Nine months ago, Malwarbytes recommitted itself to detecting invasive monitoring apps that can lead to the excessive harm of women—most commonly…
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For Cybersecurity and Domestic Violence Awareness months, we pledge to fight stalkerware
Starting today, two hallmark holidays are upon us. No, it’s not Halloween and Thanksgiving. It’s both Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Domestic…
A week in security (August 19 – 25)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we reported on the presence of Magecart on a type of poker software; outlined how the…
Parental monitoring apps: How do they differ from stalkerware?
In late June, Malwarebytes revived its long-running campaign against a vicious type of malware in use today. This malware peers into…
Helping survivors of domestic abuse: What to do when you find stalkerware
We’re going to talk about something different today. We’re going to talk about domestic abuse. Earlier this year, cybersecurity company Kaspersky…
A week in security (June 24 – 30)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we peeled back the mystery on an elusive malware campaign that relied on blank JavaScript injections,…
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,…
WhatsApp fix goes live after targeted attack on human rights lawyer
If you use WhatsApp, you’ll want to update both app and device as soon as possible due to a freshly-discovered exploit….
Sophisticated threats plague ailing healthcare industry
The healthcare industry is no longer circling the drain, but it’s still in critical condition. While many organizations in healthcare have…