A week in security (March 16 – March 22)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Could your face change what you pay? NYC wants limits on biometric tracking That "job brief" on Google Forms could infect your device A DarkSword hangs over unpatched iPhones Your tax forms sell for $20 on the dark web Researchers found font-rendering trick to hide...

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m speaking on “AI: Trust & Power” at Capricon 45 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, at 11:30 AM on February 7, 2025. I’m also signing books there on Saturday, February 8, starting at 1:45 PM. I’m speaking at Boskone 62 in Boston,...

A week in security (November 18 – November 24)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Meta takes down more than 2 million accounts in fight against pig butchering "Sad announcement" email implies your friend has died Update now! Apple confirms vulnerabilities are already being exploited AI Granny Daisy takes up scammers’ time so they can’t bother yo...

Personal AI Assistants and Privacy

Microsoft is trying to create a personal digital assistant: At a Build conference event on Monday, Microsoft revealed a new AI-powered feature called "Recall" for Copilot+ PCs that will allow Windows 11 users to search and retrieve their past activities on their PC. To make it work, Recall record...