Malwarebytes achieves a perfect 100% score in AV-Comparatives’ Stalkerware Test 2025, demonstrating our dedication to keeping your privacy and security protected.

Clickfix campaigns trick users into running malware by using fake CAPTCHA pages and copying malicious commands to their clipboards.

Cybercriminals are targeting the trucking and logistics industry by impersonating brands and rerouting shipments to steal valuable cargo.

A new Android malware uses NFC technology to perform unauthorized ATM withdrawals and drains victims’ bank accounts. Here's how to stay safe.

Hackers targeted UK water systems five times since 2024, raising concerns about critical infrastructure defenses worldwide.

Apple fixes 50 security flaws in iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, Apple TVs, Safari, and Xcode.

If October is security awareness month, when is insecurity awareness month? 🤔

Just because you can store your personally identifiable information doesn't mean you should.

An Android trojan capable of stealing sensitive data is being spread in seemingly legitimate apps like news readers and digital id apps.

Streaming service Sling TV has settled with the California Attorney General over allegations that it blocked users from exercising their privacy rights.

From harmless wrappers to malware disguised as AI tools, these fake ChatGPT apps might cause security episodes too.

Malwarebytes secures top honors in PCMag's 2025 Readers’ 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. 🏆✨

Stay safe out there! 🎃

No tricks. You should download that Chrome update.

CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH IS OVER. ARE YOU AWARE OF CYBERSECURITY NOW?

Your digital footprint is the trail you leave behind whenever you browse, post, shop, or even appear in someone’s 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.

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.

Tina Pal wants a word about your PayPal account—but it's a scam. Here’s how to spot the red flags and what to do if you’ve already called.

With every new agentic browser we discover yet another way to abuse it.

No, there isn't a Gmail data breach.

AI safety tools can make mistakes. Like thinking a bag of potato chips is a weapon.

Around 70 countries sign new UN Cybercrime Convention—but not everyone is on board.

OpenAI will roll out a version that can flirt, joke, and even get steamy—with age checks in place.

Protect your Instagram account by setting up two-factor authentication.

A link in the phishing email leads to a fake page that asks for the LastPass user’s master password.

Behind the AI hype lies a quieter story: security and privacy are falling behind.

As the holiday season approaches, cybercriminals are finding new ways to steal your data—including compromising websites with session-stealers and credit card skimmers to target online shoppers.

Meta is adding new scam protections to WhatsApp and Messenger, including screen-sharing alerts and message analysis to spot suspicious activity.

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.

Malwarebytes is the winner of THREE @pcmag.com Readers’ Choice Awards. ✅ Best PC Security Suite ✅ Best Android Antivirus ✅ Best iOS/iPadOS Antivirus See why the very smart and attractive readers of PCMag trust Malwarebytes on all their devices.

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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.

Google Project Zero found a medium-severity bug in Dolby’s audio decoder that affects Android (Samsung and Pixel) and Windows devices. The flaw lets attackers run code remotely just by sending an audio message.

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.

A recent Microsoft update is causing USB mice and keyboards to stop working in Windows Recovery Mode. Our advice: Don’t uninstall the update unless you have issues. If you’re worried, remove KB5066835 manually and keep an eye out for Microsoft’s fix.

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.

"Why does my back hurt?"

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Decentralized WebRTC should be private. Unless of course it leaks your data via an unprotected Kafka broker.

Spanish fashion retailer Mango has reported a data breach.

Roku is accused of selling children’s data to advertisers and brokers including Kochava.

If a platform says there’s a wallet with a large amount of crypto waiting for you but you must buy VIP to transfer it, you’re not withdrawing funds; you’re being scammed. Read our research.

Scammers are sending fake Robinhood security alerts like it's 2021.

Scientists from several US universities managed to pick up unencrypted satellite signals using just everyday equipment on a campus rooftop.

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.