Category: MalwareBytes

3 benefits of ThreatDown bundles
17
Nov
2023

3 benefits of ThreatDown bundles

Traditional approaches to endpoint security today have a three-fold complexity problem—with big consequences. First, complexity in deployment causes long delays…

black cat showing its teeth
17
Nov
2023

Ransomware gang files SEC complaint about victim

In what seems to be a new twist on the ransomware theme, the notorious ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group has filed a…

Woman holding a panic button
16
Nov
2023

Alarm system cyberattack leaves those in need struggling to call for help

A alarm system company that allows those in need to ask for help at the touch of a button has…

several patches
15
Nov
2023

Update now! Microsoft patches 3 actively exploited zero-days

Another important update round for this month’s Patch Tuesday. Microsoft has patched a total of 63 vulnerabilities in its operating…

Ransomware review: October 2023
15
Nov
2023

Ransomware review: October 2023

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

Someone looking at their credit card while at a computer
14
Nov
2023

Credit card skimming on the rise for the holiday shopping season

As we head into shopping season, customers aren’t the only ones getting excited. More online shopping means more opportunities for…

A pin in a map of Maine
13
Nov
2023

State of Maine data breach impacts 1.3 million people

The US State of Maine says it has suffered a data breach impacting around 1.3 million people. According to the…

week in security
13
Nov
2023

A week in security (November 06 – November 12)

November 9, 2023 – A judge has refused to bring back a class action lawsuit against four car manufacturers because…

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13
Nov
2023

Signal is testing usernames so you don’t have to share your phone number

Messaging service Signal is testing support for usernames as a replacement for phone numbers to serve as user identities. Signal…

YouTube shows ads for ad blocker, financial scams
10
Nov
2023

YouTube shows ads for ad blocker, financial scams

After performing local experiments for a few months, YouTube recently expanded its effort to block ad blockers. The move was…

Texting in a car
09
Nov
2023

Judge rules it’s fine for car makers to intercept your text messages

A federal judge has refused to bring back a class action lawsuit that alleged four car manufacturers had violated Washington…

Meta logo
09
Nov
2023

Meta whistleblower says company has long ignored how it sexually endangers children

At a Senate hearing, a Meta whistleblower has revealed some shocking numbers around children’s experiences of its platforms. Arturo Béjar,…