Attackers demand ransoms for stolen LinkedIn accounts
LinkedIn support channels are being swamped by users that have been locked out of their accounts. An ongoing campaign targeting LinkedIn accounts has led to…
Category: MalwareBytes
Citrix NetScalers backdoored in widespread exploitation campaign
Researchers have found almost 2000 backdoored Citrix NetScalers, many of which were patched after the backdoor in the form of a web shell was dropped.…
Catching up with WoofLocker, the most elaborate traffic redirection scheme to tech support scams
This tech support scam is one of the most long running and covert ones we have ever seen. Back in January 2020, we blogged about…
Beware malware posing as beta versions of legitimate apps, warns FBI
The FBI has issued a warning about two related types of fraud, malicious beta-testing apps and crypto recovery schemes. The FBI has issued a warning…
Malvertisers up their game against researchers
Malicious ads via search engine results page are getting harder to identify thanks to advanced fingerprinting techniques Threat actors constantly take notice of the work and…
Discord.io confirms theft of 760,000 members’ data
Discord.io has confirmed that personally identifiable information of 760,000 members was stolen in a data breach. The third-party Discord service has been shut down for…
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…
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. …