A newly created inetpub folder turns out to be part of a Microsoft update against a vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-21204
Month: April 2025
Malwarebytes named “Best Antivirus Software” and “Best Malware Removal Service”
Malwarebytes has been rewarded with prestigious accolades by two renowned publications, PCMag and CNET.
A week in security (April 7 – April 13)
A list of topics we covered in the week of April 7 to April 13 of 2025
The Pall Mall Pact and why it matters
The US indicated they will sign the Pall Mall Pact, an international treaty to regulate commercial spyware and surveillance tools.
Child predators are lurking on dating apps, warns report
A report from Edinburgh University warns that child abusers are using dating apps to find single parents with vulnerable children.
Your 23andMe genetic data could be bought by China, senator warns
US senator Cassidy is afraid that Chinese companies will jump at the opportunity to buy the genetic data of 15 million 23andMe customers.
WhatsApp for Windows vulnerable to attacks. Update now!
If you use WhatsApp for Windows, you’ll want to make sure you’re on the latest version.
Man accused of using keylogger to spy on colleagues, log in to their personal accounts and watch them at home
A recent case of alleged cyber-voyeurism shows how important it is to secure your computer against unwanted eavesdroppers using malware.
72% of people are worried their data is being misused by the government, and that’s not all…
Our privacy is most at risk from companies, governments, and AI models, according to a new public survey from Malwarebytes.
Tax deadline threat: QuickBooks phishing scam exploits Google Ads
Beware of deceptive Google Ads targeting QuickBooks and always confirm the website URL before logging in, as fake sites can bypass even 2FA.