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LG smart TVs can listen to you even when they’re off, report says

Consumer advocacy organizations recommend turning off ACR and any other unnecessary data collection features on smart TVs

The Independent UK · Sep 8

LG TVs Could Record You While Appearing off if Hacked, Researchers Show

LG TVs Could Record You While Appearing off if Hacked, Researchers Show

An investigation reveals that compromised LG smart TVs could record audio, posing security risks. Researchers recommend disconnecting these TVs from the internet until vulnerabilities are addressed.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7

The Job Interview From Hell: How a Fake Recruiter Stole £18,000 in Hours as Fake Indeed Apps Spread Spyware

The Job Interview From Hell: How a Fake Recruiter Stole £18,000 in Hours as Fake Indeed Apps Spread Spyware

A job seeker lost £18,000 ($24,300) in hours after a fake recruiter scam, as experts warn fraudulent Indeed interview apps are spreading spyware.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7

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'GTA 6' Fake Demo Brings Malware to PCs Amidst Netflix Extended Look

Grand Theft Auto 6's fake demo brings malware to PCs, and unofficial ones have been spreading online amidst Netflix extended look.

Player One · Aug 28

McAfee+ Premium review: Comprehensive online and offline protection at a low starting price

McAfee+ Premium offers comprehensive online and offline protection against viruses and scams. It's user-friendly, and the starting price is reasonable, too.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 18

Instagram’s AI image generator alarms privacy experts

Instagram users should check privacy settings after rollout of new Meta AI image generator, advocates warn

The Guardian - US · Jul 9

GTA VI fans beware — experts warn 'a new wave of scam websites' is offering early access, but just stealing your bank details instead

Cybercriminals are exploiting GTA VI anticipation with fake beta programmes designed to steal money, credentials, and personal information.

TechRadar · Jun 27

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GTA 6 fans are getting tricked by early access scams

GTA 6 fans are getting tricked by early access scams

Grand Theft Auto is ‘perfect bait’ for scammers, researchers say

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Grand Theft Auto 6 'VIP early access' scam sites are already popping up, Malwarebytes warns

Grand Theft Auto 6 'VIP early access' scam sites are already popping up, Malwarebytes warns

Don't fall for it.

PC Gamer · Jun 23

Free World Cup Streams Are Actually Malware Traps as More Than 40 Scam Sites Are Exposed

Free World Cup Streams Are Actually Malware Traps as More Than 40 Scam Sites Are Exposed

Cybercriminals exploit football fans with fake World Cup streaming sites. Learn to identify scams, avoid malicious ads, and protect your online security while enjoying the matches safely.

International Business Times UK · Jun 17

Malwarebytes review: One of the most user-friendly and comprehensive antivirus software suites

Malwarebytes review: One of the most user-friendly and comprehensive antivirus software suites

Malwarebytes is extremely intuitive, and it provides robust protection against modern cyberthreats thanks to Scam Guard and Digital Footprint Scanner.

Tom’s Guide · May 24

Bizarre Facebook scam falsely offers Aldi “meat boxes” for under $10 — but just steals your card details

Bizarre Facebook scam falsely offers Aldi “meat boxes” for under $10 — but just steals your card details

If you're getting a box of meat for a price of a sandwich, it's probably a scam, researchers explain.

TechRadar · May 22

"Zero detections across 69 engines": A fake Windows 11 24H2 update is slipping past antivirus to try and steal your passwords

"Zero detections across 69 engines": A fake Windows 11 24H2 update is slipping past antivirus to try and steal your passwords

Hackers disguise malware as a Windows 11 update, tricking users into downloading password‑stealing software.

Windows Central · Apr 14

Fake Windows Support website offers 'cumulative update' for version 24H2 but delivers password-stealing malware that can avoid anti-virus detection

Fake Windows Support website offers 'cumulative update' for version 24H2 but delivers password-stealing malware that can avoid anti-virus detection

Stay safe, folks.

PC Gamer · Apr 13

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TechRadar · Apr 6

Malwarebytes just proved its no-logs VPN policy is the real deal

Malwarebytes has successfully passed its first independent no-logs audit, opening up its VPN infrastructure to X41 D-Sec. Here's why this "white-box" assessment is a massive win for user privacy.

TechRadar · Mar 30

Another worrying macOS malware scheme has been discovered — here's how to stay safe

Malwarebytes discovers Infiniti Stealer - a new piece of malware targeting macOS devices.

PC Gamer · Mar 19

Fake Pudgy Penguins phishing page 'plays dead' when it thinks it's being probed to avoid detection

The Web3 game launched just last month.

TechRadar · Mar 9

'macOS is becoming a more attractive target, and the tools attackers use are becoming more capable and more professional': Experts warn 'convincing' fake CleanMyMac installs target Apple users to empty crypto wallets

A fake website, a ClickFix, and an infostealer, are all parts of a highly convincing crypto theft campaign.

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Windows Central · Mar 4

Edge users are being targeted by a fake Google security prompt that steals data — No bug or exploit required makes this hack particularly nasty

Malwarebytes has published findings of a new type of malware that uses a fake Google Account security alert to steal data and compromise entire networks. Here's what you need to know (and how to remove it).

PC Gamer · Mar 4

Malwarebytes says a fake Google Account security page is distributing 'what may be one of the most fully featured browser-based surveillance toolkits we have observed in the wild'

A particularly nasty RAT.

TechRadar · Mar 3

This new phishing campaign uses a fake Google Account security page to steal passcodes and more

Hackers don't need an app to steal login credentials anymore - a PWA will do.

Reason · Feb 24

Does Section 230 Immunize Twitter's Knowing Possession of Child Sex Abuse Materials?

A recently filed cert petition presents this important issue to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Windows Central · Feb 11

Downloaded 7‑Zip from the wrong site? That “installer” might’ve turned your PC into a proxy bot

A convincing fake 7-Zip website is distributing a trojanized installer that quietly enrolls infected PCs into a residential proxy network without obvious warning signs.

TechRadar · Feb 3

Malwarebytes and ChatGPT team up to check all of those suspicious texts, emails, and URLs with one simple phrase

Malwarebytes and ChatGPT are teaming up to provide quick, easy, and free scam checking with just one simple phrase

International Business Times UK · Jan 20

Unpatched iPhones Exposed to Real Risk From Safari Flaw — See Which Devices Are Most Affected

A critical Safari flaw could put unpatched iPhones at risk, especially older models; here's what devices are most vulnerable and why updating matters.

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