Category: MalwareBytes

Instagram scam promises money in exchange for your image
20
Apr
2023

Instagram scam promises money in exchange for your image

We take a look at a fake check scam which plugs into the art world. We’re seeing a number of…

Malware authors join forces and target organisations with Domino Backdoor
20
Apr
2023

Malware authors join forces and target organisations with Domino Backdoor

We take a look at a malware collective pushing a set of Domino malware files. There’s a new ransomware gang…

Endpoint security at your fingertips
20
Apr
2023

Endpoint security at your fingertips

IT security on the go. If you’re on the beach sipping piña coladas, the last thing you probably want to…

Payment giant's point-of-sale outage caused by ALPHV ransomware
19
Apr
2023

Payment giant’s point-of-sale outage caused by ALPHV ransomware

An issue with the NCR Aloha point-of-sale system turned out to be a ransomware attack claimed by the ALPHV group…

Spring cleaning tips for your browser
19
Apr
2023

Spring cleaning tips for your browser

Some tips that can enhance your browser’s speed, so you have more time to enjoy the outdoors. When you are…

Avoid this "lost injured dog" Facebook hoax
19
Apr
2023

Avoid this “lost injured dog” Facebook hoax

We take a look at a Facebook hoax which uses supposedly injured dogs as the lure for a bait and…

Swatting-as-a-Service is a growing and complicated problem to solve
19
Apr
2023

Swatting-as-a-Service is a growing and complicated problem to solve

Using a false call to deploy emergency services to the address of a victim or a school has been turned…

LockBit ransomware on Mac: Should we worry?
19
Apr
2023

LockBit ransomware on Mac: Should we worry?

With plans to offer more ransomware, LockBit has just created a variant for macOS. But, as experts have pointed out,…

WhatsApp introduces new security features
18
Apr
2023

WhatsApp introduces new security features

WhatsApp has announced several new security features, including one that makes it a lot easier for you to verify the…

A week in security (April 10
18
Apr
2023

A week in security (April 10

The most interesting security related news from the week of April 10 – 16. Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Exclusive…

Fake Chrome updates spread malware
18
Apr
2023

Fake Chrome updates spread malware

We take a look at a slew of hacked websites pushing fake Chrome updates which are Monero miner malware in…

Woman tracks down and turns table on Airbnb scammer
18
Apr
2023

Woman tracks down and turns table on Airbnb scammer

A “superhost” scammed a woman out of a thousand dollars. She didn’t take it lying down. The internet is full…