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Malwarebytes brings Scam Guard to desktop with real-time scam protection

Malwarebytes has expanded the availability of its scam detection tool Scam Guard to desktop for both Windows and Mac. The free scam protection tool provides real-time feedback …

malware
Trojanized 7-Zip downloads turn home computers into proxy nodes

A trojanized version of the popular 7-Zip software is quietly turning home computers into residential proxy nodes, Malwarebytes warns. Spurred by a Reddit post in which a user …

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Malwarebytes in ChatGPT delivers AI-powered protection against scams

Malwarebytes announced Malwarebytes in ChatGPT, a new way for individuals and small businesses to get fast, trusted security assistance directly within ChatGPT. Users can ask …

reddit
Confusion and fear send people to Reddit for cybersecurity advice

A strange charge appears on a bank account. An email claims a package is on the way. A social media account stops accepting a password that worked yesterday. When these …

instagram
There was no data breach, Instagram says

News of a possible Instagram data breach spread over the weekend after Malwarebytes reported that cybercriminals had stolen sensitive information from 17.5 million Instagram …

phishing awareness
Fake spam filter alerts are hitting inboxes

A new phishing campaign is attempting to trick users into believing they’ve missed important emails, security researchers are warning. The emails The bogus email alerts look …

Infosec products of the month
Infosec products of the month: July 2025

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Akeyless, At-Bay, Barracuda Networks, Bitdefender, Cynomi, Darwinium, …

Infosec products of the week
New infosec products of the week: July 25, 2025

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Akeyless, Bitdefender, Malwarebytes, ManageEngine, PlexTrac, and Seemplicity. …

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Malwarebytes introduces security module designed to combat email-based threats

Malwarebytes announced the expansion of its ThreatDown product family with the launch of a new email security module designed to combat email-based threats. ThreatDown Email …

Infosec products of the month
Infosec products of the month: June 2025

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Akamai, AttackIQ, Barracuda Networks, BigID, Bitdefender, Contrast Security, …

smartphone
44% of mobile users encounter scams every day

Nearly half of of mobile users encounter mobile scams daily, with people in the US and UK more likely to be targeted than those in other regions, according to Malwarebytes. …

Infosec products of the week
New infosec products of the week: June 6, 2025

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Akamai, AttackIQ, Barracuda Networks, Bitdefender, Fortinet, Malwarebytes, and …

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