How kids pay the price for ransomware attacks on education
Data stolen during attacks on schools can contain highly sensitive information. Modern ransomware attacks are as much about stealing data...
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Update Android now! Google patches three actively exploited zero-days
Google has patched 43 vulnerabilities in Android, three of which are actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities. In July’s update for the...
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Warning issued over vulnerability in cardiac devices
A vulnerability in Medtronic’s Paceart Optima cardiac device could lead to further network penetration, RCE, and DoS attacks The Cybersecurity...
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Self-driving cars are a privacy issue, says security expert
As the number of self-driving cars increases, so does the number of cameras on the roads. This creates a possible...
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Google plans to scrape everything you post online to train its AI
We take a look at a change to Google’s Privacy Policy which indicates the use of public data for AI...
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Malicious ad for USPS fishes for banking credentials
Next time you need to track a package, be aware that malicious ads could be leading you to sites that...
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Elderly targeted in car accident scam, kingpin arrested
The head of a criminal network responsible for defrauding hundreds of elderly people has been arrested, Europol has announced. The...
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Fake reviewers face big fines
The FTC’s new proposed rule would apply large fines to those found distributing fake reviews online. The FTC is cracking...
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Brave browser will prevent websites from port scanning visitors
We take a look at reports that Brave browser will prevent port scans of website visitors to keep them safe...
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A week in security (June 26 – July 2)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: A proxyjacking campaign is looking for vulnerable SSH servers New technique can defeat voice authentication...
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Of sharks, surveillance, and spied on emails
This week on Lock and Code, we speak with Matthew Guargilia about the NSA’s broad powers to sweep up Americans’...
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Online safety tips for LGBTQIA+ communities
The internet is great for bringing people together, but it can also be a nasty place. Here are some tips...
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