As AI-generated scams, deepfakes, and impersonation spread, a new Malwarebytes report finds people increasingly unsure what to trust online. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 88% of people struggle to tell what’s real online
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Meta’s face-recognition code raises new concerns about smart glasses
As smart glasses become more capable, concerns about face recognition, covert recording, and biometric surveillance are growing. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta’s face-recognition code raises new concerns about smart glasses
Scammers love Meta, according to Lloyds Bank
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp account for more than two thirds of fraud reports made by Lloyds customers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Scammers love Meta, according to Lloyds Bank
Update Chrome: Google patches actively exploited vulnerability and 73 others
Google’s latest Chrome update fixes 74 security vulnerabilities, including one under active attack. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update Chrome: Google patches actively exploited vulnerability and 73 others
Americans lost nearly $900 million to AI-powered scams, FBI says
Deepfakes, voice cloning, and other AI-powered scams cost Americans nearly $900 million in 2025, says the 2025 FBI Internet Crime Report. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Americans lost nearly $900 million to AI-powered scams,…
Pirated PC games are delivering password-stealing malware
Cybercriminals are hiding malware in cracked and repacked games, infecting more than 400,000 devices worldwide. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Pirated PC games are delivering password-stealing malware
A week in security (June 1 – June 7)
A list of topics we covered in the week of June 1 to June 7 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (June 1 – June 7)
AI: Threat, tool, or both?
Public concern about AI is rising. We look at what’s driving it, and why cybersecurity occupies a unique place in this debate. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI: Threat, tool, or both?
Travel scams are everywhere. Here’s how to avoid them
Learn how to spot travel scams, avoid risky bookings, and keep your personal information out of the wrong hands. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Travel scams are everywhere. Here’s how to avoid them
Meta’s AI support bot happily handed Instagram accounts to hackers
Hackers convinced an AI support bot to hand over Instagram accounts by changing recovery email addresses. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta’s AI support bot happily handed Instagram accounts to hackers
We found this fake-invoice campaign while scammers were still building it
Invoices pretending to be from Amazon, PayPal, and others reveal how criminals use fear and phone calls to steal money and devices. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: We found this fake-invoice campaign while scammers…
Keep getting calls from questionable numbers? Meet Scam Number Check
Scam Number Check lets you quickly check whether a number has been linked to scams before you call back, share information, or send money. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Keep getting calls from questionable…
Infostealers are becoming the go-to phishing payload
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
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…