Malwarebytes Labs-- Data makes the world go round, more often than not via advertising and its tracking mechanisms. Whether you think making money from large volumes of PII to keep the web ticking over is a good thing, or a sleazy data-grab often encouraging terrible ad practices, it’s not going to go away anytime soon. … Continue reading Charities and the advertising industry: data ecosystems and privacy risks
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Fintech industry developments, differences between Europe and the US
Malwarebytes Labs-- “Put your money in the bank and you can watch it grow.” If there is a statement that shows us how much the financial world has changed it’s this one. With the introduction of negative interest, companies and consumers with a large amount of liquid assets are looking for a different way to … Continue reading Fintech industry developments, differences between Europe and the US
Lock and Code S1Ep15: Safely using Google Chrome Extensions with Pieter Arntz
Malwarebytes Labs-- This week on Lock and Code, we discuss the top security headlines generated right here on Labs and around the Internet. In addition, we talk to Pieter Arntz, malware intelligence researcher for Malwarebytes, about Google Chrome extensions. These sometimes helpful online tools that work directly with the Google Chrome browser can pull off … Continue reading Lock and Code S1Ep15: Safely using Google Chrome Extensions with Pieter Arntz
The informed voter’s guide to election cyberthreats
Malwarebytes Labs-- Singapore held its most recent general election on July 10 2020, and although they used the electoral system called first-past-the-post (FPTP), a scheme favored by the US, UK, and most English-speaking countries, the road leading to Election Day was not without challenges and obstacles. While all voters used paper ballots (thus removing the … Continue reading The informed voter’s guide to election cyberthreats
Report: Pandemic caused significant shift in buyer appetite in the dark web
Malwarebytes Labs-- Last year, credentials for PayPal, Facebook, and Airbnb were among the top goods on high demand in the dark web, aka the Internet’s underground market. But due to the COVID-19 outbreak, with most of the worldwide population sheltering, working, and studying indoors, many facets of life have made a full 180-degree turn—including the … Continue reading Report: Pandemic caused significant shift in buyer appetite in the dark web
Malvertising campaigns come back in full swing
Malwarebytes Labs-- Malvertising campaigns leading to exploit kits are nowhere near as common these days. Indeed, a number of threat actors have moved on to other delivery methods instead of relying on drive-by downloads. However, occasionally we see spikes in activity that are noticeable enough that they highlight a successful run. In late August, we … Continue reading Malvertising campaigns come back in full swing
A week in security (August 31 – September 6)
Malwarebytes Labs-- Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we dug into security hubris on the Lock and Code podcast, explored ways in which Apple’s notarization process may not be hitting all the right notes, and detailed a new web skimmer. We also explained how to keep distance learners secure, talked about PCI DSS compliance, and revealed … Continue reading A week in security (August 31 – September 6)
SMB cybersecurity posture weakened by COVID-19, Labs report finds
Malwarebytes Labs-- In August, Malwarebytes Labs analyzed the damage caused by COVID-19 to business cybersecurity. Because of immediate, mandated transitions to working from home (WFH), businesses across the United States suffered more data breaches, lost more dollars, and increased their overall attack surfaces, all while experiencing a worrying lack of cybersecurity awareness on behalf of … Continue reading SMB cybersecurity posture weakened by COVID-19, Labs report finds
PCI DSS compliance: why it’s important and how to adhere
Malwarebytes Labs-- PCI DSS is short for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. Every party involved in accepting credit card payments is expected to comply with the PCI DSS. The PCI Standard is mandated by the card brands, but administered by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). The standard was created to … Continue reading PCI DSS compliance: why it’s important and how to adhere
How to keep K–12 distance learners cybersecure this school year
Malwarebytes Labs-- With the pandemic still in full swing, educational institutions across the US are kicking off the 2020–2021 school year in widely different ways, from re-opening classrooms to full-time distance learning. Sadly, as schools embracing virtual instruction struggle with compounding IT challenges on top of an already brittle infrastructure, they are nowhere near closing … Continue reading How to keep K–12 distance learners cybersecure this school year
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