A Pennsylvania woman reportedly sent doctored photos and videos of her daughter’s cheerleader rivals to their coaches, in an attempt to…
Month: March 2021
HelloKitty: When Cyberpunk met cy-purr-crime
On February 9, after discovering a compromise, CD Projekt Red (CDPR) announced to its 1+ million followers on Twitter that it…
FBI warns of increase in PYSA ransomware attacks targeting education
On March 16, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a “Flash” alert on PYSA ransomware after an uptick on attacks…
Teen behind 2020 Twitter hack pleads guilty
The so-called “mastermind” behind the 2020 Twitter hack that compromised the accounts of several celebrities and public figures—including President Barack Obama,…
Apple shines and buffs Mac security—Is it enough to stop today’s malware?
There’s a lot going on in the Mac security world lately. Over the last few months, Apple has ramped up security…
ProxyLogon PoCs trigger a game of whack-a-mole
As we reported recently, the use of the Microsoft Exchange Server ProxyLogon vulnerabilities has gone from “limited and targeted attacks” to…
Careers in cybersecurity: Malwarebytes talks to teachers and students
Every year, I take part in talks for universities and schools. The theme is often breaking into infosec. I give advice…
The Malwarebytes 2021 State of Malware report: Lock and Code S02E04
This week on Lock and Code, we discuss the top security headlines generated right here on Labs. In addition, we tune…
Royal Mail scam says your parcel is waiting for delivery
Expecting a delivery? Watch out for phishing attempts warning of held packages and bogus shipping fees. This Royal Mail delivery scam…
How your iPhone could tell you if you’re being stalked
The latest iOS beta suggests that Apple’s next big update will include an iPhone feature that warns users about hidden, physical…