Fake Claude site installs malware that gives attackers access to your computer
Claude’s rapid growth—nearly 290 million web visits per month—has made it an attractive target for attackers, and this campaign shows how easy it is to…
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30,000 private Facebook images allegedly downloaded by Meta employee
Every tech company tells you your data is safe. They’ve (hopefully) got encryption, access controls, and zero-trust architectures—the whole glossy security brochure. And then someone…
NSFW app leak exposes 70,000 prompts linked to individual users
MyLovely.AI, an AI “artwork” generation platform, has reportedly been compromised, affecting 106,362 registered users. The AI girlfriend app allows users to generate personalized NSFW content…
Scammers pose as Amazon support to steal your account
Cybercriminals using the so-called “spray and pray” tactic love to impersonate well-known brands. Especially ones with huge customer bases. Amazon reportedly has around 310 million…
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,…
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…