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We deep-dive into the possible privacy and security issues which may arise from the future launch of Facebook's Meta project. Categories: Privacy Tags: advergaming advertising adverts augmented reality facebook meta oculus virtual reality vr *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/privacy-2/2021/11/zuckerbergs-metaverse-and-the-possible-privacy-and-security-concerns/ ) )* The post Zuckerberg’s Metaverse, and the possible privacy and security concerns appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

Google has patched 39 vulnerabilities, some of which are rated as critical and one that may be under limited, targeted exploitation. Categories: Exploits and vulnerabilities Tags: Android TV CVE-2-21-0930 CVE-2021-0889 CVE-2021-0918 CVE-2021-0930 CVE-2021-1048 CVE-2021-1924 CVSS eop heap overflow MediaTek patch levels qualcomm rce UAF *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/exploits-and-vulnerabilities/2021/11/google-patches-zero-day-vulnerability-and-others-in-android/ ) )* The post Google patches zero-day vulnerability, and others, in Android appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

What is Twitch? We take a look at the incredibly popular streaming platform, along with some of the more common scams targeting its users. Categories: 101 Tags: gaming malware phishing prime prime gaming safety scams spam streaming twitch twitch prime video games *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2021/11/what-is-twitch/ ) )* The post What is Twitch? appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

Apple's "also ran" browser might be the most important bulwark we have against a Google Chrome hegemony. Categories: Privacy Tags: Apple privacy safari *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/privacy/2021/11/is-apples-safari-browser-the-last-best-hope-for-web-privacy/ ) )* The post Is Apple’s Safari browser the last, best hope for web privacy? appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

Recovering from a ransomware attack shouldn't be a mysterious process. A sysadmin reveals all the best guidance to get through it. Categories: Ransomware Tags: backups emotet lock and code lock and code podcast Northshore School District podcast ransomware ransomware recovery Ransomware Task Force ryuk Ryuk ransomware trickbot *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/ransomware/2021/11/lessons-from-a-real-life-ransomware-attack/ ) )* The post Lessons from a real-life ransomware attack appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

High end jewelry store Graff has suffered a ransomware attack where private data of celebrities were exfiltrated. Categories: Ransomware Tags: conti Graff Oprah ransomware *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/ransomware/2021/11/celebrity-jewelry-house-graff-falls-victim-to-ransomware/ ) )* The post Celebrity jewelry house Graff falls victim to ransomware appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

A roundup of the previous week's blog posts, and the most important and interesting security events and happenings. Categories: A week in security Tags: awis hackers malware phishing roundup week in security *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/a-week-in-security/2021/11/a-week-in-security-oct-25-oct-31-2021/ ) )* The post A week in security (Oct 25 – Oct 31) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

This blog post was authored by Hasherezade Twice in the past (2017, 2018) we published a Capture-The-Flag challenge dedicated to aspiring malware analysts. Each time it was a Windows executable, containing up to 3 stages to break, in order to get the final flag. The goal of the crackme was to provide an exercise where... Categories: Threat Intelligence Tags: crackme malware *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/threat-intelligence/2021/10/the-return-of-the-malwarebytes-crackme/ ) )* The post The return of the Malwarebytes CrackMe appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

We look at a recent WordPress plugin compromise, explain what it is, and also what you have to do to ensure your blog and visitors are safe. Categories: Exploits and vulnerabilities Tags: api compromise key optinmonster redirect wordpress *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/exploits-and-vulnerabilities/2021/10/update-your-optinmonster-wordpress-plugin-immediately/ ) )* The post Update your OptinMonster WordPress plugin immediately appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

One of the hands-on experts from our forums shares their advice on how to protect your data, security, and privacy. Categories: Malwarebytes news Tags: data privacy security tips *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2021/10/tips-to-protect-your-data-security-and-privacy-from-an-hands-on-expert/ ) )* The post Tips to protect your data, security, and privacy from a hands-on expert appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.