A list of topics we covered in the week of April 13 to April 19 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (April 13 – April 19)
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This old-school scam is still working
We sent Tess to investigate a classic Nigerian advance-fee scam with a new twist. Sadly, these old scams are still in play because they work. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: This old-school scam is…
“Your shipment has arrived” email hides remote access software
This DHL-themed email tries to get recipients to install remote access software attackers can use to deploy further malware, including ransomware. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “Your shipment has arrived” email hides remote access…
Browser Guard gets even better with Access Control
Take control of pesky permission pop-ups and decide exactly which websites can access your camera, microphone, location, and send you notifications. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Browser Guard gets even better with Access Control
“iCloud storage is full” scam is back, and now it wants your payment details
Apple users: Watch out for “upgrade now or lose your photos” scams that rush you into handing over your payment details. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “iCloud storage is full” scam is back, and…
A fake Slack download is giving attackers a hidden desktop on your machine
This trojanized Slack installer looks normal, but quietly gives attackers an invisible desktop to access your accounts and data. We take a deep dive into the attack. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A fake…
Booking.com breach gives scammers what they need to target guests
Guest reservation data stolen from the booking giant can be used by scammers to impersonate hotels to steal payment and personal info. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Booking.com breach gives scammers what they need…
AI clickbait can turn your notifications into a scam feed
A new AI-driven campaign known as Pushpaganda is using clickbait to turn your browser notifications into a stream of scams and fake alerts. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI clickbait can turn your notifications…
Fake YouTube copyright notices can steal your Google login
This convincing copyright scam is targeting YouTube creators. Attackers can take over your channel, plus your entire Google account. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake YouTube copyright notices can steal your Google login
From fake Proton VPN sites to gaming mods, this Windows infostealer is everywhere
Hiding in imposter sites, GitHub downloads, and YouTube links, this infostealer is designed to hijack accounts and drain cryptocurrency wallets. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: From fake Proton VPN sites to gaming mods, this…
April Patch Tuesday fixes two zero-days, including one under active attack
This month’s Patch Tuesday addresses 167 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days that could lead to system compromise, data exposure, and privilege escalation. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: April Patch Tuesday fixes two zero-days, including one…
Credit Resources Vault: Why this credit email set off our scam alarms
Inside a targeted email campaign that funnels the most vulnerable financial people into handing over sensitive data, and signing up for weekly fees. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Credit Resources Vault: Why this credit…
Omnistealer uses the blockchain to steal everything it can
This malware is coming for your password managers, saved logins, cloud storage, crypto wallets, and just about anything else it can reach. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Omnistealer uses the blockchain to steal everything…
ChatGPT under scrutiny as Florida investigates campus shooting
New cases and research suggest AI chatbots don’t always shut down dangerous conversations. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: ChatGPT under scrutiny as Florida investigates campus shooting
Simply opening a PDF could trigger this Adobe Reader zero-day
Even though it’s patched, Adobe confirmed it was exploited in the wild, so updating is urgent, not optional. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Simply opening a PDF could trigger this Adobe Reader zero-day
A week in security (April 6 – April 12)
A list of topics we covered in the week of April 6 to April 12 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (April 6 – April 12)
Fake Claude site installs malware that gives attackers access to your computer
We found a convincing fake site that installs a trojanized Claude app while quietly deploying PlugX malware. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake Claude site installs malware that gives attackers access to your computer
ClickFix finds a new way to infect Macs
ClickFix campaigns have found a way around macOS Tahoe’s warnings against pasting commands in the Terminal. They’re using Script Editor instead. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: ClickFix finds a new way to infect Macs
ClickFix finds new way to infect Macs
ClickFix campaigns have found a way around macOS Tahoe’s warnings against pasting commands in the Terminal. They’re using Script Editor instead. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: ClickFix finds new way to infect Macs
Scammers pose as Amazon support to steal your account
A new wave of Amazon refund scams is spreading, hitting both email inboxes and text messages. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Scammers pose as Amazon support to steal your account