Recently we became aware of new domains used by an old malware campaign known as ‘fake jquery’, previously documented by web…
Tag: Android
A week in security (June 17 – 23)
Last week on the Malwarebytes Labs blog, we took a look at the growing pains of smart cities, took a deep…
Mobile stalkerware: a long history of detection
Recently, we have received an alarming question from many Malwarebytes users, asking, “Do you detect stalkerware?” The answer is an overwhelming,…
A week in security (May 13 – 19)
Last week, Malwarebytes Labs reviewed active and unique exploit kits targeting consumers and businesses alike, reported about a flaw in WhatsApp…
Awakening the beast: BatMobi adware
On February 12, a patron of the Malwarebytes Forum alerted us of an issue with ad redirects that seemed to come…
A week in security (February 18 – 24)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we explored the world of crack hunting, gave you a 101 on the world of bots…
Browser push notifications: a feature asking to be abused
“I’m seeing a lot of ads popping up in the corner of my screen, and the Malwarebytes scan does not show…
A week in security (January 7 – 13)
Last week on the Malwarebytes Labs blog, we took a look at the Ryuk ransomware attack causing trouble over the holidays,…
The new landscape of pre-installed mobile malware: malicious code within
Here’s a scary thought: Mobile devices may soon come with pre-installed malware on required system apps. While it might sound like…
Yes, Chromebooks can and do get infected
As a Mac malware specialist, I’ve seen more than my share of folks saying “Macs don’t get viruses” over the years….