This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Mallory Knodel about whether AI assistants are compatible with encrypted messaging apps.
Month: January 2025
iMessage text gets recipient to disable phishing protection so they can be phished
Smishing messages that come with instructions to bypass iMessage’s protection against links are on the rise
A week in security (January 6 – January 12)
A list of topics we covered in the week of January 6 to January 12 of 2025
BayMark Health Services sends breach notifications after ransomware attack
BayMark Health Services, Inc. notified an unknown number of patients that attackers stole their personal and health information.
Google Chrome AI extensions deliver info-stealing malware in broad attack
At least 36 Google Chrome extensions for AI and VPN tools have begun delivering info-stealing malware in a widespread attack.
Massive breach at location data seller: “Millions” of users affected
Data broker Gravy Analytics that collects location data and sells it to the US government has been breached.
GroupGreeting e-card site attacked in “zqxq” campaign
This article was researched and written by Stefan Dasic, manager, research and response for ThreatDown, powered by Malwarebytes Malwarebytes recently uncovered…
US Cyber Trust Mark logo for smart devices is coming
The White House has launched the Cyber Trust Mark to assist consumers in their quest to buy cybersecure internet connected devices.
AI-supported spear phishing fools more than 50% of targets
AI-supported spear phishing emails tricked 54% of users in a controlled study that compared AI and human cybercriminal success rates.
Dental group lied through teeth about data breach, fined $350,000
US firm Westend Dental was found in violation of several HIPAA rules after denying a data breach associated with ransomware.