This fake Windows support website delivers password-stealing malware
A fake Microsoft support website is tricking people into downloading what looks like a normal Windows update. Instead, it installs malware designed to steal passwords,…
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Timeshare owners warned to watch out for cartel-linked scams
If you own a timeshare and have been searching for a way out, you need to know who may be targeting you. In February, the…
Russian hacking group targets home and small office routers to spy on users
British security officials found that a group linked to the Russian military is spying on users of compromised Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) routers in a…
Your extensions leak clues about you, so we made sure Browser Guard doesn’t
Did you know you can be profiled based on the browser extensions you use? Advertisers can detect which extensions are installed and use that to…
Support platform breach exposes Hims & Hers customer data
Healthcare companies handle some of the most personal data imaginable. That makes them a magnet for hackers. And when those companies outsource their customer support…
Traffic violation scams swap links for QR codes to steal your card details
As soon as people start to get to grips with a certain type of scam, criminals deploy new tactics to keep stealing money. Now people…
A week in security (March 30 – April 5)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Stay safe! We don’t just report on data privacy—we help you remove your personal information Cybersecurity risks should never spread…
Killer robots are here. Now what? (Lock and Code S07E07)
Big news: Lock and Code is nominated for a Webby Award! You can help us win the People’s Voice Award by voting here. This week…
That dream job offer from Coca-Cola or Ferrari? It’s a trap for your passwords
As layoffs surge and job seekers flood the market, phishing campaigns impersonating major brands, including Coca-Cola and Ferrari, are ramping up—and they’re more sophisticated than…
Blocking children from social media is a badly executed good idea
While we can probably all agree that there is more than enough proof that social media is bad for the mental health of our children,…
Apple expands “DarkSword” patches to iOS 18.7.7
Apple widened its latest iOS 18 security update to cover far more iPhones and iPads, specifically to stop real‑world DarkSword attacks that can compromise a…
Malwarebytes Privacy VPN receives full third-party audit
For the careful VPN customer today, so much depends upon a privacy promise, made, too often, by a company without proof. No-logs policies, modern encryption algorithms, a refusal to store…