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Beware, crypto-scammer seeks foreigner with BLOCK CHAIN ACCOUNT
We’ve observed a 419-style scam (also known as an advance fee scam) which combines the promise of cryptocurrency riches with WhatsApp…
What is scareware?
Scareware is a type of rogue program which has been around for many years, arguably dating back to 1990. It can…
A week in security (May 17 – May 23)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we looked at a banking trojan full of nasty tricks, explained some tips and pointers for…
Zoom deepfaker fools politicians…twice
We recently said deepfakes “remain the weapon of choice for malign interference campaigns, troll farms, revenge porn, and occasionally humorous celebrity…
Deepfakes were going to change everything. And then they didn’t
For much of 2020, the most visible conversation about the US election and tech was related to deepfakes (images or videos…
Beware: not so festive social media scams
We’re now into the most crucial stage of Christmas festivities, where money and gifts are on the march…and social media is…
A week in security (November 23 – November 29)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we talked with Chris Boyd about charities that track you online. We also looked back at…
Malsmoke operators abandon exploit kits in favor of social engineering scheme
Exploit kits continue to be used as a malware delivery platform. In 2020, we’ve observed a number of different malvertising campaigns…
Deepfakes or not: new GAN image stirs up questions about digital fakery
Subversive deepfakes that enter the party unannounced, do their thing, then slink off into the night without anybody noticing are where…