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November 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Any username and password typed into the fake login page will go straight to the hackers.
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 2:10 PM
Attackers are taking advantage of the job market by using fake interviews to deliver malware.
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 7:01 PM
Would you store your passport on your phone?
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 4:51 PM
Google is suing the Chinese phishing platform 'Lighthouse,' which sends fake toll fee texts to lure victims to websites that steal personal and credit card information for further financial fraud.
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 11:18 PM
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November 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Companies often use algorithms to set their prices that rely heavily on customers’ personal data. Now, the state of New York is requiring companies to disclose their pricing practices when using customer data.

Are you paying more than other people? NY cracks down on surveillance pricing
New York is calling out data-driven pricing, where algorithms use your clicks, location and search history to tweak what you pay.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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.
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 10:43 AM
This nasty phishing trick looks like a legitimate email asking you to review messages blocked by your spam filter, but it's actually a cleverly disguised phishing email.
Phishing emails disguised as spam filter alerts are stealing logins
Think twice before clicking that "Secure Message" alert from your organization's spam filters. It might be a phish built to steal your credentials.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Cybercriminals are spoofing “email delivery” notifications to look like they came from spam filters inside your own organization. The goal is to lure you to a phishing site that steals login credentials.
Phishing emails disguised as spam filter alerts are stealing logins
Think twice before clicking that "Secure Message" alert from your organization's spam filters. It might be a phish built to steal your credentials.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM
‼️ Windows users, update now ‼️

Microsoft releases an important security update that fixes serious security issues.
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 5:10 PM
Discover how Malwarebytes detects and blocks network-based ransomware attacks that bypass traditional ransomware protection.
How Malwarebytes stops the ransomware attack that most security software can't see
Discover how Malwarebytes detects and blocks network-based ransomware attacks that bypass traditional ransomware protection.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Got a Samsung phone? You're gonna want to update.
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 11:54 PM
Don't fall for this phishing scam that claims your lost iPhone has been found. It's actually an attempt to steal your Apple ID.

Learn more about this scam and how to stay safe if your iPhone is stolen in our latest article.
Stolen iPhones are locked tight, until scammers phish your Apple ID credentials
Stolen iPhones are hard to hack, so thieves are phishing the owners instead. How fake ‘Find My’ messages trick victims into sharing their Apple ID login.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
No one likes an unwanted guest. 😶

Malwarebytes for Windows now alerts you to Remote Desktop Programs installed on your machine, letting you know about programs on your device that attackers and tech support scammers could use to access your device and steal sensitive information.
November 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Even a sloppy, low-skill phish can wreck your day. We go under the hood of this basic credential-harvesting campaign.
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 2:02 PM
Criminals are renting out spyware like a subscription service, complete with simple, step-by-step guides so that even novice attackers can use it.
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 5:07 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
You won’t actually get a Walmart voucher. All you’ll lose is your data.
Watch out for Walmart gift card scams
The only thing you’re winning here is a spot on marketing lists you never asked to join.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Malwarebytes achieves a perfect 100% score in AV-Comparatives’ Stalkerware Test 2025, demonstrating our dedication to keeping your privacy and security protected.
Malwarebytes scores 100% in AV Comparatives Stalkerware Test 2025
AV-Comparatives tested thirteen well-known mobile security apps for Android against stalkerware and Malwarebytes achieved a perfect score
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November 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Clickfix campaigns trick users into running malware by using fake CAPTCHA pages and copying malicious commands to their clipboards.
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 3:35 PM
Cybercriminals are targeting the trucking and logistics industry by impersonating brands and rerouting shipments to steal valuable cargo.
Hackers commit highway robbery, stealing cargo and goods
There’s a modern-day train heist happening across America, and some of the bandana-masked robbers are sitting behind a screen.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:50 PM
A new Android malware uses NFC technology to perform unauthorized ATM withdrawals and drains victims’ bank accounts.

Here's how to stay safe.
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 8:02 PM
Hackers targeted UK water systems five times since 2024, raising concerns about critical infrastructure defenses worldwide.
Cyberattacks on UK water systems reveal rising risks to critical infrastructure
New data shows hackers targeted UK water systems five times since 2024, raising concerns about critical infrastructure defenses worldwide.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Apple fixes 50 security flaws in iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, Apple TVs, Safari, and Xcode.
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 5:47 PM