Data from the Heritage Foundation containing at least half a million passwords and usernames are available online This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Heritage Foundation data breach containing personal data is available online
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A week in security (July 15 – July 21)
A list of topics we covered in the week of July 15 to July 21 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (July 15 – July 21)
CrowdStrike update at center of Windows “Blue Screen of Death” outage
An enormous IT outage across the world today is not the result of a cyberattack, but rather a faulty update from CrowdStrike. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: CrowdStrike update at center of Windows “Blue…
Number of data breach victims goes up 1,000%
The Identity Theft Resource Center has published a report showing a 1,170% increase in compromised data victims compared to the same quarter last year. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Number of data breach victims…
Gen Z breakups tainted by login abuse for spying and stalking, research shows
Gen Z, who are most likely to engage in consensual tracking, are also the most likely to face non-consensual tracking after a breakup. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Gen Z breakups tainted by login…
Rite Aid says 2.2 million people affected in data breach
Rite Aid has started notifying 2.2 million people that were affected by data breach that was part of a June ransomware attack. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Rite Aid says 2.2 million people affected…
AI device Rabbit r1 logged user interactions without an option to erase them before selling
Rabbit has introduced an option to erase all data from the r1 device before selling it on, but what if you lose it or it gets stolen? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI device…
How an AI “artist” stole a woman’s face, with Ali Diamond (Lock and Code S05E15)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Ali Diamond about what it felt like to find an AI image model of herself online. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How an…
Disney “breached”, data dumped online
Hacktivists claim they have stolen 1.2 TB of data from Disney’s developer Slack channels. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Disney “breached”, data dumped online
A week in security (July 8 – July 14)
A list of topics we covered in the week of July 8 to July 14 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (July 8 – July 14)
Fake Microsoft Teams for Mac delivers Atomic Stealer
In a new malware campaign, threat actors are using Google ads to target Mac users looking to download Microsoft Teams. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake Microsoft Teams for Mac delivers Atomic Stealer
Dangerous monitoring tool mSpy suffers data breach, exposes customer details
Customers of the stalkerware application mSpy had their customer support details exposed after a data breach This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Dangerous monitoring tool mSpy suffers data breach, exposes customer details
“Nearly all” AT&T customers had phone records stolen in new data breach disclosure
AT&T has told customers about yet another data breach. This time call and text records of nearly all customers were stolen. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “Nearly all” AT&T customers had phone records stolen…
iPhone users in 98 countries warned about spyware by Apple
Apple has sent a warning to people targeted by mercenary spyware in 98 countries. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: iPhone users in 98 countries warned about spyware by Apple
Peloton accused of providing customer chat data to train AI
Exercise company Peloton is accused of providing customer chat data to a third party for AI training. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Peloton accused of providing customer chat data to train AI
Ticketmaster says stolen Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets are useless
Ticketmaster claims that tickets stolen in its data breach are useless, while scalpers have proven the rolling barcode method is not 100% effective. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Ticketmaster says stolen Taylor Swift Eras…
Shopify says stolen customer data was taken in third-party breach
Shopify has denied it has suffered a breach, saying the stolen data comes from a third-party provider that will notify affected customers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Shopify says stolen customer data was taken…
‘RockYou2024’: Nearly 10 billion passwords leaked online
A list, known as RockYou2024, of almost 10 billion passwords has been released on a hacking forum. What are the dangers? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: ‘RockYou2024’: Nearly 10 billion passwords leaked online
A week in security (July 1 – July 7)
A list of topics we covered in the week of July 1 to July 7 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (July 1 – July 7)
Ticketmaster hackers release stolen ticket barcodes for Taylor Swift Eras Tour
The cybercriminals behind the Ticketmaster data breach are giving away free Taylor Swift concert tickets. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Ticketmaster hackers release stolen ticket barcodes for Taylor Swift Eras Tour
Authy phone numbers accessed by cybercriminals, warns Twilio
Authy users have been warned that their phone numbers have been obtained by cybercriminals that abused an unsecured API endpoint. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Authy phone numbers accessed by cybercriminals, warns Twilio
Affirm says Evolve Bank data breach also compromised some of its customers
Buy now and pay later provider Affirm has notified the SEC that customer data of its card users was compromised in the Evolve data breach. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Affirm says Evolve Bank…
Prudential Financial data breach impacts 2.5 million people, not 36,000 as first thought
It turns out that a breach at the Prudential impacted a lot more people than was initially thought. The company is now offering identity monitoring to affected customers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Prudential…
Personal data stolen from unsuspecting airport visitors and plane passengers in “evil twin” attacks, man charged
An Australian man was arrested for alleged evil twin attacks. What are they and what can you do about them? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Personal data stolen from unsuspecting airport visitors and plane…
Personal data stolen from unsuspecting airport visitors and plane passengers in “evil twin” attacks, man arrested
An Australian man was arrested for alleged evil twin attacks. What are they and what can you do about them? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Personal data stolen from unsuspecting airport visitors and plane…
Busted for book club? Why cops want to see what you’re reading, with Sarah Lamdan (Lock and Code S05E14)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Sarah Lamdan about library privacy and the fight to stop big data surveillance. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Busted for book club? Why…
A week in security (June 24 – June 30)
A list of topics we covered in the week of June 24 to June 30 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (June 24 – June 30)
TEMU sued for being “dangerous malware” by Arkansas Attorney General
The Arkansas Attorney General filed a lawsuit against webshop Temu for allegedly being dangerous malware which is after personal data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: TEMU sued for being “dangerous malware” by Arkansas Attorney…
Driving licences and other official documents leaked by authentication service used by Uber, TikTok, X, and more
Researchers have found an online repository leaking sensitive data, including driving licenses and other identity documents. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Driving licences and other official documents leaked by authentication service used by Uber,…
‘Poseidon’ Mac stealer distributed via Google ads
A competitor of the infamous Atomic Stealer targeting Mac users, has just launched a new campaign to lure in more victims. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: ‘Poseidon’ Mac stealer distributed via Google ads
Federal Reserve “breached” data may actually belong to Evolve Bank
LockBit claimed to have breached Federal Reserve but in fact the data came from Evolve Bank & Trust This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Federal Reserve “breached” data may actually belong to Evolve Bank
Malwarebytes Premium stops 100% of malware during AV Lab test
Malwarebytes Premium blocked 100% of malware during the most recent testing by the AV Lab Cybersecurity Foundation. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malwarebytes Premium stops 100% of malware during AV Lab test
Neiman Marcus confirms breach. Is the customer data already for sale?
Almost immediately after Neiman Marcus began informing customers about a data breach, the alleged data was offered for sale. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Neiman Marcus confirms breach. Is the customer data already for…
Change Healthcare confirms the customer data stolen in ransomware attack
Change Healthcare has detailed the types of medical and patient data that was stolen in a recent ransomware attack. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Change Healthcare confirms the customer data stolen in ransomware attack
A week in security (June 17 – June 23)
A list of topics we covered in the week of June 17 to June 23 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (June 17 – June 23)
First million breached Ticketmaster records released for free
A cybercriminals is giving 1 million data records from the Ticketmaster breach away for free, saying that Ticketmaster refused to pay This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: First million breached Ticketmaster records released for free
US bans Kaspersky, warns: “Immediately stop using that software”
“Immediately stop using [Kaspersky] and switch to an alternative” warned the Commerce Secretary in a new US ban of the antivirus provider. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: US bans Kaspersky, warns: “Immediately stop using…
Was T-Mobile compromised by a zero-day in Jira?
IntelBroker is offering source code from major companies for sale. Are they demonstrating the value of a zero-day they are also selling? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Was T-Mobile compromised by a zero-day in…
TikTok facing fresh lawsuit in US over children’s privacy
The FTC has referred a complaint against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance to the Department of Justice. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: TikTok facing fresh lawsuit in US over children’s privacy
Explained: Android overlays and how they are used to trick people
Despite existing countermeasures, Android overlays are still used in malware attacks and phishing. What are they and what can we do? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Explained: Android overlays and how they are used…
43% of couples experience pressure to share logins and locations, Malwarebytes finds
Digital sharing between romantic partners is the norm, but new research from Malwarebytes shows that many feel pressured to hand over access. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 43% of couples experience pressure to share…
(Almost) everything you always wanted to know about cybersecurity, but were too afraid to ask, with Tjitske de Vries: Lock and Code S05E13
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Tjitske de Vries to answer some of the most common cybersecurity questions we receive. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: (Almost) everything you always…
Microsoft Recall delayed after privacy and security concerns
Microsoft has announced that its Copilot+PC’s Recall feature will be delayed due to privacy concerns and security risks. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Microsoft Recall delayed after privacy and security concerns
A week in security (June 10 – June 16)
A list of topics we covered in the week of June 10 to June 16 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (June 10 – June 16)
Truist bank confirms data breach
On Wednesday June 12, 2024, a well-known dark web data broker and cybercriminal acting under the name “Sp1d3r” offered a significant… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Truist bank confirms data breach
Update now! Google Pixel vulnerability is under active exploitation
Google revealed that a firmware vulnerability in its Pixel devices has been under limited active exploitation This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update now! Google Pixel vulnerability is under active exploitation
No AI training in newly distrusted Terms of Service, Adobe says
Adobe announced changes to its ToS which sparked backlash among users, so it posted an explainer to take away the major concerns This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: No AI training in newly distrusted Terms…
23andMe data breach under joint investigation in two countries
Canada’s and UK privacy authorities are going to investigate the data breach at 23andMe to assess what the company could have done better. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 23andMe data breach under joint investigation…
Google’s Chrome changes make life harder for ad blockers
Google Chrome’s transition to Manifest V3 has started and will make the life of ad blockers a lot harder. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google’s Chrome changes make life harder for ad blockers
When things go wrong: A digital sharing warning for couples
Digital sharing is the norm in romantic relationships. But some access could leave partners vulnerable to inconvenience, spying, and abuse. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: When things go wrong: A digital sharing warning for…
Google makes life hard for ad blockers by changes in Chrome
Google Chrome’s transition to Manifest V3 has started and will make the life of ad blockers a lot harder. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google makes life hard for ad blockers by changes in…
A week in security (June 3 – June 9)
A list of topics we covered in the week of June 3 to June 9 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (June 3 – June 9)
Google will start deleting location history
Google has announced it will delete Location History (Timeline) data and store new data locally, starting December 2024. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google will start deleting location history
Advance Auto Parts customer data posted for sale
Car parts provider Advance Auto Parts seems to be the next victim of a major data breach related to cloud provider Snowflake. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Advance Auto Parts customer data posted for…
Husband stalked ex-wife with seven AirTags, indictment says
A husband, now indicted, allegedly used seven Apple AirTags to stalk his ex-wife over a period of several weeks. His trial begins this month. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Husband stalked ex-wife with seven…
Microsoft Recall snapshots can be easily grabbed with TotalRecall tool
A worried researcher has created a tool to demonstrate exactly how much of a security backdoor Microsoft is creating with Recall. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Microsoft Recall snapshots can be easily grabbed with…
Financial sextortion scams on the rise
Financially motivated sextortion of teenage boys is the fastest-growing global cybercrime, according to the FBI and Homeland Security. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Financial sextortion scams on the rise
Say hello to the fifth generation of Malwarebytes
Announcing the latest version of Malwarebytes, which brings a faster, responsive, and consistent user interface, integrated security and privacy, and expert guidance to keep you secure. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Say hello to…
Big name TikTok accounts hijacked after opening DM
High profile TikTok accounts have been targeted in a recent attack. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Big name TikTok accounts hijacked after opening DM
Utility scams update
These scammers are persistent and want your billing information to extort money from you. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Utility scams update
Debt collection agency FBCS leaks information of 3 million US citizens
Financial Business and Consumer Solutions has filed a notification of a data breach which affects over 3 million US citizens. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Debt collection agency FBCS leaks information of 3 million…
800 arrests, 40 tons of drugs, and one backdoor, or what a phone startup gave the FBI, with Joseph Cox: Lock and Code S05E12
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Joseph Cox about the FBI’s successful backdoor into the phone startup Anom. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 800 arrests, 40 tons of drugs,…
WhatsApp cryptocurrency scam goes for the cash prize
A scammer tried to seduce us by offering the credentials to an account that held roughly half a million dollars. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: WhatsApp cryptocurrency scam goes for the cash prize
A week in security (May 27 – June 2)
A list of topics we covered in the week of May 27 to June 2 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 27 – June 2)
Ticketmaster confirms customer data breach
Live Nation has confirmed what everyone has been speculating on for the last week: Ticketmaster has suffered a data breach. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Ticketmaster confirms customer data breach
How to tell if a VPN app added your Windows device to a botnet
This post will help users find out if their Windows device has been added to the 911 S5 botnet by a malicious VPN application This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to tell if a…
Beware of scammers impersonating Malwarebytes
Scammers and other cybercriminals love to use our name to defraud their victims. Here’s what to look out for. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Beware of scammers impersonating Malwarebytes
The Ticketmaster “breach”—what you need to know
A database has been put up for sale that allegedly contains the data of 560 million Ticketmaster users. But is it real? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: The Ticketmaster “breach”—what you need to know
How to turn off location tracking on iOS and iPadOS
Making sure that your iPhone can’t be tracked is virtually impossible once someone has access to your Apple account This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to turn off location tracking on iOS and iPadOS
How to turn off location tracking on Android
This post explains how to disable various location services on Android devices. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to turn off location tracking on Android
Data leak site BreachForums is back, boasting Live Nation/Ticketmaster user data. But is it a trap?
The notorious BreachForums seem to have returned, but the question is: who’s pulling the strings? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Data leak site BreachForums is back, boasting Live Nation/Ticketmaster user data. But is it…
pcTattleTale spyware leaks database containing victim screenshots, gets website defaced
Stalkerware app pcTattleWare had its websites defaced and databases leaked after researchers found several security flaws. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: pcTattleTale spyware leaks database containing victim screenshots, gets website defaced
A week in security (May 20 – May 26)
A list of topics we covered in the week of May 20 to May 26 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 20 – May 26)
How AI will change your credit card behind the scenes
Several credit card companies have revealed how they envision using artificial intelligence to “improve” their products. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How AI will change your credit card behind the scenes
Criminal record database of millions of Americans dumped online
A notorious cybercriminal involved in breaches has released a database containing 70 million US criminal records. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Criminal record database of millions of Americans dumped online
Microsoft AI “Recall” feature records everything, secures far less
Microsoft unveiled an AI search tool on new laptops that will require regular screenshots of all device activity to be recorded and stored. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Microsoft AI “Recall” feature records everything,…
How to remove a user from a shared Windows device
This post explains how to remove additional users and accounts from your Windows device This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to remove a user from a shared Windows device
How to remove a user from a shared Mac
This post explains how to remove additional users and accounts from your Mac This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to remove a user from a shared Mac
How to remove a user from a shared Android device
This post explains how to remove additional users and accounts from your Android device This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to remove a user from a shared Android device
Your vacation, reservations, and online dates, now chosen by AI: Lock and Code S05E11
This week on Lock and Code, we talk about what people lose when they let AI services make choices for dinners, reservations, and even dating. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Your vacation, reservations, and…
What is real-time protection and why do you need it?
Having real-time protection is like having guards stationed all around your castle, ready to defend. Here’s how it works. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: What is real-time protection and why do you need it?
Financial institutions ordered to notify customers after a breach, have an incident response plan
The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced rules around breaches for certain financial institutions. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Financial institutions ordered to notify customers after a breach, have an incident response plan
A week in security (May 13 – May 19)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Last week on ThreatDown: Stay safe! This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 13 – May 19)
Deleted iPhone photos show up again after iOS update
iOS users are reporting that photos they had deleted long ago suddenly showed up again after this week’s 17.5 update. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Deleted iPhone photos show up again after iOS update
Scammers can easily phish your multi-factor authentication codes. Here’s how to avoid it
Phishers are using new authentication-in-the-middle techniques to dupe victims into providing their login and MFA credentials. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Scammers can easily phish your multi-factor authentication codes. Here’s how to avoid it
Notorious data leak site BreachForums seized by law enforcement
Data breach marketplace BreachForums has been seized by law enforcement agencies. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Notorious data leak site BreachForums seized by law enforcement
Apple and Google join forces to stop unwanted tracking
Google and Apple are pushing forward on industry guidelines to stop the sue of Bluetooth devices for unwanted tracking This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Apple and Google join forces to stop unwanted tracking
Update Chrome now! Google releases emergency security patch
Google has released security patches for two vulnerabilities. Make sure you’re using the latest version. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update Chrome now! Google releases emergency security patch
Why car location tracking needs an overhaul
Refuge robbed: Car location tracking is becoming a tool of control in situations of domestic abuse. It’s time car companies responded. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Why car location tracking needs an overhaul
A week in security (May 6 – May 12)
A list of topics we covered in the week of May 6 to May 12 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 6 – May 12)
Dell notifies customers about data breach
Dell has notified some customers about a data breach reported to include 49 million records. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Dell notifies customers about data breach
DocGo patient health data stolen in cyberattack
Medical health care provider DocGo has disclosed a cyberincident where an attacker gained access to protected health information. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: DocGo patient health data stolen in cyberattack
Desperate Taylor Swift fans defrauded by ticket scams
When there are not nearly enough tickets for some concerts to accommodate all the fans that desperately want to be there, it makes for ideal hunting grounds for scammers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article:…
Tracing what went wrong in 2012 for today’s teens, with Dr. Jean Twenge: Lock and Code S04E10
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Dr. Jean Twenge about smartphones, social media, and a teen mental health crisis. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Tracing what went wrong in…
A week in security (April 29 – May 5)
A list of topics we covered in the week of April 29 to May 5 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (April 29 – May 5)
You get a passkey, you get a passkey, everyone should get a passkey
Microsoft is rolling out passkey support for all devices. Here’s a quick guide on how to create one. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: You get a passkey, you get a passkey, everyone should get…
Dropbox Sign customer data accessed in breach
After a breach in the Dropbox Sign environment, customer information may have been stolen and API users have restricted functionality This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Dropbox Sign customer data accessed in breach
Watch out for tech support scams lurking in sponsored search results
Our researchers found fake sponsored search results that lead consumers to a typical fake Microsoft alert site set up by tech support scammers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Watch out for tech support scams…
Psychotherapy practice hacker gets jail time after extorting patients, publishing personal therapy notes online
On October 30, 2020, I started a article with the words: “Hell is too nice a place for these people.” The… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Psychotherapy practice hacker gets jail time after extorting…
Wireless carriers fined $200 million after illegally sharing customer location data
Four major wireless carriers have been fined by the FCC for sharing access to customers’ location data without consent. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Wireless carriers fined $200 million after illegally sharing customer location…