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Firefox reveals sponsored ad “suggestions” in search and address bar

Firefox Suggest will now deliver sponsored content "suggestions" when users type into the URL address and search bar. Categories: Privacy Tags: Brave firefox mozilla safari third-party cookies third-party tracking *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/privacy-2/2021/10/firefox-reveals-sponsored-ad-suggestions-in-search-and-address-bar/ ) )* The post Firefox reveals sponsored ad “suggestions” in search and address bar appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

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At long last, Microsoft is disabling Excel 4.0 macros by default

After 29 years of support-by-default, Microsoft is disabling a macro language that almost nobody uses, apart from malware writers. Categories: Reports Tags: 4.0 backward compatibility excel macro microsoft VBA xlm *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/reports/2021/10/at-long-last-microsoft-is-disabling-excel-4-0-macros-by-default/ ) )* The post At long last, Microsoft is disabling Excel 4.0 macros by default appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

Making better cybersecurity training: Q&A with Malwarebytes expert Kelsey Prichard

Malwarebytes cybersecurity training expert Kelsey Prichard talks about how she develops smart, engaging trainings in this Q&A. Categories: Awareness Tags: Be Cyber Smart cisa cybersecurity training Malwarebytes national cybersecurity awareness month NCSAM security training sticky cybersecurity training *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/awareness/2021/10/making-better-cybersecurity-training-qa-with-malwarebytes-expert-kelsey-prichard/ ) )* The post Making better cybersecurity training: Q&A with Malwarebytes expert Kelsey Prichard appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

Discord scammers lure victims with promise of free Nitro subscriptions

We look at some Discord scams doing the rounds, and also provide some tips to help you avoid losing your account. Categories: Scams Tags: discord fake nitro phish phisher phishing scam *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/scams/2021/10/discord-scammers-lure-victims-with-promise-of-free-nitro-subscriptions/ ) )* The post Discord scammers lure victims with promise of free Nitro subscriptions appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

GnuPG fixes a problem with Let’s Encrypt certificate chain validation

On September 30 part of the internet broke due to a certificate expiration date. One of the contributing problems has now been fixed by GnuPG. Categories: Reports Tags: digital certificates GnuPG Let's Encrypt openpgp ssl certificate *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/reports/2021/10/gnupg-fixes-a-problem-with-lets-encrypt-certificate-chain-validation/ ) )* The post GnuPG fixes a problem with Let’s Encrypt certificate chain validation appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

US Navy ship Facebook page hijacked to stream video games

It may seem funny, but there are serious implications to hijacking a Facebook page. Categories: Hacking Tags: Age of Empires facebook Facebook compromise Fort Bragg Navy warship password manager passwords social media security Task & Purpose twitter US Navy USS Kidd *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/hacking-2/2021/10/us-navy-ship-facebook-page-hijacked-to-stream-video-games/ ) )* The post US Navy ship Facebook page hijacked to stream video games appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

Stop. Do you really need another security tool?

Too many tools, and too much complexity, is holding back security. Categories: Malwarebytes news *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2021/10/stop-do-you-really-need-another-security-tool/ ) )* The post Stop. Do you really need another security tool? appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

Google to auto-enrol users, YouTubers into 2SV

Before the end of 2021, expect to log in to your Google account using a two-step verification (2SV) process whether you like it or not. Categories: Privacy Tags: 2fa 2SV AbdelKarim Mardini cybersecurity awareness month Google Google Identity Service Google Smart Lock App Guemmy Kim Titan Security Key two-factor authentication two-step verification World Password Day *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/privacy-2/2021/10/google-to-auto-enrol-users-youtubers-into-2sv/ ) )* The post Google to auto-enrol users, YouTubers into 2SV appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

What special needs kids need to stay safe online

Special needs children can use the Internet safely every day with the right encouragement, guidance, tailored lessons, and gamification. Categories: Awareness Tags: internet safety online safety special needs special needs children special needs cybersecurity special needs Internet safety special needs online safety *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/awareness/2021/10/what-special-needs-kids-need-to-stay-safe-online/ ) )* The post What special needs kids need to stay safe online appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

[update]Patch now! Apache fixes zero-day vulnerability in HTTP Server

Two vulnerabilities have been patched for Apache HTTP server. One of these vulnerabilities was exploited in the wild. Categories: Exploits and vulnerabilities Tags: 2.4.49 apache HTTP Server cve-2021-41524 CVE-2021-41773 shodan *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/exploits-and-vulnerabilities/2021/10/apache-http/ ) )* The post [update]Patch now! Apache fixes zero-day vulnerability in HTTP Server appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.