Researchers showed how attackers could pull encryption keys, recover the PIN, and access sensitive data from affected devices. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: This Android vulnerability can break your lock screen in under 60…
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Microsoft Authenticator could leak login codes—update your app now
A bug in Microsoft Authenticator on Android and iOS could allow malicious apps on the same device to intercept authentication codes or sign-in links. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Microsoft Authenticator could leak login…
Meta rolls out anti-scam tools across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger
New AI-powered protections aim to detect impersonation attempts, suspicious friend requests, and scam messages. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta rolls out anti-scam tools across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger
Phishers hide scam links with IPv6 trick in “free toothbrush” emails
United Healthcare impersonators are using an IPv6 trick to hide the real destination of phishing links in emails promising free Oral-B toothbrushes. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Phishers hide scam links with IPv6 trick…
Sextortion “I recorded you” emails reuse passwords found in disposable inboxes
“You pervert, I recorded you!” sextortion emails include real passwords harvested from public temporary email inboxes. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Sextortion “I recorded you” emails reuse passwords found in disposable inboxes
Watch out for tax-season robocalls pushing fake “relief programs”
Scammers are targeting Americans with robocalls during tax season. Here’s how to spot the scam. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Watch out for tax-season robocalls pushing fake “relief programs”
March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes two zero-day vulnerabilities
Microsoft patched 79 security vulnerabilities this month, including bugs that could let attackers escalate privileges or crash critical services. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes two zero-day vulnerabilities
How to see your Google Search history (and delete it)
Google knows a lot about you. Here’s how to check your Google Search history and how to prevent future tracking. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to see your Google Search history (and delete…
Signal and WhatsApp accounts targeted in phishing campaign
Dutch intelligence warns that attackers are hijacking Signal and WhatsApp accounts by tricking users into sharing verification codes or linking a malicious device. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Signal and WhatsApp accounts targeted in…
Hackers may have breached FBI wiretap network via supply chain
A suspected breach of the FBI’s wiretap network has investigators asking whether a nation-state was involved. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Hackers may have breached FBI wiretap network via supply chain
Quiz sites trick users into enabling unwanted browser notifications
The quiz is just bait. The real goal is to win permission to send browser notifications that can later be used for ads, scams, or shady promotions. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Quiz sites…
Fake Claude Code install pages hit Windows and Mac users with infostealers
Researchers uncovered fake Claude Code install pages spreading infostealers that steal passwords and browser sessions. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake Claude Code install pages hit Windows and Mac users with infostealers
A week in security (March 2 – March 8)
A list of topics we covered in the week of March 2 to March 8 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (March 2 – March 8)
Ring doorbells: Won’t you see my neighbor? (Lock and Code S07E05)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Matthew Guariglia about Ring smart doorbells and the surveillance network they create. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Ring doorbells: Won’t you see my…
One click on this fake Google Meet update can give attackers control of your PC
We found a fake Google Meet update that enrolls the victim’s Windows PC in an attacker’s device management system. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: One click on this fake Google Meet update can give…
Beware of fake OpenClaw installers, even if Bing points you to GitHub
Bing search results pointed victims to GitHub repositories claiming to host OpenClaw installers, but in reality they installed malware. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Beware of fake OpenClaw installers, even if Bing points you…
Fake CleanMyMac site installs SHub Stealer and backdoors crypto wallets
We uncovered a fake CleanMyMac site delivering SHub Stealer, a macOS infostealer that steals credentials and silently backdoors crypto wallets. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake CleanMyMac site installs SHub Stealer and backdoors crypto…
Supreme Court to decide whether geofence warrants are constitutional
Google has urged the justices to strike down the controversial warrants, which can sweep up location data from hundreds of phones near a crime scene. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Supreme Court to decide…
Windows File Shredder: When deleting a file isn’t enough
File Shredder for Windows from Malwarebytes lets you truly, actually, really delete a file or folder from your hard drive or USB drive. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Windows File Shredder: When deleting a…
Does the UK really want to ban VPNs? And can it be done?
Reports of a “Great British Firewall” are exaggerated. And even if they wanted to, here’s why it would be virtually impossible. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Does the UK really want to ban VPNs?…