Google has just brought users closer to a passwordless future. In a recent blog post, the tech giant introduced the option to create and…
Month: May 2023
Google adds unwanted tracker detection to Find My Device network
Last week we reported that Google and Apple were looking for input on a draft specification to alert users in the…
New Discord username policy raises user privacy fears
Discord, the Voice over IP (VoIP) and instant message communications tool, is changing how usernames function in a major way soon. Many…
How to spot and avoid a tech support scam
Despite the occasional arrests and FTC fines for tech support scammers (TSS) and their henchmen, there are still plenty of cybercriminals…
Fake system update drops Aurora stealer via Invalid Printer loader
Malvertising seems to be enjoying a renaissance as of late, whether it is from ads on search engine results pages or…
Brightline breach hits at least 964,000 people, US records show
A pediatric behavioral health startup called Brightline informed its customers that their protected health data may have been stolen as part…
The rise of “Franken-ransomware,” with Allan Liska: Lock and Code S04E11
Ransomware is becoming bespoke, and that could mean trouble for businesses and law enforcement investigators. It wasn’t always like this. For…
A week in security (May 1 – 7)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Malwarebytes removes all remnants of ransomware and prevents you from getting reinfected. Want to learn more…
Google and Apple cooperate to address unwanted tracking
Google and Apple have announced that they are looking for input from industry participants and advocacy groups on a draft specification…
Microsoft vs Google spat sees users rolling back security updates to fix browser issues
We like to imagine we’re in total control of our desktop experience, carefully curated to look and work the way we…