SUBSCRIBE rss Malwarebytes Labs – The Security Blog From Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Labs Cybercrime The great Google Ads heist: criminals ransack advertiser accounts via fake Google ads January 15, 2025 – An ongoing malvertising campaign steals Google advertiser accounts via fraudulent ads for Google Ads itself. Uncategorized The new rules for AI and encrypted messaging, with Mallory Knodel (Lock and Code S06E01) Apple iMessage text gets recipient to disable phishing protection so they can be phished News Massive breach at location data seller: “Millions” of users affected News Insurance company accused of using secret software to illegally collect and sell location data on millions of Americans 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 The great Google Ads heist: criminals ransack advertiser accounts via fake Google ads Jérôme Segura January 15, 2025 0 Comments An ongoing malvertising campaign steals Google advertiser accounts via fraudulent ads for Google Ads itself. Insurance company accused of using secret software to illegally collect and sell location data on millions of Americans Pieter Arntz January 14, 2025 0 Comments An insurance company is accused of unlawfully collecting, using, and selling location data from millions of people's cell phones. The new rules for AI and encrypted messaging, with Mallory Knodel (Lock and Code S06E01) David Ruiz January 13, 2025 0 Comments This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Mallory Knodel about whether AI assistants are compatible with encrypted messaging apps. iMessage text gets recipient to disable phishing protection so they can be phished Pieter Arntz January 13, 2025 0 Comments Smishing messages that come with instructions to bypass iMessage's protection against links are on the rise A week in security (January 6 – January 12) Malwarebytes Labs January 13, 2025 0 Comments A list of topics we covered in the week of January 6 to January 12 of 2025 BayMark Health Services sends breach notifications after ransomware attack Pieter Arntz January 10, 2025 0 Comments BayMark Health Services, Inc. notified an unknown number of patients that attackers stole their personal and health information. Google Chrome AI extensions deliver info-stealing malware in broad attack David Ruiz January 9, 2025 0 Comments At least 36 Google Chrome extensions for AI and VPN tools have begun delivering info-stealing malware in a widespread attack. Massive breach at location data seller: “Millions” of users affected Pieter Arntz January 9, 2025 0 Comments Data broker Gravy Analytics that collects location data and sells it to the US government has been breached. GroupGreeting e-card site attacked in “zqxq” campaign Malwarebytes Labs January 9, 2025 0 Comments This article was researched and written by Stefan Dasic, manager, research and response for ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes Malwarebytes recently uncovered… 1 2 3 … 536 Next Contributors Threat Center Podcast Glossary Scams