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Redline, Vidar and Raccoon Malware Stole 1 Billion Passwords in 2024

Specops 2025 Breached Password Report reveals over 1 billion passwords stolen by malware in the past year, exposing…

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Tunneling Flaws Put VPNs, CDNs and Routers at Risk Globally

Millions of devices, including home routers, VPN servers, and CDNs are vulnerable to exploitation due to critical flaws…

Phishing Attacks Are the Most Common Smartphone Security Issue for Consumers

New hands-on testing results show that most devices are unable to catch phishing emails, texts, or calls, leaving users at risk.

Telegram-Based “Sneaky 2FA” Phishing Kit Targets Microsoft 365 Accounts

Sneaky 2FA: New Phishing-as-a-Service targets Microsoft 365, leveraging sophisticated evasion techniques and a Telegram-based platform to steal credentials.…

A week in security (January 13 – January 19)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Last week on ThreatDown: Stay safe!

How to Get Around the US TikTok Ban

TikTok is now unavailable in the United States—and getting around the ban isn’t as simple as using a VPN. Here’s what you need to know.

Has the TikTok Ban Already Backfired on US Cybersecurity?

The Supreme Court has affirmed TikTok's ban in the US, which has its users in revolt and is creating a whole new set of national cybersecurity concerns.

Employees Enter Sensitive Data Into GenAI Prompts Far Too Often

The propensity for users to enter customer data, source code, employee benefits information, financial data, and more into ChatGPT, Copilot, and others is racking up real risk for enterprises.

Leveraging Behavioral Insights to Counter LLM-Enabled Hacking

As LLMs broaden access to hacking and diversify attack strategies, understanding the thought processes behind these innovations will be vital for bolstering IT defenses.

Passwords: a thin line between love and hate

Unless you have been gifted with a photographic memory, this is likely going to sound very familiar. Picture it: You’re away from your desk and you need to access one of your apps from your phone. You attempt to sign in and get the dreaded message: “the username and password entered do not match our records.” Thus begins the time-consuming process of requesting a password reset, including coming up with a new password that doesn’t match something you’ve already used in the past. Despite the frustration you feel, passwords have been the cornerstone of keeping our online data secure fo