Malwarebytes Labs – The Security Blog From Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Labs News The inside job that cost ransomware victims millions July 14, 2026 – Instead of helping victims negotiate with BlackCat, a trusted ransomware negotiator secretly helped the gang extort them. News Warning: Scammers are using FaceTime to empty bank accounts AI Ghostcommit attack hides malicious AI instructions in images Scams Fake crypto gift card sites are getting harder to spot Scams How World Cup crypto prediction sites take your money LOCK AND CODE Podcast Our bi-weekly podcast of the latest security headlines and in-depth interviews with guests VIEW EPISODES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AI If the robots are taking over, you'll want to know about it. READ MORE PRIVACY 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 Warning: Scammers are using FaceTime to empty bank accounts Pieter Arntz July 14, 2026 0 Comments Cybercriminals are combining social engineering through apps like FaceTime with unpatched devices to steal credentials and drain bank accounts. The inside job that cost ransomware victims millions Danny Bradbury July 14, 2026 0 Comments Instead of helping victims negotiate with BlackCat, a trusted ransomware negotiator secretly helped the gang extort them. Trusting your kids online isn’t enough (Lock and Code S07E14) Malwarebytes Labs July 13, 2026 0 Comments This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Anna Brading about what actually works in keeping her kids safe online. Ghostcommit attack hides malicious AI instructions in images Pieter Arntz July 13, 2026 0 Comments A proof-of-concept attack hides prompt injection in a PNG file, turning routine code reviews into a path for secret theft. Fake crypto gift card sites are getting harder to spot Stefan Dasic July 13, 2026 0 Comments Scam crypto gift card stores look almost identical to the real thing. One wrong click can leave you with no card and no way to get your money back. A week in security (July 6 – July 12) Malwarebytes Labs July 13, 2026 0 Comments A list of topics we covered in the week of July 6 to July 12 of 2026 This new Windows malware can take over your PC and wipe it clean Pieter Arntz July 10, 2026 0 Comments GigaWiper is a remote access Trojan that can spy on victims and permanently wipe their systems in three different ways. How mule betting scams recruit ordinary people Pieter Arntz July 10, 2026 0 Comments Easy-money offers to open a gambling account could make you part of a money laundering operation. Here's how to spot a mule betting scam. Two Chrome updates in two days fix critical vulnerabilities Pieter Arntz July 10, 2026 0 Comments Chrome updates are arriving within days of each other. Learn how to update Chrome and check if you're running the latest version. 1 2 3 … 635 Next Contributors Threat Center Podcast Glossary Scams
