Malwarebytes Labs – The Security Blog From Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Labs Bugs ShieldBreak bypasses Microsoft’s patch for earlier Defender flaw August 17, 2026 – The researcher who found RoguePlanet has discovered ShieldBreak, a new way to bypass Microsoft’s fix and gain SYSTEM privileges. Scams Fake TikTok rewards promise cash you’ll never get Bugs Update your Mac: Screen Sharing vulnerability exploited in the wild News Why Facebook’s war on ad blockers could help scammers Mobile New Android malware lets criminals use your bank card in real time 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 ShieldBreak bypasses Microsoft’s patch for earlier Defender flaw Pieter Arntz August 17, 2026 0 Comments The researcher who found RoguePlanet has discovered ShieldBreak, a new way to bypass Microsoft’s fix and gain SYSTEM privileges. Fake TikTok rewards promise cash you’ll never get Stefan Dasic August 17, 2026 0 Comments TikTok-branded rewards pages offer cash for simple tasks and daily check-ins. But getting your hands on the money is another story. Update your Mac: Screen Sharing vulnerability exploited in the wild Pieter Arntz August 17, 2026 0 Comments Attackers are exploiting a Mac Screen Sharing vulnerability to gain root access and install Monero cryptominers. Why Facebook’s war on ad blockers could help scammers Pieter Arntz August 17, 2026 0 Comments One ad blocker is giving up the fight against Facebook ads. The consequences could go beyond annoying advertising. A week in security (August 10 – August 16) Malwarebytes Labs August 17, 2026 0 Comments A list of topics we covered in the week of August 10 to August 16 of 2026 Apple now uses iPhone alerts for targets of mercenary spyware Pieter Arntz August 14, 2026 0 Comments Apple explains how Threat Notifications help protect iPhone users targeted by mercenary spyware. WhatsApp is testing a new warning for scam messages Pieter Arntz August 14, 2026 0 Comments An optional new feature uses on-device AI to flag messages that look like scams. New Android malware lets criminals use your bank card in real time Pieter Arntz August 13, 2026 0 Comments Social engineering, a Remote Access Trojan (RAT), and NFC relay malware walk up to an ATM. It's no joke. Together, they can empty your bank account. Parents take on Meta, TikTok, Google, and Snap in 3,000 youth safety lawsuits Danny Bradbury August 13, 2026 0 Comments It's the biggest legal challenge yet to addictive social media design and its impact on children. 1 2 3 … 644 Next Contributors Threat Center Podcast Glossary Scams
