Malwarebytes Labs – The Security Blog From Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Labs News Google’s synchronized passkeys can be stolen in ‘Pass‑ta‑key’ attacks August 5, 2026 – Over time, passkeys are supposed to replace passwords. But what happens when malware steals the master key? Mobile Junk Cleaner clears the clutter from your Android News Apple battles it out again with the UK over encrypted iCloud access Scams WhatsApp account takeover scam asks you to “vote for my friend” News Travelers targeted when logging into hotel Wi-Fi networks 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 Google’s synchronized passkeys can be stolen in ‘Pass‑ta‑key’ attacks Pieter Arntz August 5, 2026 0 Comments Over time, passkeys are supposed to replace passwords. But what happens when malware steals the master key? Junk Cleaner clears the clutter from your Android Egor Tashchilin August 5, 2026 0 Comments The easiest way to reclaim storage on your phone. Free up space without hunting through folders or risking your important files. Apple battles it out again with the UK over encrypted iCloud access Pieter Arntz August 4, 2026 0 Comments Apple is fighting another attempt by the UK's Home Office to get a backdoor providing access to encrypted iCloud data. Travelers targeted when logging into hotel Wi-Fi networks Pieter Arntz August 4, 2026 0 Comments Russian cybercrime groups are running a campaign that abuses hospitality Wi-Fi to steal information from travelers worldwide. Online backlash ends in Google rolling back Google Earth AI tool after a day Danny Bradbury August 4, 2026 0 Comments Google has walked back an AI feature that allowed users to generate artificial images inside Google Earth, after a predictable flurry of deepfakes. WhatsApp account takeover scam asks you to “vote for my friend” Pieter Arntz August 3, 2026 0 Comments Scammers are trying to take over WhatsApp accounts by sending messages asking people to vote for a friend in a fake online contest. “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. 1 2 3 … 641 Next Contributors Threat Center Podcast Glossary Scams
