SUBSCRIBE rss Malwarebytes Labs – The Security Blog From Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Labs News CNN, BBC, and CNBC websites impersonated to scam people July 14, 2025 – Cybercriminals are using sponsored ads and fake news websites to lure victims to investment scams. AI Deepfake criminals impersonate Marco Rubio to uncover government secrets AI McDonald’s AI bot spills data on job applicants News Millions of people spied on by malicious browser extensions in Chrome and Edge AI No thanks: Google lets its Gemini AI access your apps, including messages [updated] 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 Is AI “healthy” to use? (Lock and Code S06E14) Malwarebytes Labs July 14, 2025 0 Comments This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Anna Brading and Zach Hinkle about whether using AI is damaging for our health. CNN, BBC, and CNBC websites impersonated to scam people Pieter Arntz July 14, 2025 0 Comments Cybercriminals are using sponsored ads and fake news websites to lure victims to investment scams. A week in security (July 7 – July 13) Malwarebytes Labs July 14, 2025 0 Comments A list of topics we covered in the week of July 7 to July 13 of 2025 Deepfake criminals impersonate Marco Rubio to uncover government secrets Danny Bradbury July 10, 2025 0 Comments Deepfake attacks aren't just for recruitment and banking fraud; they've now reached the highest levels of government. McDonald’s AI bot spills data on job applicants Pieter Arntz July 10, 2025 0 Comments The job applicants' personal information could be accessed by simply guessing a username and using the password “12345.” Millions of people spied on by malicious browser extensions in Chrome and Edge Pieter Arntz July 9, 2025 0 Comments Researchers have discovered a campaign of malicious browser extensions that were available in the official Chrome and Edge web stores. No thanks: Google lets its Gemini AI access your apps, including messages [updated] 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. 1 2 3 … 562 Next Contributors Threat Center Podcast Glossary Scams
