It’s Data Privacy Week so here are 10 tips from our VP of Consumer Privacy, Oren Arar, about how to stay private online.
Month: January 2024
Ring curtails law enforcement’s access to footage
US law enforcement will no longer be able to request footage produced by Ring devices, unless it’s an emergency.
Malicious ads for restricted messaging applications target Chinese users
Chinese speaking users looking for Telegram, or LINE are being targeted with malicious ads. Instead of downloading the legitimate application, they install malware.
Malwarebytes wins every MRG Effitas award for 2 years in a row
ThreatDown has earned 37/37 awards over nine consecutive quarters.
AI likely to boost ransomware, warns government body
The NCSC issued a report that warns about the growth and impact of malware, especially ransomware, due to the availability of AI.
Patch now! Fortra GoAnywhere MFT vulnerability exploit available
A new vulnerability in Fortra GoAnywhere MFT now has exploit code available that allows an attacker to create a new admin user.
2024 State of Ransomware in Education: 92% spike in K-12 attacks
2023 was the worst ransomware year on record for Education.
How to lock out your ex-partner from your smart home
Your smart devices may reveal information about you or your location to an ex-partner. Here’s how to lock them out.
Update now! Apple releases patch for zero-day vulnerability
Apple has released new security updates for several products including a patch for a zero-day vulnerability which may have been exploited.
“The mother of all breaches”: 26 billion records found online [Updated]
Security researchers have discovered billions of exposed records online, calling it the “mother of all breaches”. Check what data of yours has been exposed online with our free tool.