Category: MalwareBytes

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18
Dec
2023

MongoDB warns customers about data breach after cyberattack

Database provider MongoDB has posted a security notice about a security incident in which attackers obtained unauthorized access to some…

week in security
18
Dec
2023

A week in security (December 11 – December 17)

December 15, 2023 – PikaBot, a stealthy malware normally distributed via malspam is now being spread via malicious ads. December…

Fired by algorithm: The future's here and it's a robot wearing a white collar
15
Dec
2023

PikaBot distributed via malicious search ads

During this past year, we have seen an increase in the use of malicious ads (malvertising) and specifically those via…

Chrome
15
Dec
2023

Chrome starts the countdown to the end of tracking cookies

Google has announced that it will start rolling its Chrome web browser’s new Tracking Protection feature from January of 2024….

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15
Dec
2023

Recently-patched Apache Struts vulnerability used in worldwide attacks

Attackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in Apache Struts 2 that was patched recently. Struts is a very popular open…

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15
Dec
2023

Apple to introduce new feature that makes life harder for iPhone thieves

Reportedly, Apple has plans to make it harder for iPhone thieves to steal your personal information even if they have…

ALPHV
14
Dec
2023

ALPHV ransomware gang returns, sorta

The ALPHV ransomware gang, arguably the second most dangerous “big game” ransomware operator, appears to be back in business after…

Notifications
14
Dec
2023

Apple now requires a judges order to hand over your push notification data

Last week, we reported on how US government agencies have been asking Apple and Google for metadata related to push…

Ransomware review: October 2023
13
Dec
2023

Ransomware review: December 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes’ ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on…

Closeup shot of a man working at a computer keyboard
13
Dec
2023

The sound of you typing on your keyboard could reveal your password

As if password authentication’s coffin needed any more nails, researchers in the UK have discovered yet another way to hammer…

Malvertisers zoom in on cryptocurrencies and initial access
13
Dec
2023

Malvertisers zoom in on cryptocurrencies and initial access

During the past month, we have observed an increase in the number of malicious ads on Google searches for “Zoom”,…

Patch Tuesday update fixes several vulnerabilities
13
Dec
2023

Microsoft patches 34 vulnerabilities, including one zero-day

December’s Patch Tuesday is a relatively quiet one on the Microsoft front. Redmond has patched 34 vulnerabilities with only four…