WhatsApp account takeover scam asks you to “vote for my friend”
A scam is spreading through WhatsApp with the goal of taking over victims’ accounts entirely. It starts with a message that feels harmless and familiar.…
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The AI Act kicks into action, forces companies to be clear about AI chatbots
The European Union (EU) has started enforcing key parts of the AI Act, with immediate, visible consequences for chatbots, deepfakes and other consumer‑facing Artificial Intelligence…
“Adult TikTok” searches lead to scams
Search for certain combinations of “TikTok” and adult content, and sooner or later you’ll land on a page promising exactly what you searched for: an…
A week in security (July 27 – August 2)
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…
Fake Fortnite rewards are stealing players’ accounts
Fortnite scam pages like the ones below appear by the dozen every day, recycled endlessly under different names and designs. One version promises $50 from…
Fake Flash Player installs AtlasRAT
Researchers have described a campaign that delivers a remote access Trojan (RAT) called AtlasRAT through a fake Flash Player installer. People still go looking for…
Hims & Hers sued over alleged health data privacy failures
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), together with Utah and California, has filed a lawsuit against telehealth provider Hims & Hers. The FTC alleges that…
Malwarebytes for Windows, now available on the Microsoft Store
When you’re setting up a new PC or looking for an app you already know, the Microsoft Store is often the easiest place to start.…
Hidden prompt turns Microsoft Copilot into an AI worm
A security researcher has demonstrated how Microsoft Copilot for Word can be tricked into spreading a self‑propagating prompt‑injection “AI worm.” The attack silently alters documents…
OpenAI explains how its AI agent breached Hugging Face
On July 28, OpenAI published an update on the agent that escaped its sandbox and hacked into Hugging Face during an internal cybersecurity evaluation. In…
Apple accused of letting fake crypto app steal $1.8 million
Apple’s tagline for its App Store says, “The apps you love. From a place you can trust.” You might love the apps, but can you…
Buying TikTok views or followers? Here’s what you’re really getting
A whole industry has sprung up around selling TikTok “growth.” Cheap views by the hundred, pre-made ad accounts, and polished sales pages promising a repeatable…