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Big name TikTok accounts hijacked after opening DM
High profile TikTok accounts have been targeted in a recent attack. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Big name TikTok accounts hijacked after opening DM
Utility scams update
These scammers are persistent and want your billing information to extort money from you. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Utility scams update
Debt collection agency FBCS leaks information of 3 million US citizens
Financial Business and Consumer Solutions has filed a notification of a data breach which affects over 3 million US citizens. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Debt collection agency FBCS leaks information of 3 million…
800 arrests, 40 tons of drugs, and one backdoor, or what a phone startup gave the FBI, with Joseph Cox: Lock and Code S05E12
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Joseph Cox about the FBI’s successful backdoor into the phone startup Anom. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 800 arrests, 40 tons of drugs,…
WhatsApp cryptocurrency scam goes for the cash prize
A scammer tried to seduce us by offering the credentials to an account that held roughly half a million dollars. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: WhatsApp cryptocurrency scam goes for the cash prize
A week in security (May 27 – June 2)
A list of topics we covered in the week of May 27 to June 2 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 27 – June 2)
Ticketmaster confirms customer data breach
Live Nation has confirmed what everyone has been speculating on for the last week: Ticketmaster has suffered a data breach. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Ticketmaster confirms customer data breach
How to tell if a VPN app added your Windows device to a botnet
This post will help users find out if their Windows device has been added to the 911 S5 botnet by a malicious VPN application This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to tell if a…
Beware of scammers impersonating Malwarebytes
Scammers and other cybercriminals love to use our name to defraud their victims. Here’s what to look out for. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Beware of scammers impersonating Malwarebytes
The Ticketmaster “breach”—what you need to know
A database has been put up for sale that allegedly contains the data of 560 million Ticketmaster users. But is it real? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: The Ticketmaster “breach”—what you need to know
How to turn off location tracking on iOS and iPadOS
Making sure that your iPhone can’t be tracked is virtually impossible once someone has access to your Apple account This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to turn off location tracking on iOS and iPadOS
How to turn off location tracking on Android
This post explains how to disable various location services on Android devices. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to turn off location tracking on Android
Data leak site BreachForums is back, boasting Live Nation/Ticketmaster user data. But is it a trap?
The notorious BreachForums seem to have returned, but the question is: who’s pulling the strings? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Data leak site BreachForums is back, boasting Live Nation/Ticketmaster user data. But is it…
pcTattleTale spyware leaks database containing victim screenshots, gets website defaced
Stalkerware app pcTattleWare had its websites defaced and databases leaked after researchers found several security flaws. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: pcTattleTale spyware leaks database containing victim screenshots, gets website defaced
A week in security (May 20 – May 26)
A list of topics we covered in the week of May 20 to May 26 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 20 – May 26)
How AI will change your credit card behind the scenes
Several credit card companies have revealed how they envision using artificial intelligence to “improve” their products. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How AI will change your credit card behind the scenes
Criminal record database of millions of Americans dumped online
A notorious cybercriminal involved in breaches has released a database containing 70 million US criminal records. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Criminal record database of millions of Americans dumped online
Microsoft AI “Recall” feature records everything, secures far less
Microsoft unveiled an AI search tool on new laptops that will require regular screenshots of all device activity to be recorded and stored. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Microsoft AI “Recall” feature records everything,…
How to remove a user from a shared Windows device
This post explains how to remove additional users and accounts from your Windows device This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to remove a user from a shared Windows device
How to remove a user from a shared Mac
This post explains how to remove additional users and accounts from your Mac This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to remove a user from a shared Mac
How to remove a user from a shared Android device
This post explains how to remove additional users and accounts from your Android device This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to remove a user from a shared Android device
Your vacation, reservations, and online dates, now chosen by AI: Lock and Code S05E11
This week on Lock and Code, we talk about what people lose when they let AI services make choices for dinners, reservations, and even dating. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Your vacation, reservations, and…
What is real-time protection and why do you need it?
Having real-time protection is like having guards stationed all around your castle, ready to defend. Here’s how it works. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: What is real-time protection and why do you need it?
Financial institutions ordered to notify customers after a breach, have an incident response plan
The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced rules around breaches for certain financial institutions. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Financial institutions ordered to notify customers after a breach, have an incident response plan
A week in security (May 13 – May 19)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Last week on ThreatDown: Stay safe! This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 13 – May 19)
Deleted iPhone photos show up again after iOS update
iOS users are reporting that photos they had deleted long ago suddenly showed up again after this week’s 17.5 update. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Deleted iPhone photos show up again after iOS update
Scammers can easily phish your multi-factor authentication codes. Here’s how to avoid it
Phishers are using new authentication-in-the-middle techniques to dupe victims into providing their login and MFA credentials. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Scammers can easily phish your multi-factor authentication codes. Here’s how to avoid it
Notorious data leak site BreachForums seized by law enforcement
Data breach marketplace BreachForums has been seized by law enforcement agencies. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Notorious data leak site BreachForums seized by law enforcement
Apple and Google join forces to stop unwanted tracking
Google and Apple are pushing forward on industry guidelines to stop the sue of Bluetooth devices for unwanted tracking This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Apple and Google join forces to stop unwanted tracking
Update Chrome now! Google releases emergency security patch
Google has released security patches for two vulnerabilities. Make sure you’re using the latest version. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update Chrome now! Google releases emergency security patch
Why car location tracking needs an overhaul
Refuge robbed: Car location tracking is becoming a tool of control in situations of domestic abuse. It’s time car companies responded. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Why car location tracking needs an overhaul
A week in security (May 6 – May 12)
A list of topics we covered in the week of May 6 to May 12 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (May 6 – May 12)
Dell notifies customers about data breach
Dell has notified some customers about a data breach reported to include 49 million records. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Dell notifies customers about data breach
DocGo patient health data stolen in cyberattack
Medical health care provider DocGo has disclosed a cyberincident where an attacker gained access to protected health information. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: DocGo patient health data stolen in cyberattack
Desperate Taylor Swift fans defrauded by ticket scams
When there are not nearly enough tickets for some concerts to accommodate all the fans that desperately want to be there, it makes for ideal hunting grounds for scammers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article:…
Tracing what went wrong in 2012 for today’s teens, with Dr. Jean Twenge: Lock and Code S04E10
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Dr. Jean Twenge about smartphones, social media, and a teen mental health crisis. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Tracing what went wrong in…
A week in security (April 29 – May 5)
A list of topics we covered in the week of April 29 to May 5 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (April 29 – May 5)
You get a passkey, you get a passkey, everyone should get a passkey
Microsoft is rolling out passkey support for all devices. Here’s a quick guide on how to create one. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: You get a passkey, you get a passkey, everyone should get…
Dropbox Sign customer data accessed in breach
After a breach in the Dropbox Sign environment, customer information may have been stolen and API users have restricted functionality This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Dropbox Sign customer data accessed in breach
Watch out for tech support scams lurking in sponsored search results
Our researchers found fake sponsored search results that lead consumers to a typical fake Microsoft alert site set up by tech support scammers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Watch out for tech support scams…
Psychotherapy practice hacker gets jail time after extorting patients, publishing personal therapy notes online
On October 30, 2020, I started a article with the words: “Hell is too nice a place for these people.” The… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Psychotherapy practice hacker gets jail time after extorting…
Wireless carriers fined $200 million after illegally sharing customer location data
Four major wireless carriers have been fined by the FCC for sharing access to customers’ location data without consent. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Wireless carriers fined $200 million after illegally sharing customer location…
Malwarebytes Premium Security earns “Product of the Year” from AVLab
Malwarebytes Premium earned “Product of the Year” from AVLab for repeatedly blocking 100% of malware samples used in third-party testing. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malwarebytes Premium Security earns “Product of the Year” from…
Malwarebytes Premium earns “Product of the Year” from AVLab
Malwarebytes Premium earned “Product of the Year” from AVLab for repeatedly blocking 100% of malware samples used in third-party testing. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malwarebytes Premium earns “Product of the Year” from AVLab
FBI warns online daters to avoid “free” online verification schemes that prove costly
The FBI sent out a warning about fraudsters that trick victims into signing up for an expensive verification process on dating sites This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: FBI warns online daters to avoid “free”…
Kaiser health insurance leaked patient data to advertisers
Health insurance giant Kaiser has announced it will notify millions of patients that it shared their data with advertisers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Kaiser health insurance leaked patient data to advertisers
A week in security (April 22 – April 28)
A list of topics we covered in the week of April 22 to April 28 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (April 22 – April 28)
Ring agrees to pay $5.6 million after cameras were used to spy on customers
The FTC is paying Ring customers in the US a totoal of $5.6 million over charges that the company allowed employees to access private videos. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Ring agrees to pay…
TikTok comes one step closer to a US ban
The US Senate has approved a bill that will ban TikTok, unless it finds a new owner, bringing it one step closer to being signed into law. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: TikTok comes…
Google ad for Facebook redirects to scam
Beware of this malicious ad campaign currently making the rounds. Read our blog for more details and how to protect yourself. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google ad for Facebook redirects to scam
“Substantial proportion” of Americans may have had health and personal data stolen in Change Healthcare breach
UnitedHealth has made an announcement about the stolen data in the ransomware attack on subsidiary Change Healthcare. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “Substantial proportion” of Americans may have had health and personal data stolen…
Picking fights and gaining rights, with Justin Brookman: Lock and Code S05E09
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Justin Brookman about past consumer wins in the tech world, and how to avoid despair. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Picking fights and…
Billions of scraped Discord messages up for sale
An internet scraping platform is offering access to a database filled with over four billion Discord messages and combined user profiles. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Billions of scraped Discord messages up for sale
A week in security (April 15 – April 21)
A list of topics we covered in the week of April 15 to April 21 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (April 15 – April 21)
Law enforcement reels in phishing-as-a-service whopper
A major international law enforcement effort has disrupted the notorious LabHost phishing-as-a-service platform. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Law enforcement reels in phishing-as-a-service whopper
Mental health company Cerebral failed to protect sensitive personal data, must pay $7 million
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a settlement with Cerebral over data leaks due to tracking pixels on their websites and in their apps This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Mental health company Cerebral failed…
Cannabis investment scam JuicyFields ends in 9 arrests
JuicyFields was an investment scam that urged victims to invest in cannabis production. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Cannabis investment scam JuicyFields ends in 9 arrests
Should you share your location with your partner?
Location sharing is popular among couples. But is it something you want in your own relationship? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Should you share your location with your partner?
Giant Tiger breach sees 2.8 million records leaked
A threat actor claims to be in possession of 2.8 million records originating from a hack at Canadian retail chain Giant Tiger This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Giant Tiger breach sees 2.8 million records…
A week in security (April 8 – April 14)
A list of topics we covered in the week of April 8 to April 14 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (April 8 – April 14)
How to change your Social Security Number
Wondering whether changing your SSN is an option. Read here what you need to qualify for a new SSN and what you need to get one. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to change…
Apple warns people of mercenary attacks via threat notification system
Apple has sent alerts to people in 92 nations to say it’s detected that they may have been a victim of a mercenary attack. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Apple warns people of mercenary…
How to check if your data was exposed in the AT&T breach
We’ve made it easy for you to check if your data has been exposed in the AT&T breach. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to check if your data was exposed in the AT&T…
Microsoft’s April 2024 Patch Tuesday includes two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities
Microsoft has fixed 149 vulnerabilities, two of which are reportedly being exploited in the wild. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Microsoft’s April 2024 Patch Tuesday includes two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities
How to protect yourself from online harassment
Don’t wait for an online harassment campaign to unfairly target you or a loved one. Take these proactive steps today to stay safe. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to protect yourself from online…
Introducing the Digital Footprint Portal
Find out what sensitive data of yours is exposed online today with our new, free Digital Footprint Portal. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Introducing the Digital Footprint Portal
New ransomware group demands Change Healthcare ransom
The Change Healthcare ransomware attack as suffered a third cruel twist. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: New ransomware group demands Change Healthcare ransom
Active Nitrogen campaign delivered via malicious ads for PuTTY, FileZilla
Threat actors once again target system administrators via their favorite tools. Learn more about their TTPs and use the IOCs provide to investigate. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Active Nitrogen campaign delivered via malicious…
35-year long identity theft leads to imprisonment for victim
A man has pleaded guilty to assuming someone else’s identity for 35 years. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 35-year long identity theft leads to imprisonment for victim
Porn panic imperils privacy online, with Alec Muffett (re-air): Lock and Code S05E08
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we re-air an episode with guest Alec Muffett about online age verification. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Porn panic imperils privacy online, with Alec Muffett (re-air):…
A week in security (April 1 – April 7)
A list of topics we covered in the week of April 1 to April 7 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (April 1 – April 7)
60% of small businesses are concerned about cybersecurity threats
In a recent US Chamber of Commerce poll, small businesses identified cybersecurity as their biggest concern. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 60% of small businesses are concerned about cybersecurity threats
Cookie consent choices are just being ignored by some websites
Resaerchers found that 90% of websites were in violation of one or more privacy regulations concerning cookie consent. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Cookie consent choices are just being ignored by some websites
Bing ad for NordVPN leads to SecTopRAT
Threat actors are luring victims to a fake NordVPN website that installs a Remote Access Trojan. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Bing ad for NordVPN leads to SecTopRAT
Jackson County hit by ransomware, declares state of emergency
Jackson County has suffered “significant disruptions within its IT systems,” and its offices are closed. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Jackson County hit by ransomware, declares state of emergency
Google patches critical vulnerability for Androids with Qualcomm chips
Google has issued patches for 28 security vulnerabilities, including a critical patch for Androids with Qualcomm chips. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google patches critical vulnerability for Androids with Qualcomm chips
Google Chrome gets ‘Device Bound Session Credentials’ to stop cookie theft
Google has announced the introduction of Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC). This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google Chrome gets ‘Device Bound Session Credentials’ to stop cookie theft
AT&T confirms 73 million people affected by data breach
Telecommunications giant AT&T has finally confirmed that 73 million current and former customers are caught up in a massive dark web data leak. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AT&T confirms 73 million people affected…
Trusted Advisor now available for Mac, iOS, and Android
Our Trusted Advisor dashboard provides an easy-to-understand assessment of your device’s security. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Trusted Advisor now available for Mac, iOS, and Android
2024 State of Malware in Education report: Top 6 cyberthreats facing K-12 and Higher Ed
From ransomware to LOTL attacks, the top threats your educational institution needs to be aware of in 2024. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 2024 State of Malware in Education report: Top 6 cyberthreats facing…
Free VPN apps turn Android phones into criminal proxies
Researchers have uncovered a campaign that turns Android phones into proxy nodes for malicious purposes. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Free VPN apps turn Android phones into criminal proxies
A week in security (March 25 – March 31)
A list of topics we covered in the week of March 25 to March 31 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (March 25 – March 31)
MFA bombing taken to the next level
Cybercriminals have taken MFA bombing to the next level by calling victims of an attack from a spoofed Apple Support number. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: MFA bombing taken to the next level
How to back up your iPhone to iCloud
An easy-to-understand guide on how to backup your iPhone or iPad to iCloud automatically. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to back up your iPhone to iCloud
How to back up your iPhone to a Mac
An easy-to-understand guide on how to backup your iPhone or iPad to your Mac. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to back up your iPhone to a Mac
How to back up your iPhone to a Windows computer
An easy-to-understand guide on how to back up your iPhone to a Windows computer This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to back up your iPhone to a Windows computer
How to back up your Windows 10/11 PC to OneDrive
An easy-to-understand guide on how to back up your Windows PC to OneDrive. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to back up your Windows 10/11 PC to OneDrive
How to back up your Mac
Backing up your Mac is a simple process that can save your most important files from cyberthreats. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to back up your Mac
Stopping a K-12 cyberattack (SolarMarker) with ThreatDown MDR
How experts uncovered a years-long SolarMarker attack on a K-12 district This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Stopping a K-12 cyberattack (SolarMarker) with ThreatDown MDR
Powering the future of ThreatDown with AI
Dive into where we are with AI and where we’re headed. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Powering the future of ThreatDown with AI
Facebook spied on Snapchat users to get analytics about the competition
Facebook is accused of using potentially criminal methods to spy on Snapchat users to gain a commercial advantage over its competition. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Facebook spied on Snapchat users to get analytics…
Update Chrome now! Google patches possible drive-by vulnerability
Google has released an update for Chrome to fix seven security vulnerabilities. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update Chrome now! Google patches possible drive-by vulnerability
Meta to abandon social media tracking tool CrowdTangle
Meta will retire social media tracking tool CrowdTangle in August 2024, which is awkward timing given the amount of important elections this year. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Meta to abandon social media tracking…
Disturbing robocaller fined $9.9 million
A robocaller that spoofed a local phone number and presented his targets with inflammatory and disturbing content has received a hefty fine. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Disturbing robocaller fined $9.9 million
Patch now: Mozilla patches two critical vulnerabilities in Firefox
Mozilla released an update of Firefox to fix two critical security vulnerabilities that together allowed an attacker to escape the sandbox. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Patch now: Mozilla patches two critical vulnerabilities in…
YouTube ordered to reveal the identities of video viewers
Federal authorities have asked Google to reveal the identities of people that watched certain videos in at least two investigations. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: YouTube ordered to reveal the identities of video viewers
Vans warns customers of data breach
Vans warns its customers about phishing and other fraud attacks in the aftermath of a ransomware attack in December This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Vans warns customers of data breach
Securing your home network is long, tiresome, and entirely worth it, with Carey Parker: Lock and Code S05E07
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Carey Parker about the importance and the process of securing your home network. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Securing your home network is…
3 important lessons from a devastating ransomware attack
Three things you could learn from the cyber incident review produced by the British Library following its October ransomware attack. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 3 important lessons from a devastating ransomware attack