For years, an annual, must-pass federal spending bill has served as a vehicle for minor or contentious provisions that might otherwise…
Month: January 2020
A week in security (January 6 – 12)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we told readers how to check the safety of websites and their related files, explored the…
Threat spotlight: Phobos ransomware lives up to its name
Ransomware has struck dead on organizations since it became a mainstream tool in cybercriminals’ belts years ago. From massive WannaCry outbreaks…
United States government-funded phones come pre-installed with unremovable malware
UPDATE: July 31, 2020 Months after publishing this first investigation into government-funded mobile phones, we were contacted by a concerned user…
6 ways hackers are targeting retail businesses
Retail hacking is no new phenomenon, although it has increased in frequency over the last few years. In fact, retailers experienced…
Dubious downloads: How to check if a website and its files are malicious
A significant amount of malware infections and potentially unwanted program (PUP) irritants are the result of downloads from unreliable sources. There…
Billion-dollar search engine industry attracts vultures, shady advertisers, and cybercriminals
Search engines make money by showing users sponsored advertisements—a lot of money. This attracts attention, competition, and plenty who want a…
A week in security (December 30 – January 5)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we took a dive into edge computing, looked at new web skimmer techniques, and rolled our…
How not to buy drugs on the Internet
Disclaimer: This post is satirical in nature and meant to educate on the proliferation of scams, misinformation, and traps set up…