The privacy perils of the Metaverse
We take a look at the privacy implications of the Metaverse. A recently released report from New York University claims that the Metaverse, an all-in-one…
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Ransomware group steps up, issues statement over MGM Resorts compromise
We take a look at a ransomware group’s claims that they were the ones responsible for the MGM Resorts attack. The recent attack on MGM…
ThemeBleed exploit is another reason to patch Windows quickly
An exploit has been released for a vulnerability in .themes that was patched in the September 2023 Patch Tuesday update. Included in the September 2023…
Malwarebytes named leader across six endpoint security categories, marking its ease of use, in G2 Fall 2023 results
Malwarebytes is the only vendor recognized as “Easiest to Use” with the “Easiest Admin” for its EDR and MDR solutions in the recent G2 Fall…
Europol lifts the lid on cybercrime tactics
A Europol report discusses developments in cyberattacks, new methodologies, and threats as observed by Europol’s operational analysts. The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation…
Upgrading your iPhone? Read this first
Has the launch of the iPhone 15 triggered a yearning to upgrade to a new model? Here are some tips to consider during transfer. Apple’s…
Watch out, this LastPass email with “Important information about your account” is a phish
We caught a nasty phish yesterday, likely looking to feed on victims of last year’s LastPass breach. The consequences of last year’s LastPass breach continue…
Malwarebytes wins every Q2 MRG Effitas award & scores 100% on new phishing test
Dive into where we prevented more than the rest and how we were able to do it. MRG Effitas, a world leader in independent IT…
Ongoing Webex malvertising campaign drops BatLoader
Corporate users performing Google searches for the popular conferencing software Webex are being targeted in a malvertising campaign. A new malvertising campaign is targeting corporate…
Patch now! September Microsoft Patch Tuesday includes two actively exploited zero-days
Microsoft’s September 2023 Patch Tuesday is another important one. It patches two vulnerabilities which are known to be actively exploited. Microsoft’s September 2023 Patch Tuesday…
Wonderlust scammers rear their heads
We take a look at a cryptocurrency scam riding on the coat tails of the Apple Wonderlust event. Yesterday, Apple launched its latest iPhone and Watch…
Major attack leaves MGM Resorts reeling
A major incident impacting MGM Resorts has caused computer shutdowns all over the US. The systems most impacted are tied to casinos and hotel computer systems.…