Quantum Computing for Network Security Classification: Near-Term Classification and Long-Term Memory Efficiency

Quantum computing has already been explored in several network-security applications. However, how quantum computing may contribute to network-security classification in both the near term and the longer term has not been systematically discussed. This paper studies this question through two...

Video-Based Palm-Vein Authentication under Challenging Conditions

Palm-vein biometrics are increasingly used for secure, contactless authentication. Yet real-world deployment exposes them to surface noise sweat, dirt, illumination and motion variation, and temperature-driven changes in vascular visibility, which remain underexplored for lack of data captured...

Tracking Over 35,000 Fake Sites in the 2026 World Cup Scam Wave

Between January and June 2026, TrendAI™ tracked more than 35,000 fake sites exploiting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, spanning counterfeit merchandise shops, cloned ticket pages, and bogus free-streaming sites, which together drew roughly 1.48 million visits from Japan...

How World Cup crypto prediction sites take your money

Crypto prediction and betting sites are appearing around the World Cup, and researchers have already tracked scams aimed at fans, including fake ticketing, fixed-match betting, prediction scams, and fan-branded meme coins. We investigated one prediction site ourselves. While we aren't claiming...

Hackers Use Fake FIFA World Cup 2026 T-Shirt Offers to Spread Voidrift Malware

A fake FIFA World Cup 2026 T-shirt giveaway scam is spreading Voidrift malware through personalized emails using company logos and trusted websites to bypass security filters...

World Cup Scams Are Getting Harder to Spot

From fake tickets to cloned websites, AI is magnifying World Cup scams. Can fans distinguish between what’s real and what’s not?...

A week in security (June 15 – June 21)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Nearly 15,000 infected websites cleaned in SocGholish crackdown Apple patches Beats Studio Buds flaw that could turn earbuds into a wiretap Microsoft working on a fix for RoguePlanet, a flaw that grants full PC control Retro gaming fans are the new target for fake...

FIFA World Cup 2026: Hackers Target Football Fans With Fake Tickets Sites

Cybersecurity experts warn that active hacking networks are using fake hotel bookings, cloned websites, and live chat features to scam FIFA World Cup 2026 fans...

“Free World Cup stream” sites are serving scams, not football

With the World Cup on, you'll find no shortage of websites promising every match, live, in HD, for free. They look convincing, usually with a video player, a "Live Stream Available" indicator, a row of server buttons, maybe a match schedule, and a "Watch Live" button. There's no signup, no paywal...

Malicious code in claude-cup (npm)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: amazon-inspector c369ccf7b5e0ef8721b5ecdc94bd843ce260923394f6c513350a58928abdbdd3 On first invocation of npx claude-cup and on every subsequent Claude Code tool call once hooks are installed, research/config-audit.js enumerates eve...

MAL-2026-5789 Malicious code in claude-cup (npm)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: amazon-inspector c369ccf7b5e0ef8721b5ecdc94bd843ce260923394f6c513350a58928abdbdd3 On first invocation of npx claude-cup and on every subsequent Claude Code tool call once hooks are installed, research/config-audit.js enumerates eve...

Soccer Fans, You’re Being Watched

From anti-drone tech to face recognition, 2026 World Cup stadiums in the US, Canada, and Mexico are subjecting fans to an array of surveillance tech. Here’s what you need to know...

Amnesty International Warns That World Cup Fans Face Potential Human Rights Violations

The organization claims that the FIFA tournament could have impacts on the rights of local people and visiting soccer fans in all three host countries...

Mapping Every Flock License Plate Reader Near US World Cup Stadiums

Most US World Cup stadiums are surrounded by surveillance cameras. Want to know if you’re being watched on your way to a match? These maps will help you...

FIFA World Cup 2026 Scams Are Already Live: Fake Sites, Banking Malware, and Stolen Logins

Security researchers and the FBI are warning that a wave of FIFA-themed fraud is already hitting World Cup 2026 fans, days before the June 11 kickoff. Recent reports describe thousands of lookalike FIFA domains, banking malware hidden inside pirate streaming apps, and at least one operation that...

Wardriving assessment across Mexico: Preparing for the 2026 World Cup

Introduction Mexico is one of the host countries for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with matches to be played in three major cities: Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara. These locations are expected to see a large influx of international visitors, increasing the potential security risks. Many of...

A week in security (May 4 – May 10)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Microsoft says Edge’s plaintext password behavior is "by design" ShinyHunters escalates Canvas attacks with school login defacements Massive AI investment scam network spans 15,500 domains If a fake moustache can fool age checks, is the Online Safety Act working?...

The 2026 World Cup scam economy is already running before the first whistle

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is scheduled to begin June 11 across the US, Canada, and Mexico. The web is filling with sites impersonating ticket vendors, telecoms, sticker publishers, toy manufacturers, immigration services, and crypto projects, all linked to the World Cup brand. Together, they map ou...

Robot Dogs Are on Going on Patrol at the 2026 World Cup in Mexico

The Mexican city of Guadalupe, which will host portions of the 2026 World Cup, recently showed off four new robot dogs that will help provide security during matches at BBVA Stadium...

FCC Bans Foreign-Made Drones and Key Parts Over U.S. National Security Risks

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission FCC on Monday announced a ban on all drones and critical components made in a foreign country, citing national security concerns. To that end, the agency has added to its Covered List Uncrewed aircraft systems UAS and UAS critical components produced in ...