Malwarebytes Labs – The Security Blog From Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Labs Data breaches AT&T breach data resurfaces with new risks for customers February 3, 2026 – As leaked datasets are merged and enriched, they become more useful to criminals. That makes recycled breach data a bigger risk for customers. Mobile Apple’s new iOS setting addresses a hidden layer of location tracking Data breaches Match, Hinge, OkCupid, and Panera Bread breached by ransomware group Product Scam-checking just got easier: Malwarebytes is now in ChatGPT Scams How fake party invitations are being used to install remote access tools Threat Intelligence Threat Intel Stay up to date with the latest research and threat intelligence reports. READ MORE BUSINESS BLOG Business Discover the tools, insights, and advice you need to protect your organization. EXPLORE PERSONAL BLOG Personal Get the security news and tips to help you and your family stay safe. EXPLORE PODCAST Podcast Our bi-weekly podcast of the latest security headlines and in-depth interviews with guests VIEW EPISODES AT&T breach data resurfaces with new risks for customers Pieter Arntz February 3, 2026 0 Comments As leaked datasets are merged and enriched, they become more useful to criminals. That makes recycled breach data a bigger risk for customers. Apple’s new iOS setting addresses a hidden layer of location tracking Danny Bradbury February 3, 2026 0 Comments Apple has introduced Limit Precise Location, a new setting that reduces how precisely cellular networks can locate your device, though support is currently limited. A fake cloud storage alert that ends at Freecash Pieter Arntz February 3, 2026 0 Comments We followed a fake cloud storage payment alert through deceptive affiliate redirects, ending at a familiar destination: Freecash. How Manifest v3 forced us to rethink Browser Guard, and why that’s a good thing Cameron Eckelberry February 2, 2026 0 Comments Browser Guard still blocks scams and phishing like it always has. But we had to rebuild the way it does that from the ground up. Scam-checking just got easier: Malwarebytes is now in ChatGPT Malwarebytes Labs February 2, 2026 0 Comments Malwarebytes' ChatGPT integration makes it the first cybersecurity provider that can deliver its expertise without ever leaving the chat How fake party invitations are being used to install remote access tools Stefan Dasic February 2, 2026 0 Comments Fake party invitations are used to install remote access tools, so the criminals are the ones invited. A week in security (January 26 – February 1) Malwarebytes Labs February 2, 2026 0 Comments A list of topics we covered in the week of January 26 to February 1 of 2026 Match, Hinge, OkCupid, and Panera Bread breached by ransomware group Pieter Arntz January 30, 2026 0 Comments ShinyHunters claims to have stolen millions of records from Match Group dating apps and Panera Bread, with very different consequences for users. TikTok’s privacy update mentions immigration status. Here’s why. Danny Bradbury January 30, 2026 0 Comments TikTok updated its privacy policy to mention immigration status, sparking backlash—but the reality is more complicated. 1 2 3 … 600 Next Contributors Threat Center Podcast Glossary Scams
