Malwarebytes Labs – The Security Blog From Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Labs Data breaches How “123456” became the key to almost 9 million personal records October 12, 2026 – A series of security failures, including a very weak password, exposed almost 9 million people’s personal information. AI Phishing emails are baiting your AI assistant Data breaches ASOS breach update: Hackers stole customer details and shopping searches News Amazon has an uncomfortably personal profile on you News Attackers hijack country-code domains to impersonate Google and other services Podcast Listen to the latest in cybersecurity and privacy. VIEW EPISODES AI Find out the newest developments in AI. READ MORE Data breaches Keep on top of the latest data breach news. READ MORE Threat Intel Stay up to date with our latest research. READ MORE How “123456” became the key to almost 9 million personal records Pieter Arntz October 12, 2026 0 Comments A series of security failures, including a very weak password, exposed almost 9 million people’s personal information. Phishing emails are baiting your AI assistant Pieter Arntz October 12, 2026 0 Comments If you use an AI assistant to summarize your inbox, hidden instructions could turn a phishing email you wisely ignored into your next to-do item. A week in security (October 5 – October 11) Malwarebytes Labs October 12, 2026 0 Comments A list of topics we covered in the week of October 5 to October 11 of 2026 ASOS breach update: Hackers stole customer details and shopping searches Pieter Arntz October 9, 2026 0 Comments Stolen ASOS data includes shopping searches as well as personal details, so customers should watch out for convincing phishing messages. Attackers hijack country-code domains to impersonate Google and other services Pieter Arntz October 8, 2026 0 Comments Cybercriminals compromised three country-code namespaces to get certificates that could help them impersonate trusted sites. Amazon has an uncomfortably personal profile on you Pieter Arntz October 8, 2026 0 Comments Amazon thinks it knows your body, your family, and your life. You didn't sign up for it, and we couldn't find a way to opt-out. Meta’s Muse AI files away your friendships, arguments, and secrets Danny Bradbury October 8, 2026 0 Comments Meta’s Muse AI builds personal dossiers that would make the FBI jealous. Even people who never signed up can get caught in its files. Google issues Android security updates: who can get them and how Pieter Arntz October 7, 2026 0 Comments Google has new Android updates, but many users will not be able to get patched immediately. AI-powered phishkit arms criminals with account-hijacking tools in 10 minutes Malwarebytes Labs October 7, 2026 0 Comments BlueKit puts account-hijacking tools in more criminals’ hands, making it easier to target you with convincing fake login pages and scam messages. 1 2 3 … 658 Next Contributors Threat Center Podcast Glossary Scams
