A list of topics we covered in the week of May 11 to May 17 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 11 – May 17)
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AI is distorting the Holocaust (Lock and Code S07E10)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Clara Mansfeld about how AI-generated imagery is warping the history of the Holocaust. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI is distorting the Holocaust…
Attackers replaced JDownloader installer downloads with malware
The JDownloader website was compromised and installer download links served malware for several days. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Attackers replaced JDownloader installer downloads with malware
Meta’s confusing new approach to chat privacy
WhatsApp now offers disappearing AI chats Meta says it cannot read. While Instagram just removed the feature that stopped Meta reading your messages. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta’s confusing new approach to chat…
Why Malwarebytes blocks some Yahoo Mail redirects
Some Yahoo Mail users may see repeated Malwarebytes alerts caused by background connections to suspicious third-party domains. Here’s why. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Why Malwarebytes blocks some Yahoo Mail redirects
Deepfake sextortion forces schools to remove student photos from websites
Experts are urging schools to take down identifiable photos of students, after AI deepfakes have led to sextortion cases at UK schools. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Deepfake sextortion forces schools to remove student…
Texas sued Netflix over claims it secretly collected and sold users’ data
The Texas AG sued Netflix, accusing the company of secretly tracking viewers, selling user data, and using addictive features targeted at minors. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Texas sued Netflix over claims it secretly…
May 2026 Patch Tuesday: no zero-days but plenty to fix
May’s Patch Tuesday may not be the giant release many expected, but there are still plenty of important fixes that shouldn’t be ignored. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: May 2026 Patch Tuesday: no zero-days…
Fake Claude search results lure Mac users into ClickFix attack
Researchers found a ClickFix campaign that uses fake Claude setup guides to trick Mac users into infecting themselves. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake Claude search results lure Mac users into ClickFix attack
1 in 8 employees have sold company logins or know someone who has
Cifas just published research that should bother anyone who runs a business, or buys from one. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 1 in 8 employees have sold company logins or know someone who has
Stolen Canvas data was “returned” after hacker agreement, Instructure says
Instructure says the stolen Canvas data impacting millions of students and staff was “returned.” That’s not how breaches work. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Stolen Canvas data was “returned” after hacker agreement, Instructure says
Yarbo responds to robot flaws that could mow down their owners
A researcher found a host of vulnerabilities in Yarbo garden robots that could expose Wi-Fi passwords, hijack cameras, and run over their owners on command. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Yarbo responds to robot…
A week in security (May 4 – May 10)
A list of topics we covered in the week of May 4 to May 10 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 4 – May 10)
Microsoft says Edge’s plaintext password behavior is “by design”
A researcher found Edge loads saved passwords into computer memory when it starts, making them easier to steal if a device is already compromised. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Microsoft says Edge’s plaintext password…
ShinyHunters escalates Canvas attacks with school login defacements
Days after the first attack, ShinyHunters is applying pressure with ransom messages on school login portals. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: ShinyHunters escalates Canvas attacks with school login defacements
Massive AI investment scam network spans 15,500 domains
AI investment scammers abused the Keitaro ad-tracking platform to cloak their campaign, exposing it only to likely targets. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Massive AI investment scam network spans 15,500 domains
If a fake moustache can fool age checks, is the Online Safety Act working?
A UK report finds some progress since the Act came into force, but widespread workarounds, ongoing harm, and unresolved privacy concerns suggest the impact is still limited. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: If a…
Google Chrome’s silent 4GB AI download problem
Google Chrome writes a 4GB AI model to users’ devices without asking, and reinstalls it if you delete it. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google Chrome’s silent 4GB AI download problem
Millions of students’ personal data stolen in major education breach
ShinyHunters claims it stole personal data from 275 million users on Instructure’s Canvas platform across schools and education providers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Millions of students’ personal data stolen in major education breach
Attackers adopt JavaScript runtime Bun to spread NWHStealer
A legitimate developer tool is being repurposed by attackers to package and spread this Windows infostealer in harder-to-detect ways. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Attackers adopt JavaScript runtime Bun to spread NWHStealer