Category: MalwareBytes

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…

Intel CPU vulnerabilities fixed. But should you update?
07
Mar
2023

Intel CPU vulnerabilities fixed. But should you update?

Microsoft has released out of band updates for information disclosure vulnerabilities in Intel CPUs, but who needs them? Microsoft has…

YouTube under fire for allegedly gathering children's data
04
Mar
2023

YouTube under fire for allegedly gathering children’s data

The complaint asserts that YouTube collected “the location, viewing habits and preferences” of up to five million children. The UK’s…

LockBit ransomware demands $2 million for Pierce Transit data
04
Mar
2023

LockBit ransomware demands $2 million for Pierce Transit data

The ransomware group LockBit is offering data stolen from a Washington state public transit operator on the dark web. The…

Ransomware led to multiple DISH Network outages
03
Mar
2023

Ransomware led to multiple DISH Network outages

We take a look at a ransomware outbreak impacting multiple DISH Network services. Satellite broadcast organisation DISH experienced a major…