According to a joint security advisory published yesterday by US and UK cybersecurity and law enforcement agencies, a new malware called…
Month: February 2022
Hive ransomware: Researchers figure out a method to decrypt files
Files encrypted by ransomware can’t be recovered without obtaining the decryption key, if the encryption has been done properly. But that…
Xenomorph banking Trojan downloaded over 50,000 times from Play Store
Besides the name of the creature that “stars” in the Alien movies by 20thCentury Fox, Xenomorph is also the name given…
“Ethnicity recognition” tool listed on surveillance camera app store built by fridge-maker’s video analytics startup
The bizarre promotional videopromises “Face analysis based on best of breed Artificial Intelligence algorithms for Business Intelligence and Digital Signage applications.”…
Facebook sued for siphoning facial recognition data without consent
Ken Paxton, the Attorney General of Texas, recently filed a lawsuit against Facebook’s parent company, Meta, for harvesting the facial recognition…
A week in security (February 14 – February 20)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: And don’t forget to listen to our recent podcast about the world’s most coveted spyware, Pegasus….
CISA offers guidance on dealing with information manipulation
Malicious actors use influence operations, like spreading false information, to shape public opinion, undermine trust, amplify division, and create dissension. In…
US senators introduce the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)
US Senators Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee have introduced the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), legislation that…
Firefox and Chrome reaching major versions 100 may break some websites
Mozilla has issued a warningabout the upcoming versions 100 for both Chrome and Firefox. The change in the version number from…
Roblox Beamers steal items from kids
Roblox gamers are once again being warned to be on their guard against scammers plundering valuable digital items. Most multiplayer titles…