Malwarebytes Labs – The Security Blog From Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Labs Data breaches Millions of California students’ sensitive data stolen in breach October 19, 2026 – The California Department of Education notified students about a data breach at contractor Educational Testing Service. AI Eiliko robot companion exposes private chats and can be hijacked AI OpenAI sued over children safety and data use News “Spray and pray” job applications could make it harder for you to spot a scam News Sextortion “help” firm took $60 million from victims, FTC alleges 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 AOMEI Backupper update servers hijacked to push malware: Check your PC Pieter Arntz October 19, 2026 0 Comments Attackers tampered with AOMEI Backupper’s update system to deliver malware that could give them remote access to users’ PCs. A sextortion conspiracy killed his son (Lock and Code S07E21) Malwarebytes Labs October 19, 2026 0 Comments This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with John DeMay about a sextortion plot that targeted his son on the night of his suicide. Millions of California students’ sensitive data stolen in breach Pieter Arntz October 19, 2026 0 Comments The California Department of Education notified students about a data breach at contractor Educational Testing Service. A week in security (October 12 – October 18) Malwarebytes Labs October 19, 2026 0 Comments A list of topics we covered in the week of October 12 to October 18 of 2026 Eiliko robot companion exposes private chats and can be hijacked Pieter Arntz October 16, 2026 0 Comments A researcher found serious flaws in Eiliko’s security, exposing private conversations and allowing remote changes to what the robot says. “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. 1 2 3 … 660 Next Contributors Threat Center Podcast Glossary Scams
