The audio-chat app Clubhouse is the latest rage in the social media landscape. What makes it so popular and, now it’s…
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Nude photo theft offers lessons in selfie security
Two former college graduates are in a lot of trouble after breaking into other students’ accounts and stealing sensitive personal data….
Would real identities make social media safer?
“Use real identities to reduce abuse online” is a talking point you’ve almost certainly seen down the years. It also seems…
Black Friday 2020: How to shop safely online
Black Friday 2020 promises to be somewhat different from years gone by thanks to COVID-19. The annual surge of in-store chaos…
FIFA 21 game scams: watch out for unsporting conduct
Despite COVID-19, soccer season is slowly ebbing its way back into daily life around the world. It’s also sneaking back onto…
TikTok is being discouraged and the app may be banned
In recent news retail giant Amazon sent a memo to employees telling them to delete the popular social media app TikTok…
A week in security (July 6 – 12)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we took an in-depth look at card skimmers targeting ASP sites, we released another episode 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…
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 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…