Ads promised up to $35 an hour to watch videos. Instead, users were funneled into mobile games designed to drive spending and collect data.
Month: January 2026
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, host David Ruiz explains why he’s leaving behind Google Search… and what he’s replacing it with.
A list of topics we covered in the week of January 19 to January 25 of 2026
Spammers are abusing Zendesk to flood inboxes with emails from trusted brands. There’s no phishing or malware—just noise.
LastPass is warning users about phishing emails that pressure users to back up their vaults within 24 hours.
Customer data allegedly stolen during a ransomware attack on sportswear giant Under Armour is now circulating on the dark web.
An attempt to drop two RATs on a system used an uncanny assortment of legitimate Windows tools.
Researchers showed how prompt injection hidden in a calendar invite can bypass privacy controls and turn an AI assistant into a data-leaking accomplice.
A fake ad blocker crashes your browser, then uses ClickFix tricks to make you run the malware yourself.
Google-owned AdMob allegedly collected kids’ data for ads without parental consent—including IP addresses, usage data, and exact locations.