply staggering" surveillance conducted by social media and streaming services, FTC finds
20
Sep
2024

“Simply staggering” surveillance conducted by social media and streaming services, FTC finds

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a report that examines the data collection and use practices of major social…

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20
Sep
2024

Tor anonymity compromised by law enforcement. Is it still safe to use?

Despite people generally considering the Tor network as an essential tool for anonymous browsing, german law enforcement agencies have managed…

Walmart customers scammed via fake shopping lists, threatened with arrest
18
Sep
2024

Walmart customers scammed via fake shopping lists, threatened with arrest

Shopping online or attempting to get in touch with a store is a little bit like walking on a minefield:…

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18
Sep
2024

Snapchat wants to put your AI-generated face in its ads

Snapchat is reserving the right to use your selfie images to power Cameos, Generative AI, and other experiences on Snapchat,…

iOS 18 is out. Here are the new privacy and security features
17
Sep
2024

iOS 18 is out. Here are the new privacy and security features

On September 16, 2024, Apple released iOS 18. Besides a lot of exciting new features, iOS 18 comes with some…

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16
Sep
2024

23andMe to pay $30 million in settlement over 2023 data breach

Genetic testing company 23andMe will pay $30 million to settle a class action lawsuit over a 2023 data breach which…

week in security
16
Sep
2024

A week in security (September 9 – September 15)

September 13, 2024 – Car manufacturer Ford Motor Company has filed a patent application for an in-vehicle advertisement presentation system…

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13
Sep
2024

Ford seeks patent for conversation-based advertising

Car manufacturer Ford Motor Company has filed a patent application for an in-vehicle advertisement presentation system based on information derived…

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12
Sep
2024

PartnerLeak scam site promises victims full access to “cheating” partner’s stolen data

Earlier this week, we reported on a new type of scam that tells you your partner is cheating on you….