Malwarebytes Labs – The Security Blog From Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Labs AI The AI Act kicks into action, forces companies to be clear about AI chatbots August 3, 2026 – The European Union (EU) has started enforcing key parts of the AI Act, with immediate, visible consequences for chatbots, deepfakes and other consumer‑facing AI. News Californians can tell data brokers to DROP their information News Fake Flash Player installs AtlasRAT AI Hidden prompt turns Microsoft Copilot into an AI worm Scams Buying TikTok views or followers? Here’s what you’re really getting Podcast Listen to the latest in cybersecurity and privacy. VIEW EPISODES AI Find out the newest developments in AI. READ MORE Data breaches Keep on top of the latest data breach news. READ MORE Threat Intel Stay up to date with our latest research. READ MORE “Adult TikTok” searches lead to scams Stefan Dasic August 3, 2026 0 Comments That "free" adult TikTok site could leave you with spam, unwanted apps, or fake verification fees. The AI Act kicks into action, forces companies to be clear about AI chatbots Pieter Arntz August 3, 2026 0 Comments The European Union (EU) has started enforcing key parts of the AI Act, with immediate, visible consequences for chatbots, deepfakes and other consumer‑facing AI. Californians can tell data brokers to DROP their information Pieter Arntz August 3, 2026 0 Comments California has launched the Delete Request and Opt‑out Platform (DROP), a state‑run portal that lets residents send deletion and opt‑out requests to all registered data brokers. A week in security (July 27 – August 2) Malwarebytes Labs August 3, 2026 0 Comments A list of topics we covered in the week of July 27 to August 2 of 2026 Fake Fortnite rewards are stealing players’ accounts Stefan Dasic July 31, 2026 0 Comments Scammers are using fake V-Bucks offers and locker value sites to hijack Fortnite accounts. Fake Flash Player installs AtlasRAT Pieter Arntz July 31, 2026 0 Comments Researchers have uncovered a new campaign that spreads the AtlasRAT remote access Trojan by disguising it as a Flash Player installer. Malwarebytes for Windows, now available on the Microsoft Store Paolo Tagliapietra July 30, 2026 0 Comments Install Malwarebytes for Windows from the Microsoft Store with the same full protection and features. Hims & Hers sued over alleged health data privacy failures Pieter Arntz July 30, 2026 0 Comments The FTC has sued telehealth provider Hims & Hers, alleging it shared customers' sensitive health information with advertisers. Hidden prompt turns Microsoft Copilot into an AI worm Pieter Arntz July 30, 2026 0 Comments A new type of attack can trick Microsoft Copilot for Word into spreading hidden prompt injections from document to document. 1 2 3 … 640 Next Contributors Threat Center Podcast Glossary Scams
