UK law enforcement: an uphill struggle to fight hackers
Reports claim that UK law enforcement are still struggling to get to grips with cybercrime. We take a look at what's going on, and why services aren't able to cope with all things digital. Categories: Cybercrime Hacking Tags: cybercrimefundinglaw enforcementpoliceukuk law enforcement (Read more...) The post UK law enforcement: an ... Read More
VPNFilter malware still making waves
We take a look at VPNFilter malware, which is still out there and causing trouble for certain models of routers worldwide. What is it? And is your device on the list? Read on. Categories: Cybercrime Malware Tags: malwarerouterroutersvpnfilter (Read more...) The post VPNFilter malware still making waves appeared first on ... Read More
Blocks for Flash and others coming to Office 365
If you make use of Flash or Silverlight in your day-to-day activities, you may need to have a word with IT. For everyone else, your Office 365 experience is about to become a lot more secure. Categories: Cybercrime Exploits Tags: controlsflashmacrosmicrosoftOfficeshockwavesilverlight (Read more...) The post Blocks for Flash and others ... Read More
Instagram story spam claims free Apple Watch
We take a look at Instagram story spam leading to a "free Apple Watch" giveaway on a recently compromised celebrity account. Categories: Social engineering Threat analysis Tags: Apple WatchInstagramscamsocial mediasocial networkspamsurveysurveys (Read more...) The post Instagram story spam claims free Apple Watch appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs ... Read More
Happy anniversary to Dreamcast…and its scams
On the 20th anniversary of Dreamcast, we take a trip down memory lane; specifically, years of scams tied to the beloved console. Categories: Cybercrime Social engineering Tags: dreamcastgamesgamingscamsSEGAshenmuevideogames (Read more...) The post Happy anniversary to Dreamcast…and its scams appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs ... Read More
A week in security (May 14 – May 20)
A roundup of security news from May 14 – May 20, including Mac malware, machine learning, advergaming, tech support scams, and much more. Categories: Security world Week in security Tags: facebookgdprmac malwaremachine learningminingphishing (Read more...) The post A week in security (May 14 – May 20) appeared first on Malwarebytes ... Read More
Vote for Malwarebytes Labs: European Security Blogger Awards 2018
Malwarebytes Labs has been nominated for the Best Corporate Security Blog in the 2018 European Security Blogger Awards. Cast your vote for your favorite blog, and spread the word! Categories: Malwarebytes Awards Malwarebytes news Tags: best corporate blogblogger awardseuropean security blogger awardsinfosec europe (Read more...) The post Vote for Malwarebytes ... Read More
Exploring the virtual worlds of advergaming
With a spot of tracking-related controversy ruffling feathers in gaming circles, now is a good time to become familiar with some of the advertising methods used for, and in, video games. Ladies and gents, welcome to advergaming. Categories: Conferences Security world Tags: advergaminganalyticsgamesgamingsecuritySocial Engineeringtracking (Read more...) The post Exploring the ... Read More
Netflix phish claims your membership is on hold
We take a look at a new Netflix phish in circulation, using the time-honored trick of claiming the recipient is about to lose access unless they hand over some personal information. Categories: Social engineering Threat analysis Tags: Appleemailemailsnetflixnetflix phishphishphishingscam (Read more...) The post Netflix phish claims your membership is on ... Read More
Twitter security snafu: change your passwords
A recent error caused passwords to be exposed internally at Twitter. As a precaution, they're advising all users to change their passwords. Read on to find out what happened, and what you can do about it. Categories: Cybercrime Privacy Tags: 2faloginpasswordstweetingtwittertwitter passwordstwitter security (Read more...) The post Twitter security snafu: ... Read More
