Category: MalwareBytes

WhatsApp refuses to weaken encryption, would rather leave UK
14
Mar
2023

WhatsApp refuses to weaken encryption, would rather leave UK

With the UK’s Online Safety Bill set to become law this year, WhatsApp is standing its ground against weakening encryption….

"Brad Pitt," a still body, ketchup, and a knife, or the best trick ever played on a romance scammer, with Becky Holmes: Lock and Code S04E06: Lock and Code S04E06
14
Mar
2023

“Brad Pitt,” a still body, ketchup, and a knife, or the best trick ever played on a romance scammer, with Becky Holmes: Lock and Code S04E06: Lock and Code S04E06

This week on Lock and Code, we speak with author and Twitter pro Becky Holmes about how she teases, fights,…

TikTok logo
11
Mar
2023

TikTok “a loaded gun” says NSA

Speaking at a US Senate hearing on Wednesday, General Paul Nakasone, Director of the NSA, said “one sixth of American…

Malware targeting SonicWall devices could survive firmware updates
11
Mar
2023

Malware targeting SonicWall devices could survive firmware updates

Researchers at Mandiant have identified a campaign that persisted on SonicWall SMA 100 Series appliances tenaciously. Researchers at Mandiant have…

Update Android now! Two critical vulnerabilities patched
10
Mar
2023

Update Android now! Two critical vulnerabilities patched

The March security updates for Android include fixes for two critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities. Update as soon as…

Skull and crossbones
09
Mar
2023

Ransomware review: March 2023

February 2023 saw a record number of victims for LockBit, a record high ransom demand, and a devastating assault on…

Warning issued over Royal ransomware
08
Mar
2023

Warning issued over Royal ransomware

In a Cybersecurity Advisory, CISA and the FBI have shared information about Royal ransomware, which despite being rather new has…

Play ransomware gang leaks City of Oakland data
08
Mar
2023

Play ransomware gang leaks City of Oakland data

After claiming responsibility for attacking the City of Oakland, California, the Play ransomware gang has begun leaking the data it…

DoppelPaymer ransomware group disrupted by FBI and European police agencies
08
Mar
2023

DoppelPaymer ransomware group disrupted by FBI and European police agencies

In cooperation with the FBI, European police agencies have made arrests that disrupt the DoppelPaymer ransomware operation Europol has released…

A week in security (Feb 27
07
Mar
2023

A week in security (Feb 27

The most interesting security related news from the week of February 27 to March 5. Last week on Malwarebytes Labs:…

9 cybersecurity tips to keep you safe when travelling
07
Mar
2023

9 cybersecurity tips to keep you safe when travelling

Here are some cybersecurity tips to keep you safe while you travel. The best way to keep your devices safe when…

What you need to know
07
Mar
2023

What you need to know

The US Government has been working on the National Cybersecurity Strategy Document 2023 for some time now, and it’s finally…