Malwarebytes Labs – The Security Blog From Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Labs AI OpenAI sued over children safety and data use October 16, 2026 – Eight US states and a mother of two accuse the ChatGPT maker of putting children’s safety and privacy at risk. News Sextortion “help” firm took $60 million from victims, FTC alleges Bugs Update Chrome: Google fixes 37 security flaws, including seven critical bugs Privacy Raven AI lets cops find your home from a photo taken inside 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 “Spray and pray” job applications could make it harder for you to spot a scam Pieter Arntz October 16, 2026 0 Comments Sending out lots of job applications without keeping track could make a scammer’s message look like a reply you’ve been waiting for. OpenAI sued over children safety and data use Pieter Arntz October 16, 2026 0 Comments Eight US states and a mother of two accuse the ChatGPT maker of putting children’s safety and privacy at risk. Update Chrome: Google fixes 37 security flaws, including seven critical bugs Pieter Arntz October 15, 2026 0 Comments Some flaws could let attackers run malicious code on your device through a crafted webpage. Is this link safe? Find out with Malwarebytes Scam Link Check Malwarebytes Labs October 15, 2026 0 Comments Not sure if a link is safe? Malwarebytes Scam Link Check scans suspicious links for signs of phishing, scams, malware, and other online threats before you click. Sextortion “help” firm took $60 million from victims, FTC alleges Pieter Arntz October 15, 2026 0 Comments The FTC accuses Digital Forensics Corporation and affiliated companies of exploiting people seeking help with intimate-image blackmail. Raven AI lets cops find your home from a photo taken inside Danny Bradbury October 15, 2026 0 Comments Removing location data may not keep your home private. An AI tool used by law enforcement can match indoor photos to property listings. AI worms could spread across your smart devices, Anthropic warns Pieter Arntz October 14, 2026 0 Comments Researchers say small AI models could be capable of spreading across vulnerable smart devices within months. Update Windows: Record Patch Tuesday fixes flaw already under attack Pieter Arntz October 14, 2026 0 Comments Microsoft’s October updates address a record 1,413 vulnerabilities, including a Windows flaw attackers are already exploiting and two other zero-days. Fake Calendly “Meta Careers” pages steal Facebook and Google logins Stefan Dasic October 14, 2026 0 Comments An interview invitation becomes a trap for your Facebook and Google passwords, even with two-factor authentication turned on. 1 2 3 … 659 Next Contributors Threat Center Podcast Glossary Scams
