Category: MalwareBytes

Own an older iPhone? Check you're on the latest version to avoid this bug
25
Jan
2023

Own an older iPhone? Check you’re on the latest version to avoid this bug

Apple has now released security content for iOS 12.5.7 which includes a patch for an actively exploited vulnerability in WebKit…

A week in security (January 16—22)
24
Jan
2023

A week in security (January 16—22)

News Posted: January 23, 2023 by Malwarebytes Labs The most interesting security related news from the week of January 16-22….

T-Mobile logo
24
Jan
2023

T-Mobile reports data theft of 37 million customers in the US

T-Mobile has disclosed that an attacker was able to obtain the information of approximately 37 million US customers. T-Mobile has…

Ransomware revenue significantly down over 2022
24
Jan
2023

Ransomware revenue significantly down over 2022

According to blockchain data platform Chainanalysis, ransomware revenue plummeted significantly in 2022 due to a growing unwillingness to pay. According…

Microsoft to end direct sale of Windows 10 licenses at the end of January
24
Jan
2023

Microsoft to end direct sale of Windows 10 licenses at the end of January

We take a look at reports that Microsoft will shortly be ending the direct sale of Windows 10 licenses. Windows…

TikTok CEO told to "step up efforts to comply" with digital laws
24
Jan
2023

TikTok CEO told to “step up efforts to comply” with digital laws

In a recent meeting with TikTok’s CEO, EU commissioner Thierry Breton impressed upon the company the need to comply with…

4 ways to protect your privacy while scrolling
24
Jan
2023

4 ways to protect your privacy while scrolling

For every level of privacy awareness, there are layers you can use to protect yourself. Here are four suggestions. Privacy…

Ransomware money laundering operation disrupted, founder arrested
21
Jan
2023

Ransomware money laundering operation disrupted, founder arrested

The China-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato is accused of processing over $700 million of illicit funds. The US Department of Justice…

Credit card fraud group member could get up to 30 years in jail
21
Jan
2023

Credit card fraud group member could get up to 30 years in jail

We take a look at a New York based credit card fraud group, and see how the justice system is…

Mailchimp breach feels like deja vu
21
Jan
2023

Mailchimp breach feels like deja vu

Email marketing provider Mailchimp has been breached again, nine months after it was compromised last year. A threat actor successfully…

Google sponsored ads lead to rogue imitation sites
20
Jan
2023

Google sponsored ads lead to rogue imitation sites

We take a look at a flurry of reports relating to fake products being pushed via sponsored ads in Google…

LastPass users should move their crypto funds, experts warn
19
Jan
2023

LastPass users should move their crypto funds, experts warn

Experts are warning LastPass users to move their crypto funds since there are plenty of indications that the breach is…