There was no data breach, Instagram says 2026-01-12 at 13:20 By Zeljka Zorz News of a possible Instagram data breach spread over the weekend after Malwarebytes reported that cybercriminals had stolen sensitive information from 17.5 million Instagram accounts, potentially leading to a surge in password reset requests. Users have been complaining last week about receiving […]
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Fake spam filter alerts are hitting inboxes 2025-11-13 at 19:02 By Zeljka Zorz A new phishing campaign is attempting to trick users into believing they’ve missed important emails, security researchers are warning. The emails The bogus email alerts look like they are coming from the recipient’s email domain, and falsely claim that due to a […]
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Infosec products of the month: July 2025 2025-08-01 at 07:03 By Sinisa Markovic Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Akeyless, At-Bay, Barracuda Networks, Bitdefender, Cynomi, Darwinium, DigitalOcean, Immersive, Lepide, Malwarebytes, ManageEngine, NETSCOUT, PlexTrac, Scamnetic, Seemplicity, Socure, StealthCores, Stellar Cyber, Tosibox, Tracer AI, and Zenni Optical. Darwinium […]
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New infosec products of the week: July 25, 2025 2025-07-25 at 07:02 By Sinisa Markovic Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Akeyless, Bitdefender, Malwarebytes, ManageEngine, PlexTrac, and Seemplicity. PlexTrac Workflow Automation Engine enhancements accelerate time to remediation PlexTrac launched enhanced Workflow Automation Engine, a major product […]
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Malwarebytes introduces security module designed to combat email-based threats 2025-07-22 at 16:57 By Industry News Malwarebytes announced the expansion of its ThreatDown product family with the launch of a new email security module designed to combat email-based threats. ThreatDown Email Security, powered by IRONSCALES‘ adaptive AI technology, extends protection beyond the endpoint—enabling users to manage […]
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Infosec products of the month: June 2025 2025-06-27 at 07:01 By Sinisa Markovic Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Akamai, AttackIQ, Barracuda Networks, BigID, Bitdefender, Contrast Security, Cymulate, Dashlane, Embed Security, Fortanix, Fortinet, Jumio, Lemony, Malwarebytes, SpecterOps, StackHawk, Stellar Cyber, Sumsub, Thales, Tines, Vanta, and Varonis. […]
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44% of mobile users encounter scams every day 2025-06-12 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Nearly half of of mobile users encounter mobile scams daily, with people in the US and UK more likely to be targeted than those in other regions, according to Malwarebytes. Most users say it’s hard to tell a scam from […]
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New infosec products of the week: June 6, 2025 2025-06-06 at 07:01 By Sinisa Markovic Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Akamai, AttackIQ, Barracuda Networks, Bitdefender, Fortinet, Malwarebytes, and Varonis. Bitdefender unifies security, risk management, and compliance in a single platform Bitdefender announced GravityZone Compliance Manager, […]
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Malwarebytes Scam Guard spots and avoids potential scams 2025-06-03 at 16:49 By Industry News Malwarebytes launched Scam Guard, an AI-powered digital safety companion that provides real-time feedback on scams, threats and malware alongside digital safety recommendations. Whether it’s a suspicious text, DM, email, image or link, Scam Guard offers judgment-free, personalized advice to help users […]
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Wave of tech layoffs leads to more job scams 2025-05-08 at 08:06 By Sinisa Markovic The tech industry is experiencing significant layoffs, leaving thousands of IT and cybersecurity professionals in search of new employment opportunities. Unfortunately, as these individuals search for new opportunities, scammers are actively preying on them. Losing a job, especially when you […]
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Malicious ads target Semrush users to steal Google account credentials 2025-03-21 at 14:35 By Zeljka Zorz Cyber crooks are exploiting users’ interest in Semrush, a popular SEO, advertising, and market research SaaS platform, to steal their Google account credentials. The fraudulent campaign Malwarebytes researchers have spotted a campaign consisting of a slew of malicious ads […]
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FBI: Free file converter sites and tools deliver malware 2025-03-18 at 13:35 By Zeljka Zorz Malware peddlers are increasingly targeting users who are searching for free file converter services (websites) and tools, the FBI’s Denver Field Office has warned earlier this month. “To conduct this scheme, cyber criminals across the globe are using any type […]
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Ransomware in 2024: New players, bigger payouts, and smarter tactics 2024-12-19 at 06:03 By Help Net Security In 2024, ransomware remained the top cybersecurity threat to organizations worldwide. New groups filled the void left by law enforcement crackdowns, targeting businesses with record-breaking ransom demands and sophisticated tactics. In this article, you will find excerpts from […]
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Malwarebytes Browser Guard updates block unwanted and unsafe content 2024-10-03 at 16:46 By Industry News Malwarebytes released new features for Browser Guard, its free browser extension for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari that blocks content identified as potentially unwanted and unsafe. Users will now receive a pop-up alert if a website was involved in a […]
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Infosec products of the month: September 2024 2024-10-01 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Absolute, anecdotes, ArmorCode, Binarly, Bitdefender, Druva, F5 Networks, Gcore, Guardsquare, Huntress, Ketch, LOKKER, Malwarebytes, NETGEAR, Nudge Security, Prompt Security, Rapid7, Revenera, Skyhigh Security, Strivacity, Tenable, Trellix, […]
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New infosec products of the week: September 27, 2024 2024-09-27 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Absolute, ArmorCode, Bitdefender, Guardsquare, Malwarebytes, NETGEAR, and Nudge Security. Bitdefender debuts GravityZone PHASR, enhancing security through user behavior analysis GravityZone PHASR enables security teams […]
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Malwarebytes Personal Data Remover protects user privacy 2024-09-25 at 16:48 By Industry News Malwarebytes introduced its latest consumer product, Personal Data Remover, designed to protect user privacy by assisting users with the deletion of personal information from data broker databases and people search sites. This new solution offers regular monitoring to ensure individuals’ data remains […]
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Ransomware attacks escalate as critical sectors struggle to keep up 2024-09-04 at 06:03 By Help Net Security Ransomware remains a concerning cybersecurity threat, with attacks becoming more frequent, severe, and costly. Recent reports highlight alarming trends, including increased attacks on critical sectors like healthcare, education, and manufacturing. The US, leading in global ransomware incidents, faces […]
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Most ransomware attacks occur between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. 2024-08-22 at 07:02 By Help Net Security There’s been an alarming increase in ransomware attacks over the past year, alongside significant shifts in the tactics and strategies employed by cybercriminals that underscore the necessity for organizations to implement around-the-clock monitoring and investigation of suspicious behaviors, […]
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Tech support scammers impersonate Google via malicious search ads 2024-08-16 at 14:01 By Zeljka Zorz Google Search ads that target users looking for Google’s own services lead them to spoofed sites and Microsoft and Apple tech support scams. The fake Google Search ads (Source: Malwarebytes) “In this particular scheme, all web resources used from start […]
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