Apple and the Met Police are working together to make stolen iPhones harder to reset, resell, and profit from. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Stolen iPhones could soon be worth a lot less to…
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Fake verification pages are stealing Steam accounts from players
A convincing fake FACEIT verification page is stealing Steam accounts by using a fake login window that looks completely legitimate. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake verification pages are stealing Steam accounts from players
Google can be liable for false AI Overviews, court rules
“AI can make mistakes” isn’t a good enough legal defense for defamatory or incorrect AI Overviews, a German court has ruled. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google can be liable for false AI Overviews,…
Data of 2.4 million VRChat users stolen
We explain what data was exposed, the potential risks, and the steps you should take now. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Data of 2.4 million VRChat users stolen
Children’s phones must block nude images by September, UK says
Apple and Google have three months to block nude images on children’s phones. They’re not allowed to collect any data while they do it. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Children’s phones must block nude…
Free Spotify Premium hacks on social media are spreading infostealers
Cybercriminals are turning TikTok and Instagram Reels into malware delivery platforms, using free software tutorials to spread infostealers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Free Spotify Premium hacks on social media are spreading infostealers
Microsoft’s biggest-ever Patch Tuesday fixes 206 bugs, including 3 zero-days
June 2026 is the largest Patch Tuesday in history, fixing 206 vulnerabilities and three publicly disclosed zero-days. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Microsoft’s biggest-ever Patch Tuesday fixes 206 bugs, including 3 zero-days
88% of people struggle to tell what’s real online
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
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