Cybercriminals prefer infostealers to traditional phishing techniques because they reduce friction, scale well, and are widely available. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Infostealers are becoming the go-to phishing payload
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These convincing copyright notices are designed to steal Google logins
Scammers use fake takedown requests, countdown timers, and spoofed sign-in screens to steal Google logins from Chrome developers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: These convincing copyright notices are designed to steal Google logins
23andMe exposed genetic information of millions, lawsuit says
What began with stolen passwords ended with the exposure of nearly seven million users’ DNA-related data, according to California’s lawsuit. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 23andMe exposed genetic information of millions, lawsuit says
Fake virus alerts are invading mobile games
“Your device is infected!” Fake account warnings and virus alerts are turning some in-game ads into malware traps. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake virus alerts are invading mobile games
Fake BlueWallet steals passwords, accounts, and crypto from Macs
A fake BlueWallet download tricks Mac users into running malware that steals passwords, crypto wallets, and clipboard data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake BlueWallet steals passwords, accounts, and crypto from Macs
Your phone called. It needs a cleanup.
Introducing Android Junk Cleaner. It scans your phone for leftover files, temporary data, and outdated caches that build up and slow down your device. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Your phone called. It needs…
A week in security (May 25 – May 31)
A list of topics we covered in the week of May 25 to May 31 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 25 – May 31)
Payment apps are watching what you say (Lock and Code S07E11)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Rainey Reitman about financial censorship that boots customers off major payment apps. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Payment apps are watching what you…
Signal users targeted in backup-stealing phishing attacks
Cybercriminals are impersonating Signal Support to steal backup recovery keys, giving them access to victims’ entire message archives. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Signal users targeted in backup-stealing phishing attacks
Carnival confirms data breach impacting nearly 6 million
Cruise giant Carnival has suffered yet another data breach, with ShinyHunters claiming to have stolen personal data affecting nearly 6 million people. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Carnival confirms data breach impacting nearly 6…
Your Windows PC has a security deadline in June 2026
Windows is replacing old Secure Boot certificates, and some older PCs could miss future security protections if the update fails. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Your Windows PC has a security deadline in June…
Fake ChatGPT download site infects Windows and Mac users with malware
Searching for ChatGPT? This fake download site serves malware to both Windows and Mac users, using separate payloads tailored to each platform. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake ChatGPT download site infects Windows and…
Kali365 phishing kit bypasses MFA and steals Microsoft logins
The FBI has warned that attackers are using a new phishing kit to gain long-term access to Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive accounts. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Kali365 phishing kit bypasses MFA and…
Fake LinkedIn emails abuse Adobe to track victims
Phishers are stealing LinkedIn credentials while abusing Adobe Target to track victims and redirect them to real LinkedIn pages. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake LinkedIn emails abuse Adobe to track victims
Company bragged phone mics could listen to conversations. They couldn’t.
Cox Media said it could spy on users through their devices and use the information for targeted advertising, except it wasn’t true. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Company bragged phone mics could listen to…
Fake software on GitHub and SourceForge distribute Deno RAT
We found fake installers and plugins for ChatGPT, Claude, AutoTune, and other popular software that can give attackers full control over your device. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake software on GitHub and SourceForge…
700+ education and tech websites hijacked in huge ClickFix malware campaign
Hackers are abusing a Ghost CMS website flaw to serve fake Cloudflare verification pages that pressure users into infecting their own PCs. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 700+ education and tech websites hijacked in…
Scammers pretending to be Microsoft had help from US executives
Court documents reveal how tech support scammers relied on infrastructure supplied by a US business. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Scammers pretending to be Microsoft had help from US executives
A week in security (May 18 – May 24)
A list of topics we covered in the week of May 18 to May 24 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 18 – May 24)
Update Chrome now: Critical bugs could let attackers run code
This Chrome update fixes critical flaws attackers could exploit through malicious websites, but not the “Browser Fetch” vulnerability. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update Chrome now: Critical bugs could let attackers run code