Warning from LastPass as fake app found on Apple App Store
Password Manager LastPass has warned about a fraudulent app called “LassPass Password Manager” which it found on the Apple App Store. The app closely mimics…
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How to tell if your toothbrush is being used in a DDoS attack
February 7, 2024 – We look at a scam campaign on Facebook that continues to do the rounds, and how you can recover your compromised…
Facebook fatal accident scam still rages on
Recently I wrote about a malvertising campaign on Facebook that has been going on for almost a year. Apparently Facebook is struggling to stop this…
Safer Internet Day, or why Brad Pitt needed an internet bodyguard
February 6, 2024 is Safer Internet Day. When I was asked to write about the topic, I misunderstood the question and heard: “can you cover…
State of Malware 2024: What consumers need to know
Released today, the Malwarebytes State of Malware 2024 report takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the world of cybercrime. As home users,…
Known ransomware attacks up 68% in 2023
Today, Malwarebytes released its 2024 State of Malware report, detailing six cyberthreats that resource-constrained IT teams should pay attention to in 2024. Top of the…
Clorox counts the cost of cyberattack
Cleaning products maker Clorox has reported losses of $49 million in connection to a cyberattack it suffered in August of last year. On Monday, August…
CISA: Disconnect vulnerable Ivanti products TODAY
In an emergency directive, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered all federal agencies to disconnect all instances of Ivanti Connect Secure and…
FBI removes malware from hundreds of routers across the US
The FBI has used a court order to remove malware from hundreds of routers across the US, and alter the routers’ settings to prevent reinfection.…
“You have blood on your hands.” Senate Committee calls for action by social media giants to protect children online
In an unusually emotional and unified setting, the Senate Judiciary Committee found common ground for the need to protect children online yesterday. On January 31,…
Tax season is here, so are scammers
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the 2024 tax filing season has officially begun, with an expected 146 million individual tax returns to be…
Decline in robocalls is encouraging, efforts seem to be working
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that its recent actions with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against international robocalls appear to have had an…