Meta wants to introduce the option to upload a video selfie if you need to recover a lost Facebook or Instagram account. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Upload a video selfie to get your…
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This industry profits from knowing you have cancer, explains Cody Venzke (Lock and Code S05E22)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Cody Venzke about why data brokers are allowed to collect everything about us. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: This industry profits from knowing…
Internet Archive attackers email support users: “Your data is now in the hands of some random guy”
Those who hacked the Internet Archive haven’t gone away. Users of the Internet Archive who have submitted helpdesk tickets are reporting… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Internet Archive attackers email support users: “Your data…
A week in security (October 14 – October 20)
A list of topics we covered in the week of October 14 to October 20 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (October 14 – October 20)
Unauthorized data access vulnerability in macOS is detailed by Microsoft
Microsoft disclosed details about the HM Surf vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain access to the user’s data in Safari This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Unauthorized data access vulnerability in macOS is…
HM Surf vulnerability in macOS has details revealed by Microsoft
Microsoft disclosed details about the HM Surf vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain access to the user’s data in Safari This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: HM Surf vulnerability in macOS has details…
23andMe will retain your genetic information, even if you delete the account
Why should you and how can you delete your 23andMe account and why it does not result in a complete data removal This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 23andMe will retain your genetic information, even…
“Nudify” deepfake bots remove clothes from victims in minutes, and millions are using them
Millions of people are turning normal pictures into nude images using bots on Telegram, and it can be done in minutes. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “Nudify” deepfake bots remove clothes from victims in…
Tor Browser and Firefox users should update to fix actively exploited vulnerability
Mozilla warns that a vulnerability in Firefox and Tor Browser is actively being exploited against both browsers This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Tor Browser and Firefox users should update to fix actively exploited vulnerability
AI scammers target Gmail accounts, say they have your death certificate
Typical AI supported scams are after your Google account by pretending to follow up on account recovery requests This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI scammers target Gmail accounts, say they have your death certificate
Election season raises fears for nearly a third of people who worry their vote could be leaked
The US presidential election is stirring fears amongst a third of Americans who worry that their vote could be exposed to outsiders. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Election season raises fears for nearly a…
Robot vacuum cleaners hacked to spy on, insult owners
Multiple Ecovacs robot vacuum cleaners have been hacked to yell obscenities and insults through the onboard speakers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Robot vacuum cleaners hacked to spy on, insult owners
A week in security (October 7 – October 13)
A list of topics we covered in the week of October 7 to October 13 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (October 7 – October 13)
Modern TVs have “unprecedented capabilities for surveillance and manipulation,” group reveals
The Center for Digital Democracy calls on the FTC, the FCC, and California regulators to look at connected TV practices. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Modern TVs have “unprecedented capabilities for surveillance and manipulation,”…
Internet Archive suffers data breach and DDoS
The Internet Archive has been hit hard by a data breach and several DDoS attacks all around the same time. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Internet Archive suffers data breach and DDoS
Google Search user interface: A/B testing shows security concerns remain
While Google is experimenting on how its search results page looks like, we are reminded of users need the most: indicators of confidence. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google Search user interface: A/B testing…
AI girlfriend site breached, user fantasies stolen
Chatbot companion platform muah.ai was hacked and had its chatbot prompts stolen. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI girlfriend site breached, user fantasies stolen
MoneyGram confirms customer data breach
Money transfer giant MoneyGram has notified customers about a data breach that has spilt sensitive customer information. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: MoneyGram confirms customer data breach
Exposing the Facebook funeral livestream scam (Lock and Code S05E21)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Zach Hinkle and Pieter Arntz about the Facebook funeral livestream scam. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Exposing the Facebook funeral livestream scam (Lock…
Comcast and Truist Bank customers impacted by debt collector’s breach
A data breach at a US debt collection agency has led to the loss of data of some Comcast and Truist Bank customers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Comcast and Truist Bank customers impacted…
Large scale Google Ads campaign targets utility software
Malicious Google sponsored results disguised as software downloads lead to malware. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Large scale Google Ads campaign targets utility software
iPhone flaw could read your saved passwords out loud. Update now!
Apple has fixed a security issue in iOS (and iPadOS) that could have leaked a user’s passwords through the VoiceOver feature. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: iPhone flaw could read your saved passwords out…
A week in security (September 30 – October 6)
A list of topics we covered in the week of September 30 to October 6 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (September 30 – October 6)
Not Black Mirror: Meta’s smart glasses used to reveal someone’s identity just by looking at them
Smart glasses that use facial recognition can instantly reveal the identity of someone you’re looking at. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Not Black Mirror: Meta’s smart glasses used to reveal someone’s identity just by…
Browser Guard now flags data breaches and better protects personal data
Malwarebytes Browser Guard now warns users about recent data breaches, as well as automatically opting users out of tracking cookies. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Browser Guard now flags data breaches and better protects…
Radiology provider exposed tens of thousands of patient files
Medical imaging company I-MED left thousands of patient files exposed through re-used login credentials. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Radiology provider exposed tens of thousands of patient files
Fake Disney+ activation page redirects to pornographic scam
Next time you need to activate a subscription on your TV, watch out for these fake sites scammers are using to trick you and steal your money. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake Disney+…
Android users targeted on Facebook and porn sites, served adware
ThreatDown research uncovered a campaign that spreads a annoying adware for Android devices through several methods This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Android users targeted on Facebook and porn sites, served adware
Facebook and Instagram passwords were stored in plaintext, Meta fined
The Data Protection Commission has fined Meta $101M because 600 million Facebook and Instagram passwords were stored in plaintext. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Facebook and Instagram passwords were stored in plaintext, Meta fined
A week in security (September 23 – September 29)
A list of topics we covered in the week of September 23 to September 29 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (September 23 – September 29)
Millions of Kia vehicles were vulnerable to remote attacks with just a license plate number
Researchers found a method to remotely take over any Kia with only the license plate number as a starting point. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Millions of Kia vehicles were vulnerable to remote attacks…
Privacy watchdog files complaint over Firefox quietly enabling its Privacy Preserving Attribution
Mozilla has introduced a feature called Privacy Preserving Attribution and turned it on by default, much to the chagrin of a privacy watchdog. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Privacy watchdog files complaint over Firefox…
Telegram will hand over user details to law enforcement
Telegram is making changes to make it less attractive for users with criminal intentions, by saying it will share user IPs and phone numbers with authorities. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Telegram will hand…
Don’t share the viral Instagram Meta AI “legal” post
Instagram users are sharing a hoax in enormous numbers in an attempt at preventing Meta from harvesting their posts and photos to train its AI. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Don’t share the viral…
Malwarebytes Personal Data Remover: A new way to help scrub personal data online
Malwarebytes is simplifying your security and privacy with the release of our new Personal Data Remover. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malwarebytes Personal Data Remover: A new way to help scrub personal data online
Romance scams costlier than ever: 10 percent of victims lose $10,000 or more
A Malwarebytes survey has found 66 percent of people were targeted by a romance scam, with 10 percent of victims losing $10,000 or more. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Romance scams costlier than ever:…
100 million+ US citizens have records leaked by background check service
A background check service called MC2 Data has leaked information of over 100 million US citizens in an unprotected online database. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 100 million+ US citizens have records leaked by…
San Francisco’s fight against deepfake porn, with City Attorney David Chiu (Lock and Code S05E20)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu about his team’s fight against deepfake porn. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: San Francisco’s fight against deepfake…
Relationship broken up? Here’s how to separate your online accounts
The internet has made breaking up a lot harder. The Modern Love Digital Breakup Checklist can help you separate locations, accounts, and more. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Relationship broken up? Here’s how to…
SpaceX, CNN, and The White House internal data allegedly published online. Is it real?
A cybercriminal posted free data sets on the infamous BreachForums, but are these actually worth looking at? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: SpaceX, CNN, and The White House internal data allegedly published online. Is…
A week in security (September 16 – September 22)
A list of topics we covered in the week of September 16 to September 22 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (September 16 – September 22)
“Simply staggering” surveillance conducted by social media and streaming services, FTC finds
The FTC published a report about the ways social media and video streaming services collect and use our data This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “Simply staggering” surveillance conducted by social media and streaming services,…
Tor anonymity compromised by law enforcement. Is it still safe to use?
German law enforcement agencies have managed to de-anonymize Tor users after putting surveillance on Tor servers for months. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Tor anonymity compromised by law enforcement. Is it still safe to…
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Walmart customers scammed via fake shopping lists, threatened with arrest
Scammers are creating fake Walmart virtual shopping lists that look like a contact page for customer service. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Walmart customers scammed via fake shopping lists, threatened with arrest
Snapchat wants to put your AI-generated face in its ads
Snapchat reserves the right to use your selfies to add a personal touch, as in your face, to its advertisements. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Snapchat wants to put your AI-generated face in its…
iOS 18 is out. Here are the new privacy and security features
Apple has released iOS 18. We discuss the new privacy and security related features like the very handy Passwords app. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: iOS 18 is out. Here are the new privacy…
23andMe to pay $30 million in settlement over 2023 data breach
Genetic testing company 23andMe will pay $30 million over a 2023 data breach which ended in millions of customers having data exposed. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: 23andMe to pay $30 million in settlement…
A week in security (September 9 – September 15)
A list of topics we covered in the week of September 9 to September 15 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (September 9 – September 15)
Ford seeks patent for conversation-based advertising
Car manufacturer Ford Motor Company has filed a patent application for an in-vehicle advertisement presentation system based on information derived from… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Ford seeks patent for conversation-based advertising
Scammers advertise fake AppleCare+ service via GitHub repos
Beware before calling Apple for assistance as scammers are creating malicious ads and fake pages to lure you in. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Scammers advertise fake AppleCare+ service via GitHub repos
PartnerLeak scam site promises victims full access to “cheating” partner’s stolen data
We dug into PartnerLeak, the site behind the “your partner is cheating on you” emails, including how and where the scammers get their information. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: PartnerLeak scam site promises victims…
Facebook scrapes photos of kids from Australian user profiles to train its AI
Meta has admitted to scraping Australian Facebook user’s public photos, posts and other data to train its AI models, including those of kids on adult profiles. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Facebook scrapes photos…
Payment provider data breach exposes credit card information of 1.7 million customers
Payment gateway provider Slim CD has notified 1.7 million users that their credit card information may have been leaked. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Payment provider data breach exposes credit card information of 1.7…
Your partner “is cheating on you” scam asks you to pay to see proof
Scammers are now throwing in the name of the partner of the targeted victim, telling them that their partner is cheating on them. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Your partner “is cheating on you”…
What the arrest of Telegram’s CEO means, with Eva Galperin (Lock and Code S05E19)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Eva Galperin about the arrest of Telegram’s CEO and how it impacts security and privacy. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: What the arrest…
A week in security (September 2 – September 8)
A list of topics we covered in the week of September 2 to September 8 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (September 2 – September 8)
Planned Parenthood partly offline after ransomware attack
Intermountain Planned Parenthood of Montana suffered a cyberattack which has been claimed by a ransomware group This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Planned Parenthood partly offline after ransomware attack
Lowe’s employees phished via Google ads
Criminals are impersonating MyLowesLife, Lowes’ HR portal for current and former employees. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Lowe’s employees phished via Google ads
“Hello pervert” sextortion scam includes new threat of Pegasus—and a picture of your home
” Hello pervert” sextortion mails keep adding new features to their email to increase credibility and urge victims to pay This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “Hello pervert” sextortion scam includes new threat of Pegasus—and…
How to avoid election related scams
With the elections at full throttle we are seeing several types of scams resurfacing and undoubtedly more will come This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: How to avoid election related scams
London’s city transport hit by cybersecurity incident
Transport for London (TfL) is apparently fighting a cybersecurity incident but is rather sparing in providing details This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: London’s city transport hit by cybersecurity incident
City of Columbus tries to silence security researcher
The City of Columbus filed a lawsuit against a researcher for trying to inform the public about the nature data stolen by a ransomware group This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: City of Columbus tries…
A week in security (August 26 – September 1)
A list of topics we covered in the week of August 26 to September 1 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (August 26 – September 1)
Iranian cybercriminals are targeting WhatsApp users in spear phishing campaign
Iranian spies posing as technical support agents contacted targeted individuals in Israel, Palestine, Iran, the UK, and the US on WhatsApp This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Iranian cybercriminals are targeting WhatsApp users in spear…
Fake Canva home page leads to browser lock
A Google search ad for Canva is highly misleading and walks users into a trap. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake Canva home page leads to browser lock
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov charged with allowing criminal activity
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been arrested in France which raises a lot of questions about the reasons behind the arrest. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov charged with allowing criminal…
CODAC Behavioral Healthcare, US Marshalls are latest ransomware targets
Ransomware gangs love sensitive data from healthcare and support organizations to increase their leverage on the victims This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: CODAC Behavioral Healthcare, US Marshalls are latest ransomware targets
TDECU data breach affects half a million people
The Texas Dow Employees Credit Union (TDECU) has disclosed a data breach of 500,474 people, related to the MOVEit vulnerability. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: TDECU data breach affects half a million people
SMS scammers use toll fees as a lure
Scammers are increasingly using toll fees as a lure in smishing attacks with the aim of grabbing victims’ personal details and credit card information. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: SMS scammers use toll fees…
PSA: These ‘Microsoft Support’ ploys may just fool you
We came a cross a clever abuse of Google and Microsoft’s services that fooled us for a minute. See if you could have spotted it. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: PSA: These ‘Microsoft Support’…
Move over malware: Why one teen is more worried about AI (re-air) (Lock and Code S05E18)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Nitya Sharma about why AI is a far bigger concern than malware in staying safe. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Move over malware:…
A week in security (August 19 – August 25)
A list of topics we covered in the week of August 19 to August 25 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (August 19 – August 25)
Fake funeral “live stream” scams target grieving users on Facebook
Facebook scammers are posting links to fake funeral live streams to get victims to sign up for paid services or steeal credit card details This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fake funeral “live stream” scams…
Hundreds of online stores hacked in new campaign
Whenever you shop online and enter your payment details, you could be at risk of being a victim of fraud. Digital… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Hundreds of online stores hacked in new campaign
Google patches actively exploited zero-day in Chrome. Update now!
Google has released an update to Chrome that fixes one zero-day vulnerability and introduces Google Lens for desktop. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google patches actively exploited zero-day in Chrome. Update now!
Fraudulent Slack ad shows malvertiser’s patience and skills
Once again, threat actors seek out Google search ads for top software downloads, but this time they show a lot of patience and bring on evasion tricks. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Fraudulent Slack…
My child had her data stolen—here’s how to protect your kids from identity theft
Getting a notification that your child’s data has been stolen is sadly becoming more commonplace. Here are some things you can do to avoid identity theft. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: My child had…
Man certifies his own (fake) death after hacking into registry system using stolen identity
A man in the US faked his own death by illegally accessing the Hawaii Death Registry System to avoid paying child support This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Man certifies his own (fake) death after…
National Public Data leaked passwords online
The National Public Data breach includes the Social Security Numbers of many US citizens. Find out about yours. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: National Public Data leaked passwords online
Toyota confirms customer and employee data stolen, says breach at third party to blame
Car manufacturer Toyota has acknowledged a breach after stolen data was given away on an underground forum. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Toyota confirms customer and employee data stolen, says breach at third party…
Why you need to know about ransomware
A home ransomware campaign sprung up amidst an increase in attacks against businesses, making the threat a must-know facet of cybersecurity. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Why you need to know about ransomware
“We will hold them accountable”: General Motors sued for selling customer driving data to third parties
The Texas Attorney General is suing GM for selling driving data to third parties where they would end up in the hands of insurance companies. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: “We will hold them…
Hacked GPS tracker reveals location data of customers
A stalkerware researcher has found that Trackimo and its Tracki GPS tracker have some underlying major security flaws exposing location data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Hacked GPS tracker reveals location data of customers
Millennials’ sense of privacy uniquely tested in romantic relationships
Millennials, equipped with a strong sense of privacy in relationships, are still sharing their online accounts at similar rates of Gen Z. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Millennials’ sense of privacy uniquely tested in…
A week in security (August 12 – August 18)
A list of topics we covered in the week of August 12 to August 18 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (August 12 – August 18)
Dozens of Google products targeted by scammers via malicious search ads
In a clever scheme designed to abuse Google in more than one way, scammers are redirecting users to browser locks. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Dozens of Google products targeted by scammers via malicious…
Microsoft patches bug that could have allowed an attacker to revert your computer back to an older, vulnerable version
A researcher used two Windows vulnerabilities to perform downgrade attacks. These flaws have now been patched by Microsoft This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Microsoft patches bug that could have allowed an attacker to revert…
X accused of unlawfully using personal data of 60 million+ users to train its AI
Privacy watchdog NOYB has filed complaints against X for using social media data to train its AI chatbot Grok. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: X accused of unlawfully using personal data of 60 million+…
We’re making it easier for you to protect your identity
Announcing our new identity module for Malwarebytes. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: We’re making it easier for you to protect your identity
Malwarebytes awarded Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval
Malwarebytes has been awarded the Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval for product excellence. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malwarebytes awarded Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval
Data theft forum admins busted after flashing their cash in a life of luxury
Alleged WWH Club admins have been charged with cyberfraud in the US after they gained attention by spending large amounts of money. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Data theft forum admins busted after flashing…
AI girlfriends want to know all about you. So might ChatGPT (Lock and Code S05E17)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Zoë MacDonald about how to protect your privacy when using ChatGPT and other tools. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: AI girlfriends want to…
Google Manifest V3 and Malwarebytes Browser Guard
We wanted to update you on some changes that Google’s making, and what we’re doing in Browser Guard to keep you protected. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Google Manifest V3 and Malwarebytes Browser Guard
A week in security (August 5 – August 11)
A list of topics we covered in the week of August 5 to August 11 of 2024 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (August 5 – August 11)
Security company ADT announces security breach of customer data
Home surveillance provider ADT just announced they suffered a data breach and cybercriminals are already leaking the data This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Security company ADT announces security breach of customer data
Stolen data from scraping service National Public Data leaked online
Cybercriminals have leaked records from National Public Data, a data scraping service that provides background checks. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Stolen data from scraping service National Public Data leaked online
Android vulnerability used in targeted attacks patched by Google
Google has issued security updates for 46 vulnerabilities, including a patch for a remote code execution flaw which has been used in limited targeted attacks. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Android vulnerability used in…
Men report more pressure and threats to share location and accounts with partners, research shows
Men face more pressure—and threats—from significant others to grant access to their personal devices, online accounts, and locations. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Men report more pressure and threats to share location and accounts…
Magniber ransomware targets home users
Home users are being targeted by a ransomware called Magniber which locks up files and demands money for the key. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Magniber ransomware targets home users