The backlash against Flock cameras is spreading
Flock-style ALPR systems carry serious privacy and civil-liberties risks, and the backlash is now starting to show up in agency decisions too. For those not…
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Security updates available for Adobe, Chrome, Firefox, VMWare, and Zoom
Security updates are not just for enterprises with a dedicated security team and a change-management calendar. For consumers and small businesses, they are one of…
Claude for Chrome flaw could let rogue extensions access your Gmail
First reported in May, ClaudeBleed is basically a “fake remote control” problem. A sneaky browser extension can pretend to be Claude’s own website and secretly…
July 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 622 Microsoft CVEs, including three zero-days
Just one month ago, June 2026 Patch Tuesday broke Microsoft’s previous record with 206 CVEs and three zero‑days. July now triples that count, reinforcing that…
This fake Apple app can unlock your Mac’s password vault
CrashStealer is a new macOS infostealer that masquerades as Apple’s CrashReporter component, uses an Apple‑notarized installer to slip past Gatekeeper, tricks users into handing over…
Warning: Scammers are using FaceTime to empty bank accounts
Apple is urging users to treat any suspicious FaceTime call or message as untrusted, especially if it involves payments, refunds, password resets, or requests for…
The inside job that cost ransomware victims millions
When a ransomware crew locks up your servers, the outside negotiator you hire has to know everything about you so that they can negotiate a…
Fake crypto gift card sites are getting harder to spot
You want to turn some crypto into a gift card. You search, click a promising result, and land on a site that looks polished and…
Trusting your kids online isn’t enough (Lock and Code S07E14)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast… There is a lot going on right now regarding the safety of kids online. In the United…
Ghostcommit attack hides malicious AI instructions in images
Ghostcommit is a proof of concept that shows how AI assistants used to review software code can be tricked by hidden instructions embedded in images.…
A week in security (July 6 – July 12)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: This new Windows malware can take over your PC and wipe it clean How mule betting scams recruit ordinary people…
Two Chrome updates in two days fix critical vulnerabilities
Updating Chrome is becoming an almost daily task lately. But it’s too important to ignore. On Wednesday, July 8, Google released another Chrome update, just…