I suppose we all get our share of spam. Some more than others. But how do we differentiate between simple commercial…
Month: June 2018
A week in security (June 11 – June 17)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we discussed how to protect the online privacy of children, we gave you a spring 2018…
UK law enforcement: an uphill struggle to fight hackers
About 16 years ago in the UK, I walked into a local police station to report a computer crime, because walking…
VPNFilter malware still making waves
Last month, a piece of malware called VPNFilter caused chaos for owners of MikroTik, Lynksys, TP-Link, and Netgear equipment. Roughly 500,000 devices…
Internet Safety Month: How to protect your child’s privacy online
June marks the beginning of summer. It is also National Internet Safety Month. This is the perfect time to remind vacationers…
Exploit kits: Spring 2018 review
Since our last report on exploit kits, there have been some new developments with the wider adoption of the February Flash…
A week in security (June 4 – June 10)
Last week on Labs, we took a look at hidden mobile ads, the perils of social media spam, and how to…
Tips for safe summer travels: your cybersecurity checklist
Summer is just around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere, and with it comes vacation plans for many. Those looking to…
Malware analysis: decoding Emotet, part 2
In part two of our series on decoding Emotet, (you can catch up on part 1 here), we’ll cover analysis of…
PSA: Users with landlines are more vulnerable to scams
It’s time to have “the talk” with your parents, relatives, and loved ones. Anyone still using a landline must be warned:…