WhatsApp is introducing usernames to help protect your phone number. Just make sure you don’t undermine that privacy by choosing the wrong one. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Choose your WhatsApp username carefully
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NetNut botnet takes a hit. Don’t be part of the next one.
Google, the FBI, and other partners have disrupted a residential proxy network built on millions of hijacked devices and used by criminals. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: NetNut botnet takes a hit. Don’t be…
A week in security (June 29 – July 5)
A list of topics we covered in the week of June 29 to July 5 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (June 29 – July 5)
Verified X ad spreads Mac malware, while ConsentFix steals Microsoft accounts
Two new campaigns show how cybercriminals are increasingly relying on social engineering instead of software exploits to compromise devices and accounts. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Verified X ad spreads Mac malware, while ConsentFix…
Fake Google and Cloudflare verification pages spread multiple malware families
We uncovered ClickFix attacks using fake Google and Cloudflare pages to deliver everything from infostealers to a newly discovered malware loader. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake Google and Cloudflare verification pages spread multiple…
Apple’s Hide My Email doesn’t hide it very well
A year ago a researcher found a vulnerability in Apple’s Hide My Email feature and now he’s tired of waiting for a fix. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Apple’s Hide My Email doesn’t hide…
WinRAR flaw could allow attackers to take control of your computer
A new WinRAR update fixes a serious security flaw, but without automatic updates many users could miss the patch. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: WinRAR flaw could allow attackers to take control of your…
Fake Perplexity Chrome extension spies on your searches
A fake Perplexity Chrome extension secretly monitored searches. If you installed “Search for perplexity ai,” you need to remove it manually. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake Perplexity Chrome extension spies on your searches
BioShocking: when “gaming” AI agents is no longer a game
Researchers warned AI vendors about a proof-of-concept called BioShiocking that tricks agents by gamifying the outcome. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: BioShocking: when “gaming” AI agents is no longer a game
Chrome needs another whopper update to fix 382 security bugs
Google’s released a huge update of 382 security fixes, 15 of which were rated as critical. So, it’s time to update again! This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Chrome needs another whopper update to fix…
ChatGPT produced graphic violent images that shocked researchers
AI assistants like ChatGPT are supposed to have appropriate guardrails to stop people creating harmful content. However, they don’t always work. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: ChatGPT produced graphic violent images that shocked researchers
Watch out for “high paying, low effort” Amazon job texts
Scammers are using Amazon and the promise of big money to lure people in to their trap. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Watch out for “high paying, low effort” Amazon job texts
Update time: Apple releases security patches for iOS, MacOS Tahoe, Safari
A new Apple update fixes a multitude of browser and browser related vulnerabilities which have been public knowledge for a while This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update time: Apple releases security patches for iOS,…
119 Edge extensions promised useful tools, instead downloaded malware
Microsoft has removed over 100 Edge extensions that were delivering malware hidden in images. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 119 Edge extensions promised useful tools, instead downloaded malware
This pay gap is programmed (Lock and Code S07E13)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Veena Dubal about algorithmic wage discrimination and its appetite for all worker data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: This pay gap is programmed…
A week in security (June 22 – June 28)
A list of topics we covered in the week of June 22 to June 28 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (June 22 – June 28)
Malware steals Chrome session cookies to take over your accounts
A phishing campaign installs a malicious Chrome extension to hijack browser sessions and compromise Windows devices. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malware steals Chrome session cookies to take over your accounts
Beware of “Parcel Expert” job offers: They’re parcel mule scams
Most parcel mule scams start with fake job offers that trick victims into handling stolen goods. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Beware of “Parcel Expert” job offers: They’re parcel mule scams
Update Chrome to patch critical browser security flaws
Chrome has patched 18 vulnerabilities, including four critical flaws. Two WebGL bugs could allow attackers to escape the browser’s security sandbox. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update Chrome to patch critical browser security flaws
Fake domain renewal emails trick website owners into paying scammers
We uncovered fake domain renewal notices and convincing websites to pressure website owners into paying scammers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake domain renewal emails trick website owners into paying scammers