Malwarebytes Labs – The Security Blog From Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Labs Scams Fake GTA 6 Extended Look and demo sites deliver an infostealer August 24, 2026 – Bogus “Play Now” sites are exploiting the GTA 6 leak hype to spread malware that steals passwords stored in browsers. News AliExpress caught using silent audio to fingerprint visitors’ browsers Scams Fake Microsoft security scans trick victims into uninstalling their antivirus Threat Intel Tracking PavinLoader across ClickFix and fake download campaigns Podcast What happens to your data when you die? (Lock and Code S07E17) 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 Gmail breach panic? It’s a misunderstanding, not a hack Pieter Arntz October 29, 2025 0 Comments No, Gmail wasn’t hacked. But a flood of old stolen credentials on the dark web sparked headlines suggesting otherwise. Here’s what really happened. School’s AI system mistakes a bag of chips for a gun Pieter Arntz October 29, 2025 0 Comments “I don’t think a chip bag should be mistaken for a gun,” said the student, as eight police cars showed up to take down him and his Doritos. Around 70 countries sign new UN Cybercrime Convention—but not everyone’s on board Pieter Arntz October 28, 2025 0 Comments A global deal to fight cybercrime sounds sensible—but critics warn it could expand surveillance and criminalize researchers. NSFW ChatGPT? OpenAI plans “grown-up mode” for verified adults Danny Bradbury October 28, 2025 0 Comments ChatGPT is about to get a whole lot more human. OpenAI will roll out a version that can flirt, joke, and even get steamy—with age checks in place. How to set up two factor authentication (2FA) on your Instagram account Pieter Arntz October 27, 2025 0 Comments Step-by-step instructions on how to enable 2FA on your Instagram account—for Android, iOS, and on the web. Phishing scam uses fake death notices to trick LastPass users Pieter Arntz October 27, 2025 0 Comments LastPass is warning that phishers are exploiting the digital will feature to trick people into handing over their master passwords. A week in security (October 20 – October 26) Malwarebytes Labs October 27, 2025 0 Comments A list of topics we covered in the week of October 20 to October 26 of 2025 Is AI moving faster than its safety net? Pieter Arntz October 24, 2025 0 Comments From agentic browsers to chat assistants, the same tools built to help us can also expose us. Thousands of online stores at risk as SessionReaper attacks spread Pieter Arntz October 23, 2025 0 Comments A Magento bug called SessionReaper is doing the rounds, and researchers warn it’s letting attackers hijack real shopping sessions. Previous 1 … 63 64 65 66 67 … 646 Next Contributors Threat Center Podcast Glossary Scams
