Last year, credentials for PayPal, Facebook, and Airbnb were among the top goods on high demand in the dark web, aka…
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A week in security (August 31 – September 6)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we dug into security hubris on the Lock and Code podcast, explored ways in which Apple’s…
Missing person scams: what to watch out for
Social media has a long history of people asking for help or giving advice to other users. One common feature is…
A week in security (June 8 – 14)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we looked into nasty search hijackers that worried a lot of Chrome users; a list of…
When the coronavirus infodemic strikes
Social media sites are stepping up their efforts in the war against misinformation… specifically, the coronavirus/COVID-19 infodemic. There’s a seemingly endless…
The passwordless present: Will biometrics replace passwords forever?
When it comes to securing your sensitive, personally identifiable information against criminals who can engineer countless ways to snatch it from…
How social media platforms mine personal data for profit
It’s almost impossible not to rely on social networks in some way, whether for personal reasons or business. Sites such as…
A week in security (February 3 – 9)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we looked at Washington state’s latest efforts in providing better data privacy rights for their residents,…
A decade in cybersecurity fails: the top breaches, threats, and ‘whoopsies’ of the 2010s
This post was co-authored by Wendy Zamora and Chris Boyd. All opinions expressed belong to your mom. Back in the days…
A week in security (November 4 – November 10)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we announced the launch of Malwarebytes 4.0, tackled data privacy legislation, and explored some of the…