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Malwarebytes achieves a perfect 100% score in AV-Comparativesâ Stalkerware Test 2025, demonstrating our dedication to keeping your privacy and security protected.
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Malwarebytes scores 100% in AV Comparatives Stalkerware Test 2025
AV-Comparatives tested thirteen well-known mobile security apps for Android against stalkerware and Malwarebytes achieved a perfect score
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/11/malwarebytes-scores-100-in-av-comparatives-stalkerware-test-2025?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Clickfix campaigns trick users into running malware by using fake CAPTCHA pages and copying malicious commands to their clipboards.
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Fake CAPTCHA sites now have tutorial videos to help victims install malware
New ClickFix campaign pages use embedded videos to helpfully walk users through the process of infecting their own systems.
https://bit.ly/4hXRI8r
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Cybercriminals are targeting the trucking and logistics industry by impersonating brands and rerouting shipments to steal valuable cargo.
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Hackers commit highway robbery, stealing cargo and goods
Thereâs a modern-day train heist happening across America, and some of the bandana-masked robbers are sitting behind a screen.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/11/hackers-commit-highway-robbery-stealing-cargo-and-goods?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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A new Android malware uses NFC technology to perform unauthorized ATM withdrawals and drains victimsâ bank accounts. Here's how to stay safe.
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Android malware steals your card details and PIN to make instant ATM withdrawals
Forget card skimmersâthis Android malware uses your phoneâs NFC to help criminals pull cash straight from ATMs.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/11/android-malware-steals-your-card-details-and-pin-to-make-instant-atm-withdrawals?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Hackers targeted UK water systems five times since 2024, raising concerns about critical infrastructure defenses worldwide.
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Cyberattacks on UK water systems reveal rising risks to critical infrastructure
New data shows hackers targeted UK water systems five times since 2024, raising concerns about critical infrastructure defenses worldwide.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/11/cyberattacks-on-uk-water-systems-reveal-rising-risks-to-critical-infrastructure?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Apple fixes 50 security flaws in iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, Apple TVs, Safari, and Xcode.
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Apple patches 50 security flawsâupdate now
Apple has patched nearly 50 security flaws across iPhones, Macs, Safari and more. Some could expose your data or let hackers in, so donât wait to update.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/11/apple-patches-50-security-flaws-update-now?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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If October is security awareness month, when is insecurity awareness month? đ¤
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Just because you can store your personally identifiable information doesn't mean you should.
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Should you let Chrome store your driverâs license and passport?
Chromeâs enhanced autofill makes storing your passport and ID easyâbut convenience like this can come at a high cost.
https://bit.ly/43ggvyu
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An Android trojan capable of stealing sensitive data is being spread in seemingly legitimate apps like news readers and digital id apps.
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"Sneaky" new Android malware takes over your phone, hiding in fake news and ID apps
Think youâre just checking the news? A particularly sneaky Android Trojan has other plansâlike stealing your banking details.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/11/sneaky-new-android-malware-takes-over-your-phone-hiding-in-fake-news-and-id-apps?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Streaming service Sling TV has settled with the California Attorney General over allegations that it blocked users from exercising their privacy rights.
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Sling TV turned privacy into a game you weren't meant to win
California has fined Sling TV for misleading privacy controls that made opting out nearly impossible. Even children's data ended up in ad targeting.
https://bit.ly/4hH7STF
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From harmless wrappers to malware disguised as AI tools, these fake ChatGPT apps might cause security episodes too.
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Attack of the clones: Fake ChatGPT apps are everywhere
App stores are overflowing with AI lookalikes--some harmless copies, others hiding adware or even spyware.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/11/attack-of-the-clones-fake-chatgpt-apps-are-everywhere?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Malwarebytes secures top honors in PCMag's 2025 Readersâ Choice Awards for Best PC Security Suite, Best iOS/iPadOS Antivirus, and Best Android Antivirus. Thank you to our users for trusting Malwarebytes for exceptional protection, reliability, and peace of mind. đâ¨
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9 days ago
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No tricks. You should download that Chrome update.
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Update Chrome now: 20 security fixes just landed
Googleâs latest Chrome release fixes seven serious flaws that could let attackers run malicious code just by luring you to a compromised page.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/update-chrome-now-20-security-fixes-just-landed?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
9 days ago
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CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH IS OVER. ARE YOU AWARE OF CYBERSECURITY NOW?
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Your digital footprint is the trail you leave behind whenever you browse, post, shop, or even appear in someoneâs contact list. Together, they paint a picture of you. Learn how scammers use public data to create highly-effective personalized attacks to target you and steal your most sensitive data.
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How scammers use your data to create personalized tricks that work
Attackers donât need to hack you to find you. They just piece together whatâs already public.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/inside-malwarebytes/2025/10/how-scammers-use-your-data-to-create-personalized-tricks-that-work?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Tech services provider Conduent disclosed a cyberattack that exposed personal and health data of over half a million people across multiple U.S. states, affecting users of state-run programs like Medicaid and child support.
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Ransomware gang claims Conduent breach: what you should watch for next
A reminder that one supplierâs breach can ripple far, fueling phishing and ID theft long after the news fades.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/ransomware-gang-claims-conduent-breach-what-you-should-watch-for-next?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Tina Pal wants a word about your PayPal accountâbut it's a scam. Hereâs how to spot the red flags and what to do if youâve already called.
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Fake PayPal invoice from Geek Squad is a tech support scam
Tina Pal wants a word about your PayPal accountâbut it's a scam. Hereâs how to spot the red flags and what to do if youâve already called.
https://bit.ly/47yXcBQ
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With every new agentic browser we discover yet another way to abuse it.
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OpenAI's Atlas browser leaves the door wide open to prompt injection
By blending search and chat in one field, OpenAIâs Atlas has made browsing more convenientâand more dangerous.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/openais-atlas-browser-leaves-the-door-wide-open-to-prompt-injection?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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No, there isn't a Gmail data breach.
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Gmail breach panic? Itâs a misunderstanding, not a hack
No, Gmail wasnât hacked. But a flood of old stolen credentials on the dark web sparked headlines suggesting otherwise. Hereâs what really happened.
http://malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/gmail-breach-panic-its-a-misunderstanding-not-a-hack?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
11 days ago
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AI safety tools can make mistakes. Like thinking a bag of potato chips is a weapon.
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School's AI system mistakes a bag of chips for a gun
âI donât think a chip bag should be mistaken for a gun,â said the student, as eight police cars showed up to take down him and his Doritos.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/schools-ai-system-mistakes-a-bag-of-chips-for-a-gun?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Around 70 countries sign new UN Cybercrime Conventionâbut not everyone is on board.
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Around 70 countries sign new UN Cybercrime Conventionâbut not everyoneâs on board
A global deal to fight cybercrime sounds sensibleâbut critics warn it could expand surveillance and criminalize researchers.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/around-70-countries-sign-new-un-cybercrime-convention-but-not-everyones-on-board?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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OpenAI will roll out a version that can flirt, joke, and even get steamyâwith age checks in place.
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NSFW ChatGPT? OpenAI plans âgrown-up modeâ for verified adults
ChatGPT is about to get a whole lot more human. OpenAI will roll out a version that can flirt, joke, and even get steamyâwith age checks in place.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/nsfw-chatgpt-openai-plans-grown-up-mode-for-verified-adults?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Protect your Instagram account by setting up two-factor authentication.
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How to set up two factor authentication (2FA) on your Instagram account
Step-by-step instructions on how to enable 2FA on your Instagram accountâfor Android, iOS, and on the web.
https://bit.ly/4hu1r69
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A link in the phishing email leads to a fake page that asks for the LastPass userâs master password.
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Phishing scam uses fake death notices to trick LastPass users
LastPass is warning that phishers are exploiting the digital will feature to trick people into handing over their master passwords.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/phishing-scam-uses-fake-death-notices-to-trick-lastpass-users?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Behind the AI hype lies a quieter story: security and privacy are falling behind.
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Is AI moving faster than its safety net?
From agentic browsers to chat assistants, the same tools built to help us can also expose us.
https://bit.ly/4qrUUgu
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As the holiday season approaches, cybercriminals are finding new ways to steal your dataâincluding compromising websites with session-stealers and credit card skimmers to target online shoppers.
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Thousands of online stores at risk as SessionReaper attacks spread
A Magento bug called SessionReaper is doing the rounds, and researchers warn itâs letting attackers hijack real shopping sessions.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/thousands-of-online-stores-at-risk-as-sessionreaper-attacks-spread?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Meta is adding new scam protections to WhatsApp and Messenger, including screen-sharing alerts and message analysis to spot suspicious activity.
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Meta boosts scam protection on WhatsApp and Messenger
This is part of its broader push to fight impersonation and fraud, after removing more than 21,000 fake customer-support pages from Facebook.
https://bit.ly/475lK6p
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Apple may soon be forced to allow rival app stores on iPhones, opening the door to more competition and user choice in the smartphone world.
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Apple may have to open its walled garden to outside app stores
The UKâs competition watchdog says Appleâs âwalled gardenâ gives it too much controlâand may soon force it to allow rival app stores on iPhones.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/apple-may-have-to-open-its-walled-garden-to-outside-app-stores?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Malwarebytes is the winner of THREE
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Readersâ Choice Awards. â Best PC Security Suite â Best Android Antivirus â Best iOS/iPadOS Antivirus See why the very smart and attractive readers of PCMag trust Malwarebytes on all their devices.
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Readers' Choice 2025: The Privacy and Security Apps You Trust the Most
Many still skip VPNs, private browsers, antivirus, and security suites altogether, but those who donât have strong opinionsâand the big brands don't always come out on top.
https://www.pcmag.com/articles/readers-choice-2025-vpn-antivirus-security-suites
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Spammity calamity.
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Over 100 Chrome extensions break WhatsAppâs anti-spam rules
The add-ons abuse WhatsApp Web to blast bulk messages, sidestepping both Chromeâs extension policies and WhatsAppâs anti-spam rules.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/over-100-chrome-extensions-break-whatsapps-anti-spam-rules?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
18 days ago
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No, you didn't win a Gorilla Cart from Home Depot. Scammers are simply phishing for your personal info and credit card details.
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Home Depot Halloween phish gives users a fright, not a freebie
A Home Depot Halloween âgiveawayâ turns out to be a phishing trick. Fake links, tracking pixels, and compromised sites are the real prizes.
https://bit.ly/3L7cdmG
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Google Project Zero found a medium-severity bug in Dolbyâs audio decoder that affects Android (Samsung and Pixel) and Windows devices. The flaw lets attackers run code remotely just by sending an audio message.
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Zero-click Dolby audio bug lets attackers run code on Android and Windows devices
The bug, tracked as CVE-2025-54957, could let attackers run code via audio files.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/zero-click-dolby-audio-bug-lets-attackers-run-code-on-android-and-windows-devices?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Combined with attacks like prompt injection as well as the rise of agentic AI (which enables AI to automate strings of tasks), AI poisoning could lead to attacks that leak sensitive data or generate harmful results.
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You can poison AI with just 250 dodgy documents
Anthropicâs new research shows how easy it could be to poison AI modelsâproof that even small manipulations can have big effects.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/ai/2025/10/you-can-poison-ai-with-just-250-dodgy-documents?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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A recent Microsoft update is causing USB mice and keyboards to stop working in Windows Recovery Mode. Our advice: Donât uninstall the update unless you have issues. If youâre worried, remove KB5066835 manually and keep an eye out for Microsoftâs fix.
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Windows update breaks USB support in recovery mode
Microsoftâs October update disabled USB keyboards and mice in Windows Recovery Mode, leaving unlucky users with two problems for the price of one.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/windows-update-breaks-usb-support-in-recovery-mode?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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SIM farms and money mules in the US have helped Chinese gangs turn text message scams into an industrial-scale operation targeting Americans, raking in over $1 billion.
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Chinese gangs made over $1 billion targeting Americans with scam texts
Chinese gangs are using US SIM farms and money mules to run industrial-scale text scams that steal and launder Americansâ card data.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/chinese-gangs-made-over-1-billion-targeting-americans-with-scam-texts?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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"Why does my back hurt?"
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AI agents will transform our daily lives in 2026, delivering smarter automation and greater productivity, while introducing fresh challenges. But how will AI be used in cyber attack and defense? Hear Malwarebytes CEO Marcin Kleczynski's thoughts on the future of AI in cybersecurity in Forbes.
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The 8 AI Agent Trends For 2026 Everyone Must Be Ready For Now
AI agents are moving from experimental tools to mainstream powerhouses capable of managing complex work, everyday tasks and strategic decisions.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2025/10/08/the-8-biggest-ai-agent-trends-for-2026-that-everyone-must-be-ready-for/
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Our latest threat research on scammers weaponizing AI in extortion scams targeting Gen-Z and Millennials was featured in Newsweek. Learn how generations that are spending the most time online are prime targets for extortion.
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Gen Z and millennials most at risk of AI scams, survey finds
In a new survey, seven in 10 victims identify as Gen Z or millennial.
https://www.newsweek.com/gen-z-and-millennials-most-at-risk-of-ai-scams-survey-shows-10892076
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Windows 10 reached end of life on Oct. 14, leaving millions of PCs without the latest security updates. Read why Cesar Cadenas of ZDNET recommends installing Malwarebytes on any PCs that are remaining on Windows 10.
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Don't want to upgrade to Windows 11? You don't have to, but here's what you should know
Microsoft wants you to move on from Windows 10, but with the right tools, services, and habits, it's possible to keep the older OS on your PC for years to come.
https://www.zdnet.com/article/dont-want-to-upgrade-to-windows-11-you-dont-have-to-but-heres-what-you-should-know/
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Peer-to-peer lending platform Prosper discovered unauthorized system access on September 2, 2025, and later confirmed that attackers stole personal data from customers and loan applicants.
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Prosper data breach puts 17 million people at risk of identity theft
While Prosper says no funds or accounts were accessed, the stolen data could lead to targeted phishing and identity theft.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/prosper-data-breach-puts-17-million-people-at-risk-of-identity-theft?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Peer-to-peer lending platform Prosper discovered unauthorized system access on September 2, 2025, and later confirmed that attackers stole personal data from customers and loan applicants.
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Prosper data breach puts 17 million people at risk of identity theft
While Prosper says no funds or accounts were accessed, the stolen data could lead to targeted phishing and identity theft.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/prosper-data-breach-puts-17-million-people-at-risk-of-identity-theft?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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It might surprise some that a security company would choose WordPress as the backbone of its digital content operations. Here's what we considered when choosing it.
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Under the engineering hood: Why Malwarebytes chose Wordpress as its CMS
It might surprise some that a security company would choose WordPress as the backbone of its digital content operations. Here's what we considered when choosing it.
https://bit.ly/494ijyc
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Decentralized WebRTC should be private. Unless of course it leaks your data via an unprotected Kafka broker.
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Video call app Huddle01 exposed 600K+ user logs
Privacy left the chat. A misconfigured Kafka broker effectively undid the anonymity many users rely on.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/video-call-app-huddle01-exposed-600k-user-logs?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Spanish fashion retailer Mango has reported a data breach.
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Mango discloses data breach at third-party provider
The fashion retailer says a breach at a marketing partner exposed limited contact detailsâbut no financial data or passwords.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/mango-discloses-data-breach-at-third-party-provider?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Roku is accused of selling childrenâs data to advertisers and brokers including Kochava.
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Roku accused of selling childrenâs data to advertisers and brokers
Florida claims Roku ignored clear signs its users were minors, collecting and selling viewing habits, voice recordings and precise locations.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/roku-accused-of-selling-childrens-data-to-advertisers-and-brokers?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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If a platform says thereâs a wallet with a large amount of crypto waiting for you but you must buy VIP to transfer it, youâre not withdrawing funds; youâre being scammed. Read our research.
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TikTok scam sells you access to your own fake money
We dive into the âlast goodbyeâ messages sent via TikTok that lead victims to a crypto paywall scam.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/tiktok-scam-sells-you-access-to-your-own-fake-money?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Scammers are sending fake Robinhood security alerts like it's 2021.
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Scammers are still sending us their fake Robinhood security alerts
Fake alerts claim your Robinhood account is at risk. The link leads to a convincing copy of the siteâbut itâs built to steal your login.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/scammers-are-still-sending-us-their-fake-robinhood-security-alerts?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
25 days ago
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Scientists from several US universities managed to pick up unencrypted satellite signals using just everyday equipment on a campus rooftop.
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Satellites leak voice calls, text messages and more
Scientists have revealed a gaping hole in global telecom security, intercepting personal and business data from geostationary satellites.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/satellites-still-leak-unencrypted-traffic-including-voice-calls-and-text-messages?utm_campaign=brandsocial&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Microsoft is testing AI facial recognition for your photos in OneDrive. The feature is enabled for those with early access. You can easily turn this off...but only 3 times a year. (wut?) Toggle this off in Privacy and Permissions.
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