We’re seeing lots of examples of peculiar SMS messages sent to random groups of people. Most of these messages promise free…
Tag: Mobile
Apps removed from Google Play for harvesting user data
Dozens of apps were removed from the Google Play Store after they were found to be harvesting the data of device…
Old Play Store apps served notice by upcoming API level changes
Starting very soon, old and outdated apps on the Google Play Store will no longer be available to download. A major…
Ukraine shuts down disinformation bot farm
Given current world events, there’s an incredible amount of misinformation and disinformation around at the moment. Whether we’re talking 5G, the…
How to share your Wi-Fi password safely
You may not have as many people visiting your home due to the pandemic, but restrictions are a hit-and-miss affair. It’s…
Apple releases emergency update: Patch, but don’t panic
Spyware developed by the company NSO Group is back in the news today after Apple released an emergency fix for iPhones,…
A week in security (August 30 – September 5)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs Other Cybersecurity news Stay safe, everyone!
SMS authentication code includes ad: a very bad idea
SMS authentication codes are back in the news, and the word I’d use to summarise their reappearance is “embattled.” I can…
What is Smishing? The 101 guide
Smishing is a valuable tool in the scammer’s armoury. You’ve likely run into it, even if you didn’t know that is…
Lock and Code S1Ep19: Forecasting IoT cybersecurity with John Donovan and Adam Kujawa
This week on Lock and Code, we offer something special for listeners—a backstage pass to a cybersecurity training that we held…