Malwarebytes Labs – The Security Blog From Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Labs News Update Chrome now: Zero-day bug allows code execution via malicious webpages February 17, 2026 – Google has released an emergency update to patch an actively exploited zero-day—the first Chrome zero-day of the year. News Hobby coder accidentally creates vacuum robot army Scams Fake shops target Winter Olympics 2026 fans News ClickFix added nslookup commands to its arsenal for downloading RATs AI Criminals are using AI website builders to clone major brands PODCAST Podcast Our bi-weekly podcast of the latest security headlines and in-depth interviews with guests VIEW EPISODES AI AI If the robots are taking over, you'll want to know about it. READ MORE Data Breaches Data breaches Keep on top of the latest data breach news. READ MORE Threat Intelligence Threat Intel Stay up to date with the latest research and threat intelligence reports. READ MORE Chrome “preloading” could be leaking your data and causing problems in Browser Guard Malwarebytes Labs February 17, 2026 0 Comments This article explains why Chrome’s “preloading” can cause scary-looking blocks in Malwarebytes Browser Guard. Scam Guard for desktop: A second set of eyes for suspicious moments Malwarebytes Labs February 17, 2026 0 Comments Malwarebytes Scam Guard is now on Windows and Mac, bringing AI-powered scam detection to your desktop. Update Chrome now: Zero-day bug allows code execution via malicious webpages Pieter Arntz February 17, 2026 0 Comments Google has released an emergency update to patch an actively exploited zero-day—the first Chrome zero-day of the year. Hobby coder accidentally creates vacuum robot army Danny Bradbury February 17, 2026 0 Comments A hobby coding experiment reportedly exposed live camera feeds, microphones, and floor plans from thousands of robot vacuums worldwide. ClickFix added nslookup commands to its arsenal for downloading RATs Pieter Arntz February 16, 2026 0 Comments Microsoft researchers found a ClickFix campaign that uses the nslookup tool to have users infect their own system with a Remote Access Trojan. A week in security (February 9 – February 15) Malwarebytes Labs February 16, 2026 0 Comments A list of topics we covered in the week of February 9 to February 15 of 2026 How to find and remove credential-stealing Chrome extensions Pieter Arntz February 13, 2026 0 Comments Researchers have uncovered 30 Chrome extensions stealing user data. Here’s how to check your browser and remove any malicious extensions step by step. Fake shops target Winter Olympics 2026 fans Stefan Dasic February 13, 2026 0 Comments Olympic merchandise is already being used as bait. We’ve identified nearly 20 fake shop sites targeting fans globally. Outlook add-in goes rogue and steals 4,000 credentials and payment data Pieter Arntz February 12, 2026 0 Comments The once popular Outlook add-in AgreeTo was turned into a powerful phishing kit after the developer abandoned the project. 1 2 3 … 603 Next Contributors Threat Center Podcast Glossary Scams
