Malwarebytes

06/02/2026

California has sued the former shell of DNA testing company 23andMe over alleged security failures and misleading statements surrounding its 2023 data breach.

What began with stolen passwords ended with the exposure of nearly seven million users' DNA-related data, according to California's lawsuit.

06/02/2026

Cybercriminals manage to buy advertising space and use it to defraud gamers.

"Your device is infected!" Fake account warnings and virus alerts are turning some in-game ads into malware traps.

06/01/2026

A fake BlueWallet download tricks Mac users into running malware that steals passwords, crypto wallets, and clipboard data.

06/01/2026

Your phone needs a cleanup.

Malwarebytes Android Junk Cleaner scans your phone for leftover files, temporary data, and outdated caches that build up and slow down your device.

Introducing Android Junk Cleaner. It scans your phone for leftover files, temporary data, and outdated caches that build up and slow down your device.

05/30/2026

Bad news: cybercriminals are abusing Adobe infrastructure in a phishing campaign that appears to be a business inquiry via LinkedIn, but is actually a password stealer.

Good news: Malwarebytes Browser Guard stops the scam before it starts.

Check out our research.

Phishers are stealing LinkedIn credentials while abusing Adobe Target to track victims and redirect them to real LinkedIn pages.

05/29/2026

World Cup scammers have been preparing for this moment just like the 48 teams have. Except their playbook includes fake crypto coins, phishing sites disguised as FIFA pages, and fraudulent ticket sales.

We share our insights on what scams fans are facing and tips to keep you and your data safe while enjoying the World Cup in PCMag.

From counterfeit FIFA merch to malicious betting apps, scammers are targeting soccer fans online. Here's how to spot the biggest scams before they cost you money or data.

05/29/2026

Signal users are being targeted in a new phishing campaign.

Cybercriminals are impersonating Signal Support to steal backup recovery keys, giving them access to every message the victim has ever sent.

Cybercriminals are impersonating Signal Support to steal backup recovery keys, giving them access to victims' entire message archives.

05/28/2026

Starting in June, Secure Boot certificates that have shipped inside Windows since 2011 begin to expire.

Good news: You probably won’t need to do anything.

Bad news: Some older devices may not receive the latest security updates.

Here’s what’s going on and why it matters.

Windows is replacing old Secure Boot certificates, and some older PCs could miss future security protections if the update fails.

05/28/2026

AI-powered scams are no longer a future threat. They’re here, and they’re getting more convincing every day. From cloned voices and deepfake video calls to highly personalized phishing messages, scammers are using AI to spread deception faster than ever before.

But while scammers are evolving, so too are our tools designed to stop them.

Malwarebytes' Head of Consumer Business Mark Beare recently sat down to share his insights on how to protect yourself from AI scams with The New York Times

A criminal could be masquerading as a celebrity, web store or family member asking for your money. Detecting scams requires a new approach.

05/28/2026

A convincing fake website is impersonating OpenAI’s ChatGPT download page and infecting visitors with malware designed to steal passwords, browser data, cryptocurrency wallets, and other sensitive information.

Searching for ChatGPT? This fake download site serves malware to both Windows and Mac users, using separate payloads tailored to each platform.