Malwarebytes Labs – The Security Blog From Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Labs Scams T-Mobile rewards points expiry texts are a phishing scam September 17, 2026 – A large phishing campaign is using fake T-Mobile rewards points and looming expiry dates to pressure recipients into clicking malicious links. Scams Revolut phishing texts appear days after data breach AI 12 celebrity deepfake websites seized by Manhattan DA Bugs Google Pixel owners urged to patch actively exploited modem flaw Scams AI helps scammers build convincing antivirus renewal pages 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 Revolut phishing texts appear days after data breach Pieter Arntz September 17, 2026 0 Comments Revolut customers received phishing texts only days after the digital bank acknowledged disclosing customer data to a government impostor. 12 celebrity deepfake websites seized by Manhattan DA Danny Bradbury September 17, 2026 0 Comments The largest known celebrity deepfake seizure has taken 12 websites offline, disrupting access to videos depicting some 1,200 people. T-Mobile rewards points expiry texts are a phishing scam Pieter Arntz September 17, 2026 0 Comments A large phishing campaign is using fake T-Mobile rewards points and looming expiry dates to pressure recipients into clicking malicious links. Google Pixel owners urged to patch actively exploited modem flaw Pieter Arntz September 16, 2026 0 Comments Google’s September Pixel update fixes 110 vulnerabilities, including a modem flaw being used in limited, targeted attacks. AI helps scammers build convincing antivirus renewal pages Stefan Dasic September 16, 2026 0 Comments A fake Avast renewal page shows how AI is helping scammers create more convincing traps with polished designs and fluent copy. How to opt out of AI chatbot training Pieter Arntz September 15, 2026 0 Comments ChatGPT contractors are reviewing real users' conversations. Here’s how to stop AI companies using your chats for model training. HBO Max’s verified Reddit account hijacked to spread malware Pieter Arntz September 15, 2026 0 Comments Cybercriminals used HBO Max’s verified Reddit account to run 108 malicious ads that tricked people into installing information stealers. Meta AI builds detailed profiles of children from years of family posts Danny Bradbury September 15, 2026 0 Comments A mother says Meta AI pieced together names, birth details, photos, and location information about her young daughters from years of family posts. Search results are sending people to fake Bitrefill checkouts Stefan Dasic September 15, 2026 0 Comments Fake Bitrefill checkout pages are appearing in search results and tricking people into sending cryptocurrency directly to scammers. 1 2 3 … 652 Next Contributors Threat Center Podcast Glossary Scams
