SUBSCRIBE rss Malwarebytes Labs – The Security Blog From Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Labs AI No thanks: Google lets its Gemini AI access your apps, including messages July 8, 2025 – Google says its Gemini AI will soon be able to access your messages, WhatsApp, and utilities on your phone. But we're struggling to see that as a good thing. News Ransomware negotiator investigated over criminal gang kickbacks Exploits and vulnerabilities Gamers hacked playing Call of Duty: WWII—PC version temporarily taken offline Awareness Free certificates for IP addresses: security problem or solution? News Catwatchful “child monitoring” app exposes victims’ data Threat Intelligence Threat Intelligence Stay up to date with the latest research and threat intelligence reports. READ MORE BUSINESS BLOG Business Discover the tools, insights, and advice you need to protect your organization. EXPLORE PERSONAL BLOG Personal Get the security news and tips to help you and your family stay safe. EXPLORE PODCAST Podcast Our bi-weekly podcast of the latest security headlines and in-depth interviews with guests VIEW EPISODES No thanks: Google lets its Gemini AI access your apps, including messages Pieter Arntz July 8, 2025 0 Comments Google says its Gemini AI will soon be able to access your messages, WhatsApp, and utilities on your phone. But we're struggling to see that as a good thing. Ransomware negotiator investigated over criminal gang kickbacks Danny Bradbury July 8, 2025 0 Comments If someone is going to negotiate with criminals for you, that person should at least be on your side. Free certificates for IP addresses: security problem or solution? Pieter Arntz July 7, 2025 0 Comments Let's Encrypt has started rolling out certificates for IP addresses. Although it's a security solution it also offers cybercriminals opportunities. Gamers hacked playing Call of Duty: WWII—PC version temporarily taken offline Pieter Arntz July 7, 2025 0 Comments The Call of Duty team confirmed that the PC edition of WWII has been taken offline following "reports of an issue." A week in security (June 30 – July 6) Malwarebytes Labs July 7, 2025 0 Comments A list of topics we covered in the week of June 30 to July 6 of 2025 Drug cartel hacked cameras and phones to spy on FBI and identify witnesses Danny Bradbury July 3, 2025 0 Comments The “El Chapo” Mexican drug cartel snooped on FBI personnel through hacked cameras, and listened in on their phone calls to… Catwatchful “child monitoring” app exposes victims’ data Pieter Arntz July 3, 2025 0 Comments Stalkerware app Catwatchful has been leaking customer and victim information. It is one in a long line of such apps to do this. Microsoft, PayPal, DocuSign, and Geek Squad faked in callback phishing scams Malwarebytes Labs July 3, 2025 0 Comments Callback phishing scam emails are masquerading as messages from popular brands used for everyday tasks that put small businesses at risk. Qantas: Breach affects 6 million people, “significant” amount of data likely taken Pieter Arntz July 2, 2025 0 Comments Australian airline Qantas has confirmed a data breach at a third party provider that affects six million customers. 1 2 3 … 561 Next Contributors Threat Center Podcast Glossary Scams