Malwarebytes Labs – The Security Blog From Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Labs Scams FriendlyDealer mimics official app stores to push unvetted gambling apps March 23, 2026 – Think you’re downloading from Google or Apple? 1,500+ fake app store sites look like the real thing, but push unvetted, cloned web-based casino apps. News The March Madness scam playbook Mobile Advanced Flow will make Android sideloading safer Scams That “job brief” on Google Forms could infect your device News Could your face change what you pay? NYC wants limits on biometric tracking 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 FriendlyDealer mimics official app stores to push unvetted gambling apps Stefan Dasic March 23, 2026 0 Comments Think you’re downloading from Google or Apple? 1,500+ fake app store sites look like the real thing, but push unvetted, cloned web-based casino apps. The March Madness scam playbook Pieter Arntz March 23, 2026 0 Comments Fans aren't the only ones who show up for March Madness. Here's how to spot all the different scams that turn up to major sporting events. Advanced Flow will make Android sideloading safer Pieter Arntz March 23, 2026 0 Comments Google’s new Advanced Flow aims to make sideloading safer on Android by slowing down scam-driven installs. A week in security (March 16 – March 22) Malwarebytes Labs March 23, 2026 0 Comments A list of topics we covered in the week of March 16 to March 22 of 2026 This is all it takes to stop a train (Lock and Code S07E06) Malwarebytes Labs March 22, 2026 0 Comments This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Rachel Swan about the simple network problems causing major train outages in the Bay. Could your face change what you pay? NYC wants limits on biometric tracking Pieter Arntz March 20, 2026 0 Comments NYC lawmakers are pushing to rein in biometric tracking before it turns into real-world surveillance pricing and customer profiling. That “job brief” on Google Forms could infect your device Gabriele Orini March 20, 2026 0 Comments Fake job offers on Google Forms are spreading PureHVNC malware that can take over your device. A DarkSword hangs over unpatched iPhones Pieter Arntz March 19, 2026 0 Comments Researchers have identified multiple state-level attacks using DarkSword, a chain of vulnerabilities, to infect unpatched iPhones. Your tax forms sell for $20 on the dark web Malwarebytes Labs March 19, 2026 0 Comments Tax season is also peak season for identity theft. Malwarebytes researchers spotted criminals trading stolen tax records on dark web forums. 1 2 3 … 611 Next Contributors Threat Center Podcast Glossary Scams
