In 2020, reported losses to the FTC for romance scams went up by 50% from 2019, totalling $304 million. And things…
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A week in security (January 11 – January 17)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we looked at IoT problems, Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday, and how cybercriminals want access to your cloud…
Black Friday 2020: How to shop safely online
Black Friday 2020 promises to be somewhat different from years gone by thanks to COVID-19. The annual surge of in-store chaos…
A week in security (October 12 – October 18)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we looked at journalism’s role in cybersecurity on our Lock and Code podcast, gave tips for…
A week in security (July 20 – 26)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, our Lock and Code podcast delved into Bluetooth and beacon technology. We also dug into APT…
A week in security (July 6 – 12)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we took an in-depth look at card skimmers targeting ASP sites, we released another episode of…
When the coronavirus infodemic strikes
Social media sites are stepping up their efforts in the war against misinformation… specifically, the coronavirus/COVID-19 infodemic. There’s a seemingly endless…
RevenueWire to pay $6.7 million to settle FTC charges
What can you do as a scammer when no legitimate payment provider wants to process your payments anymore? Or, what if…
Coronavirus Bitcoin scam promises “millions” working from home
In the last week, we’ve seen multiple coronavirus scams pushed by bad actors, including RAT attacks via fake health advisories, bogus…
Lock and Code S1Ep1: On RSA, the human element, and the week in security
Last week, we told you we were launching a fortnightly podcast, called Lock and Code. This week, we made good on…