Not a real phone, but good enough to fool your bank. Researchers warn criminals are using virtual devices to bypass fraud checks. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Criminals are renting virtual phones to bypass…
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Bogus Avast website fakes virus scan, installs Venom Stealer instead
A fake Avast scan tells you your PC is infected, then installs the malware that steals passwords, session data and crypto wallets. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Bogus Avast website fakes virus scan, installs…
Infiniti Stealer: a new macOS infostealer using ClickFix and Python/Nuitka
A new macOS infostealer, NukeChain (now Infiniti Stealer), uses fake CAPTCHA pages to trick users into running malicious commands. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Infiniti Stealer: a new macOS infostealer using ClickFix and Python/Nuitka
GlassWorm attack installs fake browser extension for surveillance
It hides inside developer tools, then monitors activity and steals data, turning a single infection into a wider risk across the supply chain. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: GlassWorm attack installs fake browser extension…
Landmark verdicts put Meta’s “addiction machine” platforms on trial
Courts are starting to question how platforms are built, not just what’s posted. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Landmark verdicts put Meta’s “addiction machine” platforms on trial
Hackers claim to have accessed data tied to millions of crime tipsters
A hacktivist group claims to have obtained sensitive data on crime tipsters and the people they reported, dating back to 1987. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Hackers claim to have accessed data tied to…
New FCC router ban could leave home networks less secure
The FCC announced a ban on routers made outside the US, but it could backfire. Here’s the real risk, and what you can do about it. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: New FCC router…
Meet Khaled Mohamed: the bug hunter who found a Microsoft flaw
We talked to Khaled Mohamed on going from “script kiddie” to bug bounty hunter, and the moment he uncovered a flaw in Microsoft Authenticator. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meet Khaled Mohamed: the bug…
FBI, CISA warn of Russian hackers hijacking Signal and WhatsApp accounts
The FBI and CISA join European agencies in warning of a widespread, easily scalable social engineering campaign targeting messaging apps. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: FBI, CISA warn of Russian hackers hijacking Signal and…
Scam compounds hiring “AI models” to seal the deal in deepfake video calls
Forced labor doesn’t play well on camera, so scam compounds are hiring women to deepfake their faces on video calls. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Scam compounds hiring “AI models” to seal the deal…
FriendlyDealer mimics official app stores to push unvetted gambling apps
Think you’re downloading from Google or Apple? 1,500+ fake app store sites look like the real thing, but push unvetted, cloned web-based casino apps. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: FriendlyDealer mimics official app stores…
The March Madness scam playbook
Fans aren’t the only ones who show up for March Madness. Here’s how to spot all the different scams that turn up to major sporting events. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: The March Madness…
Advanced Flow will make Android sideloading safer
Google’s new Advanced Flow aims to make sideloading safer on Android by slowing down scam-driven installs. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Advanced Flow will make Android sideloading safer
A week in security (March 16 – March 22)
A list of topics we covered in the week of March 16 to March 22 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (March 16 – March 22)
This is all it takes to stop a train (Lock and Code S07E06)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Rachel Swan about the simple network problems causing major train outages in the Bay. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: This is all it…
Could your face change what you pay? NYC wants limits on biometric tracking
NYC lawmakers are pushing to rein in biometric tracking before it turns into real-world surveillance pricing and customer profiling. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Could your face change what you pay? NYC wants limits…
That “job brief” on Google Forms could infect your device
Fake job offers on Google Forms are spreading PureHVNC malware that can take over your device. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: That “job brief” on Google Forms could infect your device
A DarkSword hangs over unpatched iPhones
Researchers have identified multiple state-level attacks using DarkSword, a chain of vulnerabilities, to infect unpatches iPhones. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A DarkSword hangs over unpatched iPhones
Your tax forms sell for $20 on the dark web
Tax season is also peak season for identity theft. Malwarebytes researchers spotted criminals trading stolen tax records on dark web forums. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Your tax forms sell for $20 on the…
Researchers found font-rendering trick to hide malicious commands
Researchers found a way to trick AI assistants into missing dangerous user instructions on a website. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Researchers found font-rendering trick to hide malicious commands