That “free” adult TikTok site could leave you with spam, unwanted apps, or fake verification fees.
Category: Malwarebytes
WhatsApp account takeover scam asks you to “vote for my friend”
Scammers are trying to take over WhatsApp accounts by sending messages asking people to vote for a friend in a fake online contest.
A week in security (July 27 – August 2)
A list of topics we covered in the week of July 27 to August 2 of 2026
Google’s synchronized passkeys can be stolen in ‘Pass‑ta‑key’ attacks
Over time, passkeys are supposed to replace passwords. But what happens when malware steals the master key?
Google’s synchronized passkeys can be stolen in ‘Pass‑ta‑key’ attacks
Over time, passkeys are supposed to replace passwords. But what happens when malware steals the master key?
Junk Cleaner clears the clutter from your Android
The easiest way to reclaim storage on your phone. Free up space without hunting through folders or risking your important files.
Apple battles it out again with the UK over encrypted iCloud access
Apple is fighting another attempt by the UK’s Home Office to get a backdoor providing access to encrypted iCloud data.
Travelers targeted when logging into hotel Wi-Fi networks
Russian cybercrime groups are running a campaign that abuses hospitality Wi-Fi to steal information from travelers worldwide.
Online backlash ends in Google rolling back Google Earth AI tool after a day
Google has walked back an AI feature that allowed users to generate artificial images inside Google Earth, after a predictable flurry of deepfakes.
WhatsApp account takeover scam asks you to “vote for my friend”
Scammers are trying to take over WhatsApp accounts by sending messages asking people to vote for a friend in a fake online contest.
“Adult TikTok” searches lead to scams
That “free” adult TikTok site could leave you with spam, unwanted apps, or fake verification fees.
The AI Act kicks into action, forces companies to be clear about AI chatbots
The European Union (EU) has started enforcing key parts of the AI Act, with immediate, visible consequences for chatbots, deepfakes and other…
Californians can tell data brokers to DROP their information
California has launched the Delete Request and Opt‑out Platform (DROP), a state‑run portal that lets residents send deletion and opt‑out requests to all…
A week in security (July 27 – August 2)
A list of topics we covered in the week of July 27 to August 2 of 2026
Apple accused of letting fake crypto app steal $1.8 million
The case raises fresh questions about how effectively Apple polices apps that impersonate legitimate developers.
Fake Fortnite rewards are stealing players’ accounts
Scammers are using fake V-Bucks offers and locker value sites to hijack Fortnite accounts.
Buying TikTok views or followers? Here’s what you’re really getting
Behind TikTok’s booming growth industry are fake engagements, stolen accounts, and a fast track to getting flagged.
AI robocalls: Why caller ID is still lying to you
AI is making robocall scams cheaper, more convincing, and harder to spot. Here’s why caller ID still isn’t enough.
OpenAI explains how its AI agent breached Hugging Face
OpenAI has published an update on the incident in which one of its agents escaped its sandbox and accessed Hugging Face infrastructure.
Fake Flash Player installs AtlasRAT
Researchers have uncovered a new campaign that spreads the AtlasRAT remote access Trojan by disguising it as a Flash Player installer.