SUBSCRIBE rss Malwarebytes Labs – The Security Blog From Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Labs Android Android users bombarded with unskippable ads May 14, 2025 – The Kaleidoscope ad fraud network uses a combination of legitimate and malicious apps, according to researchers. News Google to pay $1.38 billion over privacy violations News Google Chrome will use AI to block tech support scam websites Cybercrime Cyber criminals impersonate payroll, HR and benefits platforms to steal information and funds Product Tired of Google sponsored ads? So are we! That’s why we’re introducing the option to block them on iOS 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 Google to pay $1.38 billion over privacy violations Danny Bradbury May 14, 2025 0 Comments The state of Texas reached a mammoth financial agreement with Google last week, securing $1.375 billion in payments to settle two lawsuits concerning the use of consumers' data. Android users bombarded with unskippable ads Pieter Arntz May 14, 2025 0 Comments The Kaleidoscope ad fraud network uses a combination of legitimate and malicious apps, according to researchers. A week in security (May 4 – May 10) Malwarebytes Labs May 12, 2025 0 Comments A list of topics we covered in the week of May 4 to May 10 of 2025 Google Chrome will use AI to block tech support scam websites Pieter Arntz May 9, 2025 0 Comments Google announced it will equip Chrome with an AI driven method to detect and block Tech Support Scam websites Cyber criminals impersonate payroll, HR and benefits platforms to steal information and funds Jérôme Segura May 8, 2025 0 Comments As per a recent FBI warning, criminals are phishing users of payroll, and similar platforms to not only steal their credentials but also their funds. Tired of Google sponsored ads? So are we! That’s why we’re introducing the option to block them on iOS Tjitske de Vries May 8, 2025 0 Comments We're rolling out a brand new feature in Malwarebytes for iOS: the ability to block Google sponsored ads directly on Safari. Passwords in the age of AI: We need to find alternatives Pieter Arntz May 8, 2025 0 Comments The age of AI guessing our passwords is upon us, and we need to change the ways we authenticate and use passwords where we have no alternatives. WhatsApp hack: Meta wins payout over NSO Group spyware Danny Bradbury May 8, 2025 0 Comments Meta has won almost $170m in damages from Israel-based NSO Group, maker of the Pegasus spyware. FBI issues warning as scammers target victims of crime Pieter Arntz May 7, 2025 0 Comments The FBI has warned scammers are impersonating the IC3, tricking victims by claiming to be able to recover funds. 1 2 3 … 553 Next Contributors Threat Center Podcast Glossary Scams
