Metadata, which gives background information on pieces of data, is typically hidden. It becomes a problem when accidentally revealed. Often tied…
Month: January 2021
The story of ZeroLogon
This is the story of a vulnerability that was brought about by the incorrect use of an encryption technique. After it…
Malwarebytes targeted by Nation State Actor implicated in SolarWinds breach. Evidence suggests abuse of privileged access to Microsoft Office 365 and Azure environments
A nation state attack leveraging software from SolarWinds has caused a ripple effect throughout the security industry, impacting multiple organizations. We…
What’s up with WhatsApp’s privacy policy?
WhatsApp has been in the news recently after changes to its privacy policy caused a surge of interest in rival messaging…
A week in security (January 11 – January 17)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we looked at IoT problems, Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday, and how cybercriminals want access to your cloud…
MSPs, have you picked the right PSA for you yet?
Not long ago, we helped MSPs pick the right remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform for them, and make it an…
How a VPN can protect your online privacy
Have you ever experienced the feeling of relief that comes when you do something silly, but you’re glad you did it…
Ubiquiti breach, and other IoT security problems
Networking equipment manufacturer Ubiquiti sent out an email to warn users about a possible data breach. The email stated there had…
A week in security (January 4 – January 10)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we released survey results about VPN usage and found that 36 percent of our respondents use…
“I have full control of your device”: Sextortion scam rears its ugly head in time for 2021
Malwarebytes recently received a report about a fresh spate of Bitcoin sextortion scam campaigns doing the rounds. Bitcoin sextortion scams tend…