MetallicaMVP
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Blogger, main interests are cybersecurity and privacy. Dutch, fluent in English and German. Can manage a casual conversation in French.
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out
A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here's how to turn it off.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Mac users warned about new DigitStealer information stealer for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Mac users warned about new DigitStealer information stealer
DigitStealer is a new infostealer built for macOS, and it stands out for being smarter than most. Here's how it works and how to stay safe.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Mac users warned about new DigitStealer information stealer for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Chrome zero-day under active attack: visiting the wrong site could hijack your browser for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Chrome zero-day under active attack: visiting the wrong site could hijack your browser
Google has released an update to patch two high-severity vulnerabilities, one of which is already under active exploitation.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Chrome zero-day under active attack: visiting the wrong site could hijack your browser for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Why it matters when your online order is drop-shipped for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Why it matters when your online order is drop-shipped
Those too-good-to-be-true online deals often come from drop-shipping sellers, and that can leave you holding all the risk.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Why it matters when your online order is drop-shipped for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Scammers are sending bogus copyright warnings to steal your X login for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Scammers are sending bogus copyright warnings to steal your X login
A copyright violation sounds serious, so cybercriminals are faking messages from the DMCA to lure you into handing over your X credentials.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Scammers are sending bogus copyright warnings to steal your X login for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Be careful responding to unexpected job interviews for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Be careful responding to unexpected job interviews
Contacted out of the blue for a virtual interview? Be cautious. Attackers are using fake interviews to slip malware onto your device.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Be careful responding to unexpected job interviews for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Your passport, now on your iPhone. Helpful or risky? for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Your passport, now on your iPhone. Helpful or risky?
Apple's Digital ID makes travel smoother and saves you from digging for documents, but it comes with privacy and security trade-offs. We break down the pros and cons.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Your passport, now on your iPhone. Helpful or risky? for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
1 million victims, 17,500 fake sites: Google takes on toll-fee scammers for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
1 million victims, 17,500 fake sites: Google takes on toll-fee scammers
Google’s suing Lighthouse, a Chinese Phishing-as-a-Service platform in the fight against text-message scams.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
1 million victims, 17,500 fake sites: Google takes on toll-fee scammers for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
We opened a fake invoice and fell down a retro XWorm-shaped wormhole for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/threats...
We opened a fake invoice and fell down a retro XWorm-shaped wormhole
In 2025, receiving a .vbs “invoice” is like finding a floppy disk in your mailbox. It's retro, suspicious, and definitely not something you should run.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
We opened a fake invoice and fell down a retro XWorm-shaped wormhole for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/threats...
Update now: November Patch Tuesday fixes Windows zero-day exploited in the wild for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Update now: November Patch Tuesday fixes Windows zero-day exploited in the wild
This month’s Windows update closes several major security holes, including one that’s already being used by attackers. Make sure your PC is up to date.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Update now: November Patch Tuesday fixes Windows zero-day exploited in the wild for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Patch now: Samsung zero-day lets attackers take over your phone for Malwarerebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Patch now: Samsung zero-day lets attackers take over your phone
A critical vulnerability that affects Samsung mobile devices was exploited in the wild to distribute LANDFALL spyware.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Patch now: Samsung zero-day lets attackers take over your phone for Malwarerebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
How credentials get stolen in seconds, even with a script-kiddie-level phish for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/threat-...
How credentials get stolen in seconds, even with a script-kiddie-level phish
Even a sloppy, low-skill phish can wreck your day. We go under the hood of this basic credential-harvesting campaign.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
How credentials get stolen in seconds, even with a script-kiddie-level phish for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/threat-...
Fantasy Hub is spyware for rent—complete with fake app kits and support for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Fantasy Hub is spyware for rent—complete with fake app kits and support
Fantasy Hub RAT-for-rent hides in fake Android apps, stealing logins, PINs, and messages—all with a single SMS permission.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Fantasy Hub is spyware for rent—complete with fake app kits and support for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Fake CAPTCHA sites now have tutorial videos to help victims install malware for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Fake CAPTCHA sites now have tutorial videos to help victims install malware
New ClickFix campaign pages use embedded videos to helpfully walk users through the process of infecting their own systems.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Fake CAPTCHA sites now have tutorial videos to help victims install malware for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Android malware steals your card details and PIN to make instant ATM withdrawals for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Android malware steals your card details and PIN to make instant ATM withdrawals
Forget card skimmers—this Android malware uses your phone’s NFC to help criminals pull cash straight from ATMs.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Android malware steals your card details and PIN to make instant ATM withdrawals for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Apple patches 50 security flaws—update now for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Apple patches 50 security flaws—update now
Apple has patched nearly 50 security flaws across iPhones, Macs, Safari and more. Some could expose your data or let hackers in, so don’t wait to update.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Apple patches 50 security flaws—update now for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
“Sneaky” new Android malware takes over your phone, hiding in fake news and ID apps for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
"Sneaky" new Android malware takes over your phone, hiding in fake news and ID apps
Think you’re just checking the news? A particularly sneaky Android Trojan has other plans—like stealing your banking details.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:58 PM
“Sneaky” new Android malware takes over your phone, hiding in fake news and ID apps for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Ransomware gang claims Conduent breach: what you should watch for next for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Ransomware gang claims Conduent breach: what you should watch for next
A reminder that one supplier’s breach can ripple far, fueling phishing and ID theft long after the news fades.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Ransomware gang claims Conduent breach: what you should watch for next for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Fake PayPal invoice from Geek Squad is a tech support scam for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Fake PayPal invoice from Geek Squad is a tech support scam
Tina Pal wants a word about your PayPal account—but it's a scam. Here’s how to spot the red flags and what to do if you’ve already called.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Fake PayPal invoice from Geek Squad is a tech support scam for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
OpenAI’s Atlas browser leaves the door wide open to prompt injection for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
OpenAI's Atlas browser leaves the door wide open to prompt injection
By blending search and chat in one field, OpenAI’s Atlas has made browsing more convenient—and more dangerous.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
OpenAI’s Atlas browser leaves the door wide open to prompt injection for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Gmail breach panic? It’s a misunderstanding, not a hack for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Gmail breach panic? It’s a misunderstanding, not a hack
No, Gmail wasn’t hacked. But a flood of old stolen credentials on the dark web sparked headlines suggesting otherwise. Here’s what really happened.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Gmail breach panic? It’s a misunderstanding, not a hack for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
School’s AI system mistakes a bag of chips for a gun for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
School's AI system mistakes a bag of chips for a gun
“I don’t think a chip bag should be mistaken for a gun,” said the student, as eight police cars showed up to take down him and his Doritos.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
School’s AI system mistakes a bag of chips for a gun for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Around 70 countries sign new UN Cybercrime Convention—but not everyone’s on board for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Around 70 countries sign new UN Cybercrime Convention—but not everyone’s on board
A global deal to fight cybercrime sounds sensible—but critics warn it could expand surveillance and criminalize researchers.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Around 70 countries sign new UN Cybercrime Convention—but not everyone’s on board for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Phishing scam uses fake death notices to trick LastPass users for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Phishing scam uses fake death notices to trick LastPass users
LastPass is warning that phishers are exploiting the digital will feature to trick people into handing over their master passwords.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Phishing scam uses fake death notices to trick LastPass users for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Is AI moving faster than its safety net? for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Is AI moving faster than its safety net?
From agentic browsers to chat assistants, the same tools built to help us can also expose us.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Is AI moving faster than its safety net? for Malwarebytes Labs www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...