Last week on the Malwarebytes Labs blog, we took a look at the growing pains of smart cities, took a deep…
Tag: Android
Mobile stalkerware: a long history of detection
Recently, we have received an alarming question from many Malwarebytes users, asking, “Do you detect stalkerware?” The answer is an overwhelming,…
A week in security (May 13 – 19)
Last week, Malwarebytes Labs reviewed active and unique exploit kits targeting consumers and businesses alike, reported about a flaw in WhatsApp…
Awakening the beast: BatMobi adware
On February 12, a patron of the Malwarebytes Forum alerted us of an issue with ad redirects that seemed to come…
A week in security (February 18 – 24)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we explored the world of crack hunting, gave you a 101 on the world of bots…
Browser push notifications: a feature asking to be abused
“I’m seeing a lot of ads popping up in the corner of my screen, and the Malwarebytes scan does not show…
A week in security (January 7 – 13)
Last week on the Malwarebytes Labs blog, we took a look at the Ryuk ransomware attack causing trouble over the holidays,…
The new landscape of pre-installed mobile malware: malicious code within
Here’s a scary thought: Mobile devices may soon come with pre-installed malware on required system apps. While it might sound like…
All the reasons why cybercriminals want to hack your phone
When people think of hacking, most imagine desktop computers, laptops, or perhaps even security cameras. However, in recent years, cybercriminals have…
A week in security (December 10 – 16)
Last week on Labs, we took a look at some new Mac malware, a collection of various scraped data dumps, the…