Google pauses open source bug bounty program after rise in AI submissions
Companies like Google and Microsoft are finding much bigger numbers of vulnerabilities in their own products as a result of AI. But the same technology…
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Proposed anti-Flock bills could spell trouble for license plate readers
Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are cameras that photograph passing vehicles, read their number plates, and typically log the time, location, and vehicle details. On their…
A week in security (September 28 – October 4)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Stay safe! Scammers know more about you than you think. Malwarebytes Mobile Security protects you from phishing, scam texts, malicious sites, and…
Losing gamblers pushed to bet more by DraftKings’ AI, report says
Two separate investigations have raised concerns about betting site DraftKings’ marketing to target problem gamblers, including its use of AI. On September 19, the New…
Pentagon breach exposes Social Security numbers and military records of millions
The US government is alerting millions of people that their personal information was stolen during a breach of the Pentagon’s personnel records at the Defense…
Fake xStocks, Pendle, and other sites bait crypto users with rewards votes
We found 70 websites that impersonate legitimate crypto projects that invite visitors to vote on the date of an upcoming rewards distribution. The pages copy…
Shadow AI explained: The work shortcut that could leak your company’s secrets
Using an AI chatbot, assistant, or browser to speed up your work is tempting, but doing it without your employer’s knowledge can put sensitive data…
Malwarebytes earns another Top Product award in independent testing
Every few months, Malwarebytes gets a chance to test its mettle against real-world threats in an independent laboratory setting. And the latest round of results…
Hackers steal protective order and foster care records from Arizona courts
“Arizona’s court system was targeted by a cyber attack from criminal hackers or their bots.” This is how the Arizona Supreme Court announced that hackers…
Your car’s app could be telling Big Tech who you are and where you go
A study testing 21 cars from 19 brands and 30 companion apps found connections to advertising and tracking companies, and evidence that some apps shared…
Humans are reviewing Copilot users’ bizarre and abusive image-editing requests
A reminder for anyone who thinks their AI chats are private: A human may see what they upload. A report from 404 Media this week…
Fake iPhone Duo preorder scam triggers DarkSword attack
Apple announced its first foldable iPhone on September 9, and scammers were ready to ‘deliver’ one before anyone could buy it. Most of what we…