The last few weeks have seen multiple instances of problematic bots appearing in Discord channels. They bring tidings of gifts, but…
Month: April 2020
New AgentTesla variant steals WiFi credentials
AgentTesla is a .Net-based infostealer that has the capability to steal data from different applications on victim machines, such as browsers,…
Mass surveillance alone will not save us from coronavirus
As the pattern-shattering truth of our new lives drains heavy—as coronavirus rends routines, raids our wellbeing, and whiplashes us between anxiety…
Keep Zoombombing cybercriminals from dropping a load on your meetings
While shelter in place has left many companies struggling to stay in business during the COVID-19 epidemic, one company in particular…
Lock and Code S1Ep4: coronavirus and responding to computer viruses with Akshay Bhargava
This week on Lock and Code, we discuss the top security headlines generated right here on Labs and around the Internet….
APTs and COVID-19: How advanced persistent threats use the coronavirus as a lure
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has become a global pandemic, and this is a golden time for attackers to take advantage of our…
Online credit card skimming increased by 26 percent in March
Crisis events such as the current COVID-19 pandemic often lead to a change in habits that captures the attention of cybercriminals….
Cybersecurity labeling scheme introduced to help users choose safe IoT devices
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term used to describe a wide variety of devices that are connected to the…
Copycat criminals abuse Malwarebytes brand in malvertising campaign
While exploit kit activity has been fairly quiet for some time now, we recently discovered a threat actor creating a copycat—fake—Malwarebytes…
A week in security (March 30 – April 5)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we offered readers tips for safe online shopping now that cybercriminals are ramping up Internet-based attacks,…