Malwarebytes Labs – The Security Blog From Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Labs AI How to tell if an image is AI-generated July 6, 2026 – Scammers are using AI-generated images to make fake stories more convincing. Here's how to separate real from fake. News Choose your WhatsApp username carefully Mobile NetNut botnet takes a hit. Don’t be part of the next one. News Verified X ad spreads Mac malware, while ConsentFix steals Microsoft accounts Bugs Apple’s Hide My Email doesn’t hide it very well PODCAST Podcast Our bi-weekly podcast of the latest security headlines and in-depth interviews with guests VIEW EPISODES AI AI If the robots are taking over, you'll want to know about it. READ MORE Data Breaches Data breaches Keep on top of the latest data breach news. READ MORE Threat Intelligence Threat Intel Stay up to date with the latest research and threat intelligence reports. READ MORE How the Reddit and Discord false report scam steals accounts Stefan Dasic July 7, 2026 0 Comments Scammers are tricking Reddit and Discord users into handing over login codes by claiming they were involved in a false report. Fake Netflix, Coca-Cola, and FIFA job scams target marketers Pieter Arntz July 7, 2026 0 Comments A fake recruiter phishing campaign uses trusted brands, nested redirects, and fake Google prompts to steal accounts. Claude Code’s hidden tracker was an “experiment,” says Anthropic Pieter Arntz July 7, 2026 0 Comments Anthropic's hidden Claude Code tracker has raised new questions about prompt steganography and developer trust. Scammers are using AI to sell impossible flowers Danny Bradbury July 7, 2026 0 Comments AI-generated flower scams are blooming online, with scammers using fake images to sell seeds for plants that don't exist, like these "cat's face orchids." How to tell if an image is AI-generated Stefan Dasic July 6, 2026 0 Comments Scammers are using AI-generated images to make fake stories more convincing. Here's how to separate real from fake. Choose your WhatsApp username carefully Pieter Arntz July 6, 2026 0 Comments WhatsApp is introducing usernames to help protect your phone number. Just make sure you don't undermine that privacy by choosing the wrong one. NetNut botnet takes a hit. Don’t be part of the next one. Pieter Arntz July 6, 2026 0 Comments Google, the FBI, and other partners have disrupted a residential proxy network built on millions of hijacked devices and used by criminals. A week in security (June 29 – July 5) Malwarebytes Labs July 6, 2026 0 Comments A list of topics we covered in the week of June 29 to July 5 of 2026 Verified X ad spreads Mac malware, while ConsentFix steals Microsoft accounts Pieter Arntz July 3, 2026 0 Comments Two new campaigns show how cybercriminals are increasingly relying on social engineering instead of software exploits to compromise devices and accounts. 1 2 3 … 633 Next Contributors Threat Center Podcast Glossary Scams
