Category: MalwareBytes

DNA testing company vanishes along with its customers' genetic data
12
Nov
2024

DNA testing company vanishes along with its customers’ genetic data

A DNA testing company that promised clients insights into their genetic disposition has suddenly disappeared. The BBC reports it tried…

week in security
11
Nov
2024

A week in security (November 4 – November 10)

November 8, 2024 – The web browser, and search engines in particular, continue to be a popular entry point to…

Hello again, FakeBat: popular loader returns after months-long hiatus
09
Nov
2024

Hello again, FakeBat: popular loader returns after months-long hiatus

The web browser, and search engines in particular, continue to be a popular entry point to deliver malware to users….

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08
Nov
2024

TikTok ordered to close Canada offices following “national security review”

The Government of Canada ordered the TikTok Technology Canada Inc. to close its offices in the country following a national…

A close up of an air fryer which contains fries
07
Nov
2024

Air fryers are the latest surveillance threat you didn’t consider

Consumer group Which? has warned shoppers to be selective when it comes to buying smart air fryers from Xiaomi, Cosori,…

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07
Nov
2024

Malwarebytes acquires AzireVPN to fuel additional VPN features and functionalities 

Today I have great news to share: We’ve acquired AzireVPN, a privacy-focused VPN provider based in Sweden.  I wanted to…

Large eBay malvertising campaign leads to scams
07
Nov
2024

Large eBay malvertising campaign leads to scams

Tech support scammers are targeting eBay customers in the U.S. via fraudulent Google ads. In a few separate searches, we…

8 security tips for small businesses
06
Nov
2024

8 security tips for small businesses

Small businesses and startups are known to face some extra challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. Because they don’t have…

patched Android chip
06
Nov
2024

Update your Android: Google patches two zero-day vulnerabilities

Google has announced patches for several high severity vulnerabilities. In total, 51 vulnerabilities have been patched in November’s updates, two…

stealing from cookie jar
05
Nov
2024

Warning: Hackers could take over your email account by stealing cookies, even if you have MFA

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning that cybercriminals are taking over email accounts via stolen session…

phishing illustration
04
Nov
2024

Crooks bank on Microsoft’s search engine to phish customers

We identified a new wave of phishing for banking credentials that targets consumers via Microsoft’s search engine. A Bing search…

City of Columbus logo
04
Nov
2024

City of Columbus breach affects around half a million citizens

A ransomware attack against the City of Columbus, Ohio—which drew public scrutiny following the city government’s attempt to silence a…