Despite the already dizzying number of comprehensive data privacy proposals before the US Senate—nearly 10 have been introduced since mid-2018—yet another…
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Here are the most popular robocall scams and how to avoid them
We recently examined how robocall scams are a serious threat to privacy, alongside the astonishing rate at which their volume continues…
Stalkerware developer dealt new blow by FTC
Last week, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) interpreted its broad consumer protection mandate to file a first-of-its-kind enforcement action against…
CEOs offer their own view of a US data privacy law
Last week, the chief executives of more than 50 mid- and large-sized companies urged Congress to pass a national data privacy…
How to get your Equifax money and stay safe doing it
UPDATE August 2, 2019: The US Federal Trade Commission has warned consumers that, due to the high number of claims made…
A week in security (July 22 – 28)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we offered an extensive analysis into the Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 investigation, updated users on the…
A week in security (May 27 – June 2)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we took readers through a deep dive—way down the rabbit hole—into the novel malware called “Hidden…
Google’s Nest fiasco harms user trust and invades their privacy
Technology companies, lawmakers, privacy advocates, and everyday consumers likely disagree about exactly how a company should go about collecting user data….
Will pay-for-privacy be the new normal?
Privacy is a human right, and online privacy should be no exception. Yet, as the US considers new laws to protect…
Social Security Number scammers are at it again
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) once again sounded the alarm in mid-December about the latest Social Security Number (SSN) scam that continues…