A week in security (August 31 – September 6)
Brief
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs:
- The hidden work of modernizing Malwarebytes
- X Money rollout linked to password-reset attacks
- Free streaming boxes may be routing criminal traffic through your home
- StreamRat Android malware spreads through Meta and TikTok ads
- Your phone or computer may soon ask how old you are
- Tech support scams look different now. Here’s what to watch for
- Scammers are getting smarter about where they target you
- Two critical Chrome flaws put users at risk on malicious websites
- 153M+ driver’s licenses for sale on new dark web platform
- Your AI chats could be used in court
- Fake GTA 6 leaked copy drains your crypto wallet
- TerminalFix looks like ClickFix, but delivers a very different payload
- Infostealers are hijacking Claude accounts at users’ expense
- McKesson confirms cyber incident after ShinyHunters claims patient-data theft
Stay safe!