We have discovered, yet again, another phone model with pre-installed malware provided from the Lifeline Assistance program via Assurance Wireless by…
Tag: Mobile
A week in security (March 2 – 8)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we fired up part 1 of our series on child identity theft, asked how well law…
Bring your own privacy: VPNs for consumers and orgs
VPNs (virtual private networks) have been popular for quite some time now, and they’re worth a huge amount of money for…
United States government-funded phones come pre-installed with unremovable malware
UPDATE: July 31, 2020 Months after publishing this first investigation into government-funded mobile phones, we were contacted by a concerned user…
The little-known ways mobile device sensors can be exploited by cybercriminals
The bevy of mobile device sensors in modern smartphones and tablets make them more akin to pocket-sized laboratories and media studios…
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…
A week in security (September 9 – 15)
Last week on the Labs blog, we looked at free VPN offerings, how malware can hinder vital emergency services, and explored…
Cellular networks under fire from Soft Cell attacks
We place a lot of trust in our mobile experience, given they’re one of the most constant companions we have. Huge…
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,…
WhatsApp fix goes live after targeted attack on human rights lawyer
If you use WhatsApp, you’ll want to update both app and device as soon as possible due to a freshly-discovered exploit….