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Google warns some users that FancyBear’s been prowling around

Google has talked about blocking a FancyBear/APT28 themed targeted phish campaign. We look at what it's doing to keep users safe. Categories: Malwarebytes news Tags: APT28 attack fancybear gmail Google government nation state phish targeted *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2021/10/google-warns-some-users-that-fancybears-been-prowling-around/ ) )* The post Google warns some users that FancyBear’s been prowling around appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

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A week in security (Oct 4 – Oct 10)

A roundup of the week's security news and related happenings, for the week of October 4 - October 10. Categories: Malwarebytes news Tags: 5G Android android malware Apache. firefox mozilla National Cybersecuirty Awareness month Neiman Marcus Operation GhostShell ransomware Syniverse twitch *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2021/10/a-week-in-security-oct-4-oct-10-2021/ ) )* The post A week in security (Oct 4 – Oct 10) 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.

Facebook shoots own foot, hits Instagram and WhatsApp too

Why did Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp completely disappear for six hours? Categories: Malwarebytes news Tags: facebook Instagram whatsapp *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2021/10/facebook-shoots-own-foot-hits-instagram-and-whatsapp-too/ ) )* The post Facebook shoots own foot, hits Instagram and WhatsApp too appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

Criminals were inside Syniverse for 5 years before anyone noticed

Syniverse, the global exchange hub for carriers, has quietly revealed it has been compromised by hackers for years. Categories: Malwarebytes news Tags: America Movil AT&T China Mobile Karsten Nohl Syniverse T-Mobile telecomms telecommunications telefonica Verizon Vodafone *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2021/10/criminals-were-inside-syniverse-for-5-years-before-anyone-noticed/ ) )* The post Criminals were inside Syniverse for 5 years before anyone noticed appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

Windows 11 is out. Is it any good for security?

Malwarebytes Labs looks at Windows 11's most useful security features. Categories: Malwarebytes news Tags: windows windows 11 *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2021/10/windows-11-security/ ) )* The post Windows 11 is out. Is it any good for security? appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

The FCC moves to curb SIM swap attacks

The FCC wants carriers to adopt more secure methods of authenticating a customer before redirecting a phone number to a new device. Categories: Malwarebytes news Tags: 2fa FCC federal communications commission port-out fraud SIM swapping simjacking two-factor authentication *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2021/10/the-fcc-moves-to-curb-sim-swap-attacks/ ) )* The post The FCC moves to curb SIM swap attacks appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

Teaching cybersecurity skills to special needs children with Alana Robinson: Lock and Code S02E18

On Lock and Code this week, we speak with special education teacher Alana Robinson about cybersecurity lessons for special needs children. Categories: Malwarebytes news Tags: autism behavioral challenges child security online children children's privacy fake news internet safety for kids and teens learning disability special education special needs special needs children special needs cybersecurity special needs online safety *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2021/09/teaching-cybersecurity-skills-to-special-needs-children-with-alana-robinson-lock-and-code-s02e18/ ) )* The post Teaching cybersecurity skills to special needs children with Alana Robinson: Lock and Code S02E18 appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

Beware! Uber scam lures victims with alert from a real Uber number

A scammer is trying to trick Uber users into giving up their credit card details under the guise of a security alert SMS from a spoofed number. Categories: Malwarebytes news Tags: caller id phishing scam sms Uber *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2021/09/beware-uber-scam-lures-victims-with-alert-from-a-real-uber-number/ ) )* The post Beware! Uber scam lures victims with alert from a real Uber number appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

Uber security alert scam spoofs real Uber number—Watch out!

A scammer is trying to trick Uber users into giving up their credit card details under the guise of a security alert SMS from a spoofed number. Categories: Malwarebytes news Tags: caller id phishing scam sms Uber *( Read more... ( https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2021/09/beware-uber-scam-lures-victims-with-alert-from-a-real-uber-number/ ) )* The post Uber security alert scam spoofs real Uber number—Watch out! appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.