25 most popular websites vs Browser Guard
We put Malwarebytes Browser Guard up against the top 25 websites. It knocked out 172 trackers and other unwanted items. Do you know how many…
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Ford says it’s safe to drive the cars with a WiFi vulnerability
A vulnerability in the SYNC 3 infotainment will not have a negative effect on driving safety, says Ford. Ford has released information about a buffer…
PCMag ranks Malwarebytes #1 cybersecurity vendor
PCMag readers named Malwarebytes the #1 most-recommended security software vendor in its list of Best Tech Brands for 2023. PCMag, one of the most trusted…
Tracking children with AirTags, with Heather Kelly
This week on Lock and Code, we speak with Heather Kelly about why how parents are using AirTags to give their kids “freedom.” “Freedom” is…
Google’s “browse privately” is nothing more than a word play, lawyers say
Google will have to appear in court after a judge denied their request for summary judgment in a lawsuit filed by users alleging the company…
YouTube makes sweeping changes to tackle spam on Shorts videos
YouTube is making drastic changes to combat a a growing tide of spam comments on the Shorts video category. YouTube is rolling out unclickable links. …
Old exploit kits still kicking around in 2023
Internet Explorer may be a thing of the past, but there are still users and threat actors trying to deliver drive-by downloads. The year is…
Several hospitals still counting the cost of widespread ransomware attack
A widespread ransomware attack affecting 16 hospitals last week has led to ongoing cleanup efforts. The 16 hospitals struck down by ransomware last week are…
Zoom clarifies user consent requirement when training its AI
Analysis of the Zoom Terms of Service caused users to believe their video conferences were being used to train an AI Changes in the terms…
August patch Tuesday stops actively exploited attack chain and more
Microsoft has announced patches for 87 vulnerabilities this month, including two that are being actively exploited. August’s Patch Tuesday is a lot quieter than it…
Ransomware review: August 2023
July saw one of the highest number of ransomware attacks in 2023 at 441. At the forefront of these attacks is, once again, Cl0p. This…
Voter data stolen in UK Electoral Commission systems breach
We take a look at reports that the UK’s electoral commission has been breached, and what it means for registered voters in the UK. The…