Category: MalwareBytes

receiving a text scam
18
Apr
2025

Text scams grow to steal hundreds of millions of dollars

Text scams alone cost US citizens at least $470 million in 2024, according to new data from the US Federal…

18
Apr
2025

Text scams grow to steal hundreds of millions of dollars

Text scams alone cost US citizens at least $470 million in 2024, according to new data from the US Federal…

patched Apple
17
Apr
2025

Apple patches security vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS. Update now!

Apple has released a security update for iOS and iPadOS to patch two zero-day vulnerabilities which are reported to already have been…

AI bot carrying a warning sign
17
Apr
2025

Hi, robot: Half of all internet traffic now automated

If you sometimes feel that the internet isn’t the same vibrant place it used to be, you’re not alone. New…

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16
Apr
2025

“I sent you an email from your email account,” sextortion scam claims

In a new version of the old “Hello pervert”  emails, scammers are relying on classic email spoofing techniques to try…

crypto scam
16
Apr
2025

“Follow me” to this fake crypto exchange to claim $500

A type of crypto scam that we reported about in 2024 has ported over to a new platform and changed…

The brand name "Hertz" written in black, italicized, against a yellow backdrop
15
Apr
2025

Hertz data breach caused by CL0P ransomware attack on vendor

The Hertz Corporation, on behalf of Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty brands, is sending breach notifications to customers who may have…

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15
Apr
2025

Meta slurps up EU user data for AI training

European Facebook users have so far avoided having their public posts used to train parent company Meta’s AI model. That’s…

Microsoft logo
14
Apr
2025

No, it’s not OK to delete that new inetpub folder

In a new update for the guide concerning CVE-2025-21204 Microsoft told users they need the new inetpub folder for protection….

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14
Apr
2025

Malwarebytes named “Best Antivirus Software” and “Best Malware Removal Service”

Horn tooting time: We’re excited to say we’ve earned a coveted spot in PCMag’s “Best Antivirus Software for 2025” list,…

week in security
14
Apr
2025

A week in security (April 7 – April 13)

April 11, 2025 – The US indicated they will sign the Pall Mall Pact, an international treaty to regulate commercial…

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11
Apr
2025

The Pall Mall Pact and why it matters

The US State Department reportedly plans to sign an international agreement designed to govern the use of commercial spyware known…