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June 24, 2019

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 dive into AI, jammed along to Radiohead, and looked at the lessons learned from Chernobyl in relation to critical infrastructure. We also explored a new Steam phish attack, and pulled apart a Mac cryptominer. Other cybersecurity news Florida City falls to ransomware: Riviera Beach City … [Read more...]

Filed Under: a week in security, Android, IoT, Malware, phishing, round up, twitter
June 17, 2019

A week in security (June 10 – 16)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we revealed to readers the mindset of security pros as to why they lack confidence in their ability to prevent their organizations getting breached. We also reported on Maine Governor Janet Mills implementing the state’s own privacy protections, how Apple can better protect its users’ privacy, the continuous trending of the MegaCortex ransomware, how cyberbullies … [Read more...]

Filed Under: a week in security, ACLU, ad blockers, adware, AI, American Civil Liberties Union, APT, artificial intelligence, breach, CBP, Customs and Border Protection, cyberbullying, disinformation campaign, fishwrap, Google Calendar notification abuse, healthcare security, Maine, MuddyWaters, privacy, PUPs, push notifications, sextortion, trolling, twitter list abuse, VLC
June 10, 2019

A week in security (June 3 – 9)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we rounded up some leaks and breaches, reported about Magecart skimmers found on Amazon CloudFront CDN, proudly announced we were awarded as Best Cybersecurity Vendor Blog at the annual EU Security Blogger Awards, discussed how Maine inches closer to shutting down ISP pay-for-privacy schemes, asked where our options to disable hyperlink auditing had gone, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: a week in security, botnet, browsers, china, cryptomining, data leaks, facial recognition, fbi, FTC, Microsoft, vulnerability, web browsers
June 3, 2019

A week in security (May 27 – June 2)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we took readers through a deep dive—way down the rabbit hole—into the novel malware called “Hidden Bee.” We also looked at the potential impact of a government agency’s privacy framework, and delivered to readers everything they needed to know about ATM attacks and fraud. Lastly, amidst continuing news about the City of Baltimore suffering a ransomware attack, we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: a week in security, amazon, atm attacks, atm fraud, baltimore, chrome, City of Baltimore, Department of Justice, Doom, Federal Trade Commission, G Suite, gandcrab, gandcrab ransomware, gmail, Google, Google Chrome, hidden bee, Justice Department, NIST, privacy framework, protonmail, ransomware, Week in security, youtube
April 22, 2019

A week in security (April 15 – 21)

Last week, Malwarebytes Labs revealed multiple giveaway online scam campaigns banking on the popularity (and generosity) of Ellen DeGeneres, weighed in on the hack that compromised legacy Microsoft email service accounts like Hotmail and MSN, explained what “like-farming” means and how to spot it on social media, and spotlighted on uncharacteristic executable file formats one of our researchers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: a week in security, Cyber Resilience, Ellen DeGeneres, fake Airbnb sites, Flame 2.0, IE vulnerability, like-farming, notre dame disinformation, Security world, VPN flaw, Week in security
January 7, 2019

A week in security (December 31, 2018 – January 6, 2019)

Last week on Labs, we looked back at 2018 as the year of data breaches, homed in on pre-installed malware on mobile devices, and profiled a malicious duo, Vidar and GandCrab. Other cybersecurity news 2019’s first data breach: It took less than 24 hours. An unauthorized third-party downloaded 30,000 details of Australian public servants in Victoria. It was believed that a government employee … [Read more...]

Filed Under: a week in security, adobe, adobe acrobat, adobe vulnerabilities, Apple, blur, blur breach, cyber culture, Dark Overload, gandcrab, leak, mobile malware, MobSTSPY, phishing, reader, recap, scams, Security world, tdo, the dark overlord, twitter, Vidar, Week in security, weekly blog roundup, year of breaches
November 19, 2018

A week in security (November 12 – 18)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we found out that TrickBot became a top business threat, so we took a deeper look at what’s new with it. With Christmas just around the corner, the Secret Sister scam returned. We also touched on the security and privacy (or lack thereof) in smart jewelry, air traffic control compromise, and what security concerns to take note of when automating your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: a week in security, air traffic control, business automation, christmas threats, cryptocurrency scams, hijack, recap, secret sister scam, Security world, smart jewelry privacy, smart jewelry security, trickbot, Week in security, weekly blog roundup
October 22, 2018

A week in security (October 15 – 21)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we went over how to build your own motion-activated security camera, wondered whether FIDO is the future instrument to replace passwords and usernames, informed you about information operations on Twitter, and released our Q3 Malwarebytes Labs Cybercrime Tactics and Techniques Report (CTNT). Other cybersecurity news: Pentagon data breach puts personal details of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: a week in security, CTNT report, facebook, fido, grandcrab, greyenergy, oceansalt, pentagon, security cameras, Security world, twitter, Week in security
September 17, 2018

A week in security (September 10 – 16)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we assessed the security of a portable router, identified ways to waste a scammer’s time, named the many faces of omnichannel fraud, questioned the security of 2FAs, profiled a massive tech support scam operation, and exposed a new HMRC phishing campaign. Other cybersecurity news: Trend Micro addressed the burning questions related to their Mac App store apps … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2fa, a week in security, Android, android browser, banking Trojan, banking Trojans, botnets, hmrc phish, Microsoft, omnichannel fraud, phishing, portable router, project verify, ram nit, Ramnit Trojan, ransomware, recap, recon malware, scammer, security of portable router, Security world, tech support scam, tech support scams, tor, trojan, two-factor authentication, Week in security, weekly blog roundup
September 10, 2018

A week in security (September 3 – 9)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we looked at spyware going mainstream, how the popular game Fortnite sparks security concerns for Android users, and how certain Mac App Store apps are stealing user data. Other cybersecurity news: Microsoft announced Windows 7 Extended Security Updates in a blog post titled “Helping customers shift to a modern desktop.” (Source: Microsoft) “Five … [Read more...]

Filed Under: a week in security, Android, Brighton Police, fake, Fire Eye, five eyes, fortnite, Mac App Store, mastercard, Mega.nz, protonmail, security cameras, Security world, spyware, Talos, TechCrunch, tesla, WannaCry, Week in security
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