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Mobile scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, leaving people vulnerable to cybercriminals.   We recently reported on the ever-increasing number of scams that are created by AI-supported tools, with attackers crafting highly convincing phishing emails that target both individuals and businesses, resulting in devastating financial losses, reputational damage, and compromised personal data.   Elaborate sextortion scams

For the fourth time in its history, The North Face has notified customers that their account may have been compromised. This time, the company laid blame on a credential stuffing attack. The North Face is best known for its line of outdoor clothing, footwear, and related equipment. With an annual revenue of over $3 billion,

Remember juice jacking? It’s a term that crops up every couple of years to worry travelers. This spring has seen another spate of stories, including a new, more sophisticated form of attack. But how much of a threat is it, really? Juice jacking is where an attacker uses a malicious public USB charger to install

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Porn sites probed for allegedly failing to prevent minors from accessing content Take back control of your browser—Malwarebytes Browser Guard now blocks search hijacking attempts Deepfake-posting man faces huge $450,000 fine Fake AI video generator tools lure in Facebook and LinkedIn users to deliver malware New warning issued over toll

Four porn sites are being investigated by the European Commission under its Digital Services Act (DSA) for allegedly failing to verify its users’ ages properly. The Commission, which drafts and enforces the European Union’s laws, is focusing the lens on Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos with the investigation. It launched the inquiry after sending requests

Search hijacking, often referred to as browser hijacking, occurs when cybercriminals modify users’ browser settings without their consent. This often results in users being redirected to potentially malicious websites, such as fake customer service offerings.   Search hijacking commonly happens through free downloads, bundled software, or fake browser extensions that pose as helpful tools.   These attacks can