Ransomware review: October 2023
This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes’ ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. In…
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Credit card skimming on the rise for the holiday shopping season
As we head into shopping season, customers aren’t the only ones getting excited. More online shopping means more opportunities for cybercriminals to grab their share…
State of Maine data breach impacts 1.3 million people
The US State of Maine says it has suffered a data breach impacting around 1.3 million people. According to the census from July 2022, that’s…
Signal is testing usernames so you don’t have to share your phone number
Messaging service Signal is testing support for usernames as a replacement for phone numbers to serve as user identities. Signal provides encrypted instant messaging and…
YouTube shows ads for ad blocker, financial scams
After performing local experiments for a few months, YouTube recently expanded its effort to block ad blockers. The move was immediately unpopular with some users,…
Judge rules it’s fine for car makers to intercept your text messages
A federal judge has refused to bring back a class action lawsuit that alleged four car manufacturers had violated Washington state’s privacy laws by using…
Meta whistleblower says company has long ignored how it sexually endangers children
At a Senate hearing, a Meta whistleblower has revealed some shocking numbers around children’s experiences of its platforms. Arturo Béjar, a former engineering director at…
Update now! SysAid vulnerability is actively being exploited by ransomware affiliate
Users of SysAid on-premises should take action to deal with a vulnerability. SysAid is a widely used IT service management solution that allows IT teams…
Nude “before and after” photos stolen from plastic surgeon, posted online, and sent to victims’ family and friends
The FBI is investigating a data breach where cybercriminals were able to steal patients’ records from a Las Vegas plastic surgeon’s office, and then post…
Malvertiser copies PC news site to deliver infostealer
The majority of malvertising campaigns delivering malicious utilities that we have tracked so far typically deceive victims with pages that are almost the exact replica…
Introducing Advanced Device Control: Shielding businesses from USB threats
With experts noting a troubling threefold surge in USB drive malware incidents in early 2023, Device Control has just leveled up with a key addition:…
Introducing Security Advisor Site Scores for OneView: Easy assessment of client security for MSPs
In a world rife with cyber threats, it is crucial for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to conduct thorough assessments of their clients’ security posture. Even…