The personal information of children is leaked by trusted institutions which can lead to identity fraud and identity theft This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Our Santa wishlist: Stronger identity security for kids
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‘Fix It’ social-engineering scheme impersonates several brands
Criminals are luring victims looking to download software and tricking them into running a malicious command. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: ‘Fix It’ social-engineering scheme impersonates several brands
TP-Link faces US national security probe, potential ban on devices
TP-Link is being investigated for alleged predatory pricing practices, which may be driven by ulterior motives. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: TP-Link faces US national security probe, potential ban on devices
Pallet liquidation scams and how to recognize them
Pallet liquidation is an attractive playing field for online scammers. Will you receive goods or get your credit card details stolen? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Pallet liquidation scams and how to recognize them
AI-generated malvertising “white pages” are fooling detection engines
With AI, it’s not only the sky that’s the limit, it’s the entire universe. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI-generated malvertising “white pages” are fooling detection engines
5 million payment card details stolen in painful reminder to monitor Christmas spending
An online repository of screenshots where victims filled out their payment card details online was publicly accessible. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 5 million payment card details stolen in painful reminder to monitor Christmas…
Task scams surge by 400%, but what are they?
Task scams are a new type of scams where victims are slowly tricked into paying to get paid for repetitive simple tasks This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Task scams surge by 400%, but what…
A day in the life of a privacy pro, with Ron de Jesus (Lock and Code S05E26)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Ron de Jesus about the work of achieving user privacy while balancing company goals. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A day in the…
A week in security (December 9 – December 15)
A list of topics we covered in the week of December 9 to December 15 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (December 9 – December 15)
Malicious ad distributes SocGholish malware to Kaiser Permanente employees
A fraudulent Google ad meant to phish employees for their login credentials redirects them to a fake browser update page instead. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malicious ad distributes SocGholish malware to Kaiser Permanente…
4.8 million healthcare records left freely accessible
Care1, a Canadian healthcare solutions provider left a cloud storage instance freely accessible and unencrypted for anyone to find. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 4.8 million healthcare records left freely accessible
Data brokers should stop trading health and location data, new bill proposes
Senators introduced a bill to stop data brokers from trading in health and location data and enable the FTC to enforce the new rules This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Data brokers should stop trading…
Update now! Apple releases new security patches for vulnerabilities in iPhones, Macs, and more
Apple has released security patches for most of its operating systems, including iOS, Mac, iPadOS, Safari, and visionOS. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update now! Apple releases new security patches for vulnerabilities in iPhones, Macs, and…
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TikTok ban in US: Company seeks emergency injunction to prevent it
TikTok has requested an emergency injunction to stop or postpone the planned ban on the platform in the US. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: TikTok ban in US: Company seeks emergency injunction to prevent…
Encrypted messaging service intercepted, 2.3 million messages read by law enforcement
Authorities were able to intercept the Matrix messaging service’s traffic and monitor criminal activity for three months. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Encrypted messaging service intercepted, 2.3 million messages read by law enforcement
A week in security (December 2 – December 8)
A list of topics we covered in the week of December 2 to December 8 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (December 2 – December 8)
Europol takes down criminal data hub Manson Market in busy month for law enforcement
Two operators and 50 servers that were behind an online marketplace where criminals could buy stolen data have been seized This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Europol takes down criminal data hub Manson Market in…
Americans urged to use encrypted messaging after large, ongoing cyberattack
US telecom providers have been infiltrated to a worrying level by Chinese APT group Salt Typhoon. The advice is to use encrypted messaging This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Americans urged to use encrypted messaging…
Crypto’s rising value likely to bring new wave of scams
The value of cryptocurrencies is going through the roof, so the scammers are even more interested in your funds This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Crypto’s rising value likely to bring new wave of scams
AI chatbot provider exposes 346,000 customer files, including ID documents, resumes, and medical records
AI chatbot provider WotNot left a cloud storage bucket exposed that contained almost 350,000 files, including personally identifiable information. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI chatbot provider exposes 346,000 customer files, including ID documents,…
Repeat offenders drive bulk of tech support scams via Google Ads
Consumers are getting caught in a web of scams facilitated by online ads often originating from the same perpetrators. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Repeat offenders drive bulk of tech support scams via Google…
These cars want to know about your sex life (re-air) (Lock and Code S05E25)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we re-air an episode from 2023 about why modern cars want to know about your sex life and a lot more. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article:…
No company too small for Phobos ransomware gang, indictment reveals
The US indictment against an alleged Phobos ransomware kingpin reveals that no company was too small for the cybercriminal gang to hit. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: No company too small for Phobos ransomware…
A week in security (November 25 – December 1)
A list of topics we covered in the week of November 25 to December 1 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (November 25 – December 1)
Printer problems? Beware the bogus help
Printer issues are very common, but searching Google for help may get you into more trouble than you’d expect. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Printer problems? Beware the bogus help
Data broker exposes 600,000 sensitive files including background checks
A researcher has discovered a data broker had stored 644,869 PDF files in a publicly accessible cloud storage container. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Data broker exposes 600,000 sensitive files including background checks
Medical testing company LifeLabs failed to protect customer data, report finds
LifeLabs managed to hold up a report about a ransomware incident in court for four years. It’s now been published. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Medical testing company LifeLabs failed to protect customer data,…
Explained: the Microsoft connected experiences controversy
Microsoft connected experiences have been the subject of heated online discussions. So what are they, and do they train AI with my data? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Explained: the Microsoft connected experiences controversy
Spotify, Audible, and Amazon used to push dodgy forex trading sites and more
Cybercriminals are spamming content platforms like Spotify and Amazon with cracks, keygens, and forex trading platforms. We explain why. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Spotify, Audible, and Amazon used to push dodgy forex trading…
“Hilariously insecure”: Andrew Tate’s The Real World breached, 800,000 users affected
Hacktivists have breached Andrew Tate’s learning platform The Real World and obtained 794,000 usernames for current and former members, as well as 324,382 email addresses of former clients. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “Hilariously…
A week in security (November 18 – November 24)
A list of topics we covered in the week of November 18 to November 24 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (November 18 – November 24)
Meta takes down more than 2 million accounts in fight against pig butchering
Meta provided some insight into their fight against pig butchering scammers, who are often victims of organized crime themselves This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta takes down more than 2 million accounts in fight…
AI is everywhere, and Boomers don’t trust it
ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Meta AI may be everywhere, but Baby Boomers don’t trust the tech or the companies behind it. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI is everywhere, and Boomers don’t trust it
Free AI editor lures in victims, installs information stealer instead on Windows and Mac
A widespread social media campaign for EditProAI turns out to spread information stealers for both Windows and MacOS users. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Free AI editor lures in victims, installs information stealer instead…
AI Granny Daisy takes up scammers’ time so they can’t bother you
An Artificial Intelligence model called Daisy has been deployed to waste phone scammers’ time so they can’t defraud real people. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI Granny Daisy takes up scammers’ time so they…
Update now! Apple confirms vulnerabilities are already being exploited
Apple has released security updates that look especially important for Intel-based Macs because they are already being exploited in the wild. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update now! Apple confirms vulnerabilities are already being…
“Sad announcement” email implies your friend has died
People are receiving disturbing emails that appear to imply something has happened to their friend or family member. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “Sad announcement” email implies your friend has died
An air fryer, a ring, and a vacuum get brought into a home. What they take out is your data (Lock and Code S05E24)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we tell three stories about air fryers, smart rings, and vacuums that want your data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: An air fryer, a ring, and…
QuickBooks popup scam still being delivered via Google ads
When trying to download QuickBooks via a Google search, users may visit the wrong site and get an installer containing malware. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: QuickBooks popup scam still being delivered via Google…
A week in security (November 11 – November 17)
A list of topics we covered in the week of November 11 to November 17 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (November 11 – November 17)
Malicious QR codes sent in the mail deliver malware
A QR code in a physical letter is a method of spreading malware that may find its way to your mailbox too. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malicious QR codes sent in the mail…
122 million people’s business contact info leaked by data broker
A data broker has confirmed a business contact information database containing 132.8 million records has been leaked online. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 122 million people’s business contact info leaked by data broker
Advertisers are pushing ad and pop-up blockers using old tricks
A malvertising campaign using an old school trick was found pushing to different ad blockers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Advertisers are pushing ad and pop-up blockers using old tricks
Scammer robs homebuyers of life savings in $20 million theft spree
A scammer was caught after they defrauded some 400 people for almost $20 million in real estate. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Scammer robs homebuyers of life savings in $20 million theft spree
Temu must respect consumer protection laws, says EU
Temu is under investigation for a variety of misleading practices. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Temu must respect consumer protection laws, says EU
Warning: Online shopping threats to avoid this Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Where there’s a gift to be bought, there’s also a scammer out to make money. Here’s how to stay safe this shopping season. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Warning: Online shopping threats to avoid…
DNA testing company vanishes along with its customers’ genetic data
Atlas Biomed, a DNA testing company that promised clients insights into their genetic disposition has suddenly disappeared. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: DNA testing company vanishes along with its customers’ genetic data
A week in security (November 4 – November 10)
A list of topics we covered in the week of November 4 to November 10 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (November 4 – November 10)
Hello again, FakeBat: popular loader returns after months-long hiatus
The web browser, and search engines in particular, continue to be a popular entry point to deliver malware to users. While… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Hello again, FakeBat: popular loader returns after months-long…
TikTok ordered to close Canada offices following “national security review”
Canada wants TikTok to dissolve its business in the country. TikTok plans to challenge the decision in court This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: TikTok ordered to close Canada offices following “national security review”
Air fryers are the latest surveillance threat you didn’t consider
Consumer group Which? found privacy issues in connected air fryers. How smart do we want and need our appliances to be? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Air fryers are the latest surveillance threat you…
Malwarebytes acquires AzireVPN to fuel additional VPN features and functionalities
We have great news to share: Malwarebytes has acquired AzireVPN, a privacy-focused VPN provider. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malwarebytes acquires AzireVPN to fuel additional VPN features and functionalities
Large eBay malvertising campaign leads to scams
Consumers are being swamped by Google ads claiming to be eBay’s customer service. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Large eBay malvertising campaign leads to scams
8 security tips for small businesses
Small businesses have the same security problems as big corporations, but not the budget or staff to match. Here are some tips to help. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 8 security tips for small…
Update your Android: Google patches two zero-day vulnerabilities
Google has released patches for two zero-days and a lot of other high level vulnerabilities. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update your Android: Google patches two zero-day vulnerabilities
Warning: Hackers could take over your email account by stealing cookies, even if you have MFA
The FBI has issued a warning that cybercriminals are taking over email accounts via stolen session cookies, whether or not someone has set up MFA. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Warning: Hackers could take…
City of Columbus breach affects around half a million citizens
A ransomware attack against the City of Columbus, Ohio—which drew public scrutiny following the city government’s attempt to silence a researcher… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: City of Columbus breach affects around half a…
Why your vote can’t be “hacked,” with Cait Conley of CISA (Lock and Code S05E23)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Cait Conley about CISA’s election security measures and why your vote can’t be hacked. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Why your vote can’t…
Crooks bank on Microsoft’s search engine to phish customers
If you searched for your bank’s login page via Bing recently, you may have visited a fraudulent website enabling criminals to get your credentials and even your two-factor security code. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original…
A week in security (October 28 – November 3)
A list of topics we covered in the week of October 28 to November 3 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (October 28 – November 3)
1,000+ web shops infected by “Phish ‘n Ships” criminals who create fake product listings for in-demand products
Fraudsters running the Phish ‘n Ships campaign infected legitimate website and used SEO poisoning to redirect shoppers to their fake web shops This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 1,000+ web shops infected by “Phish ‘n…
Android malware FakeCall intercepts your calls to the bank
Android malware FakeCall can intercept calls to the bank on infected devices and redirect the target to the criminals. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Android malware FakeCall intercepts your calls to the bank
Patch now! New Chrome update for two critical vulnerabilities
Chrome issued a security update that patches two critical vulnerabilities. One of which was reported by Apple This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Patch now! New Chrome update for two critical vulnerabilities
Update your iPhone, Mac, Watch: Apple issues patches for several vulnerabilities
Apple has issued patches for several of its operating systems. The ones for iOS and iPadOS deserve your immediate attention. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update your iPhone, Mac, Watch: Apple issues patches for…
Europol warns about counterfeit goods and the criminals behind them
There is a whole ecosystem behind the sales and distribution of counterfeit goods. Best to tay away from them. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Europol warns about counterfeit goods and the criminals behind them
A week in security (October 21 – October 27)
A list of topics we covered in the week of October 21 to October 27 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (October 21 – October 27)
100 million US citizens officially impacted by Change Healthcare data breach
Change Healtcare has confrimed that at least 100M US citizens personal data were impacted by their February data breach This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 100 million US citizens officially impacted by Change Healthcare data…
Pinterest tracks users without consent, alleges complaint
Pinterest is facing a complaint because it failed to comply with GDPR rules about using personal data for personalized advertising. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Pinterest tracks users without consent, alleges complaint
After concerns of handing Facebook taxpayer info, four companies found to have improperly shared data
Tax preparation firms shared user information with Google and Meta without proper consent by using tracking pixels This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: After concerns of handing Facebook taxpayer info, four companies found to have…
LinkedIn bots and spear phishers target job seekers
The #opentowork hashtag may attract the wrong crowd as criminals target LinkedIn users to steal personal information, or scam them. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: LinkedIn bots and spear phishers target job seekers
LinkedIn bots and spear phishers target job seekers
The #opentowork hashtag may attract the wrong crowd as criminals target LinkedIn users to steal personal information, or scam them. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: LinkedIn bots and spear phishers target job seekers
Upload a video selfie to get your Facebook or Instagram account back
Meta wants to introduce the option to upload a video selfie if you need to recover a lost Facebook or Instagram account. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Upload a video selfie to get your…
This industry profits from knowing you have cancer, explains Cody Venzke (Lock and Code S05E22)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Cody Venzke about why data brokers are allowed to collect everything about us. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: This industry profits from knowing…
Internet Archive attackers email support users: “Your data is now in the hands of some random guy”
Those who hacked the Internet Archive haven’t gone away. Users of the Internet Archive who have submitted helpdesk tickets are reporting… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Internet Archive attackers email support users: “Your data…
A week in security (October 14 – October 20)
A list of topics we covered in the week of October 14 to October 20 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (October 14 – October 20)
Unauthorized data access vulnerability in macOS is detailed by Microsoft
Microsoft disclosed details about the HM Surf vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain access to the user’s data in Safari This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Unauthorized data access vulnerability in macOS is…
HM Surf vulnerability in macOS has details revealed by Microsoft
Microsoft disclosed details about the HM Surf vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain access to the user’s data in Safari This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: HM Surf vulnerability in macOS has details…
23andMe will retain your genetic information, even if you delete the account
Why should you and how can you delete your 23andMe account and why it does not result in a complete data removal This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 23andMe will retain your genetic information, even…
“Nudify” deepfake bots remove clothes from victims in minutes, and millions are using them
Millions of people are turning normal pictures into nude images using bots on Telegram, and it can be done in minutes. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “Nudify” deepfake bots remove clothes from victims in…
Tor Browser and Firefox users should update to fix actively exploited vulnerability
Mozilla warns that a vulnerability in Firefox and Tor Browser is actively being exploited against both browsers This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Tor Browser and Firefox users should update to fix actively exploited vulnerability
AI scammers target Gmail accounts, say they have your death certificate
Typical AI supported scams are after your Google account by pretending to follow up on account recovery requests This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI scammers target Gmail accounts, say they have your death certificate
Election season raises fears for nearly a third of people who worry their vote could be leaked
The US presidential election is stirring fears amongst a third of Americans who worry that their vote could be exposed to outsiders. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Election season raises fears for nearly a…
Robot vacuum cleaners hacked to spy on, insult owners
Multiple Ecovacs robot vacuum cleaners have been hacked to yell obscenities and insults through the onboard speakers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Robot vacuum cleaners hacked to spy on, insult owners
A week in security (October 7 – October 13)
A list of topics we covered in the week of October 7 to October 13 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (October 7 – October 13)
Modern TVs have “unprecedented capabilities for surveillance and manipulation,” group reveals
The Center for Digital Democracy calls on the FTC, the FCC, and California regulators to look at connected TV practices. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Modern TVs have “unprecedented capabilities for surveillance and manipulation,”…
Internet Archive suffers data breach and DDoS
The Internet Archive has been hit hard by a data breach and several DDoS attacks all around the same time. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Internet Archive suffers data breach and DDoS
Google Search user interface: A/B testing shows security concerns remain
While Google is experimenting on how its search results page looks like, we are reminded of users need the most: indicators of confidence. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google Search user interface: A/B testing…
AI girlfriend site breached, user fantasies stolen
Chatbot companion platform muah.ai was hacked and had its chatbot prompts stolen. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI girlfriend site breached, user fantasies stolen
MoneyGram confirms customer data breach
Money transfer giant MoneyGram has notified customers about a data breach that has spilt sensitive customer information. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: MoneyGram confirms customer data breach
Exposing the Facebook funeral livestream scam (Lock and Code S05E21)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Zach Hinkle and Pieter Arntz about the Facebook funeral livestream scam. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Exposing the Facebook funeral livestream scam (Lock…
Comcast and Truist Bank customers impacted by debt collector’s breach
A data breach at a US debt collection agency has led to the loss of data of some Comcast and Truist Bank customers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Comcast and Truist Bank customers impacted…
Large scale Google Ads campaign targets utility software
Malicious Google sponsored results disguised as software downloads lead to malware. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Large scale Google Ads campaign targets utility software
iPhone flaw could read your saved passwords out loud. Update now!
Apple has fixed a security issue in iOS (and iPadOS) that could have leaked a user’s passwords through the VoiceOver feature. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: iPhone flaw could read your saved passwords out…
A week in security (September 30 – October 6)
A list of topics we covered in the week of September 30 to October 6 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (September 30 – October 6)
Not Black Mirror: Meta’s smart glasses used to reveal someone’s identity just by looking at them
Smart glasses that use facial recognition can instantly reveal the identity of someone you’re looking at. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Not Black Mirror: Meta’s smart glasses used to reveal someone’s identity just by…
Browser Guard now flags data breaches and better protects personal data
Malwarebytes Browser Guard now warns users about recent data breaches, as well as automatically opting users out of tracking cookies. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Browser Guard now flags data breaches and better protects…
Radiology provider exposed tens of thousands of patient files
Medical imaging company I-MED left thousands of patient files exposed through re-used login credentials. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Radiology provider exposed tens of thousands of patient files
Fake Disney+ activation page redirects to pornographic scam
Next time you need to activate a subscription on your TV, watch out for these fake sites scammers are using to trick you and steal your money. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake Disney+…
Android users targeted on Facebook and porn sites, served adware
ThreatDown research uncovered a campaign that spreads a annoying adware for Android devices through several methods This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Android users targeted on Facebook and porn sites, served adware