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How to stop fake System notifications on macOS
Scammers are abusing an Apple feature that allows websites to create push notifications that look like theyre coming from macOS, or apps. The notifications try to scare users into clicking a link with fake virus alerts or messages saying their account has been hacked. Years ago we warned our...
Why less is more: 10 steps to secure customer data
In an advisory aimed at the protection of customers’ personal data, the Australian Cyber Security Centre ACSC has emphasized that businesses should only collect personal data from customers that they need in order to operate effectively. While that may seem like kicking in an open door, it’s real...
Atomic Stealer distributed to Mac users via fake browser updates
Atomic Stealer, also known as AMOS, is a popular stealer for Mac OS. Back in September, we described how malicious ads were tricking victims into downloading this piece of malware under the disguise of a popular application. In an interesting new development, AMOS is now being delivered to Mac...
Scattered Spider ransomware gang falls under government agency scrutiny
As you may have read in our November Ransomware Review, Scattered Spider is a relatively new, albeit dangerous, ransomware gang who made headlines in September for attacking MGM Resorts and Caesar Entertainment. For small security teams, one of the most important findings about the group is their...
Student discount: Get 50% off Malwarebytes
Technology is now an indispensable part of student life, used for everything from socialising and calling home, to writing and researching essays. Unfortunately, that makes students taking their first steps into adult life a prime target for cybercrime. But how can you be sure the Wi-Fi network...
A week in security (November 13 – November 19)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Signal is testing usernames so you don’t have to share your phone number State of Maine data breach impacts 1.3 million people Credit card skimming on the rise for the holiday shopping season Update now! Microsoft patches 3 actively exploited zero-days Ransomware...
Ransomware gang files SEC complaint about victim
In what seems to be a new twist on the ransomware theme, the notorious ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group has filed a complaint with the US Securities and Exchange Commission SEC about the software company MeridianLink. ALPHV is one of the most active ransomware-as-a-service RaaS operators and...
3 benefits of ThreatDown bundles
Traditional approaches to endpoint security today have a three-fold complexity problem—with big consequences. First, complexity in deployment causes long delays in protection, directly impacting ROI and leaving organizations vulnerable to breaches. In fact, almost 10 percent of small security tea...
Alarm system cyberattack leaves those in need struggling to call for help
An alarm system company that allows those in need to ask for help at the touch of a button has suffered a cyberattack, causing serious disruption. Tunstall Netherlands says the attack left the control room struggling to receive distress calls from clients on Sunday November 12, 2023. Tunstall,...
Ransomware review: November 2023
This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes ransomware specialist, who monitors information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web sites. In this report, "known attacks" are those where the victim did not pay a ransom. This provides the best overall picture of...
Update now! Microsoft patches 3 actively exploited zero-days
Another important update round for this months Patch Tuesday. Microsoft has patched a total of 63 vulnerabilities in its operating systems. Five of these vulnerabilities qualify as zero-days, with three listed as being actively exploited. Microsoft considers a vulnerability to be a zero-day if it...
Credit card skimming on the rise for the holiday shopping season
As we head into shopping season, customers arent the only ones getting excited. More online shopping means more opportunities for cybercriminals to grab their share using scams and data theft. One particular threat were following closely and expect to increase over the next several weeks is credi...
State of Maine data breach impacts 1.3 million people
The US State of Maine says it has suffered a data breach impacting around 1.3 million people. According to the census from July 2022, thats more or less the the entire population of Maine. The State of Maine says it was compromised via a known vulnerability in secure transfer service MOVEit...
A week in security (November 06 – November 12)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Defeating Little Brother requires a new outlook on privacy: Lock and Code S04E23 Medical research data Advarra stolen after SIM swap Okta breach happened after employee logged into personal Google account Introducing ThreatDown: A new chapter for Malwarebytes...
Signal is testing usernames so you don’t have to share your phone number
Messaging service Signal is testing support for usernames as a replacement for phone numbers to serve as user identities. Signal provides encrypted instant messaging and is popular among people that value their privacy. Compared to more popular services like WhatsApp, Signal offers more layers of...
YouTube shows ads for ad blocker, financial scams
After performing local experiments for a few months, YouTube recently expanded its effort to block ad blockers. The move was immediately unpopular with some users, and raised some questions in Europe about whether it was breaking privacy laws. In addition, there are some still some fundamental...
Judge rules it’s fine for car makers to intercept your text messages
A federal judge has refused to bring back a class action lawsuit that alleged four car manufacturers had violated Washington state’s privacy laws by using vehicles’ on-board infotainment systems to record customers’ text messages and mobile phone call logs. The judge ruled that the practice doesn...
Meta whistleblower says company has long ignored how it sexually endangers children
At a Senate hearing, a Meta whistleblower has revealed some shocking numbers around children’s experiences of its platforms. Arturo Béjar, a former engineering director at Meta, testified before the US Congress on Tuesday. Not only did he share his own daughters’ experience suffering harassment o...
Nude “before and after” photos stolen from plastic surgeon, posted online, and sent to victims’ family and friends
The FBI is investigating a data breach where cybercriminals were able to steal patients’ records from a Las Vegas plastic surgeons office, and then post the details online which included nude photos. In February, cybercriminals gained access to Hankins & Sohns network, which has offices in both...
Update now! SysAid vulnerability is actively being exploited by ransomware affiliate
Users of SysAid on-premises should take action to deal with a vulnerability. SysAid is a widely used IT service management solution that allows IT teams to manage tasks. Microsoft discovered an ongoing exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in the SysAid IT support software in limited attacks b...
Malvertiser copies PC news site to deliver infostealer
The majority of malvertising campaigns delivering malicious utilities that we have tracked so far typically deceive victims with pages that are almost the exact replica of the software vendor being impersonated. For example, we have seen fake websites appearing like the real Webex, AnyDesk or...
Introducing Advanced Device Control: Shielding businesses from USB threats
With experts noting a troubling threefold surge in USB drive malware incidents in early 2023, Device Control has just leveled up with a key addition: the Advanced Auto Scanning & Block Until Scan feature. Heres the breakdown: When a USB device is connected, ThreatDown now doesnt just control...
Introducing Security Advisor Site Scores for OneView: Easy assessment of client security for MSPs
In a world rife with cyber threats, it is crucial for Managed Service Providers MSPs to conduct thorough assessments of their clients’ security posture. Even minor misconfigurations, if overlooked, can leave clients vulnerable to attacks. Yet, lacking the necessary tools, many MSP IT teams are in...
Using ChatGPT to cheat on assignments? New tool detects AI-generated text with amazing accuracy
ChatGPT and similar Large language models LLMs can be used to write texts about any given subject, at any desired length at a speed unmatched by humans. So its not a surprise that students have been using them to "help" write assignments, much to the dismay of teachers who prefer to receive...
QNAP warns about critical vulnerabilities in NAS systems
QNAP has published a security advisory about two critical vulnerabilities that could allow remote attackers to execute commands via a network. One of the vulnerabilities affects the QTS and QuTS operating systems OS for QNAP’s network attached storage systems NAS. The second one can be found in...
ThreatDown powered by Malwarebytes: A 15 Year Journey
November marks a significant shift in our legacy. After 15 years as Malwarebytes, we are proud to introduce our rebranded identity, ThreatDown powered by Malwarebytes. Building off Malwarebytes’ initial recognition for removing every trace of viruses that others missed, ThreatDown powered by...
Introducing ThreatDown: A new chapter for Malwarebytes
Since I started Malwarebytes 15 years ago the threat landscape has changed. Our offerings have evolved. And now the next chapter of our journey begins today. How did we get here? My first cyber “combatant” was an early form of adware running amok on my family’s computer. Removing it was a team...
Okta breach happened after employee logged into personal Google account
Okta has revealed details about a recent breach which exposed files belonging to customers. As we explained in our article about 1Password being a victim of this breach, it’s normal for Okta support to ask customers to upload a file known as an HTTP Archive HAR file. Having this file allows the...
Medical research data Advarra stolen after SIM swap
Clinical research company Advarra has reportedly been compromised after a SIM swap on one of their executives. SIM swapping, also known as SIM jacking, is the act of illegally taking over a target’s cell phone number. This can be done in a number of ways, but one of the most common methods involv...
Defeating Little Brother requires a new outlook on privacy: Lock and Code S04E23
This week on the Lock and Code podcast… A worrying trend is cropping up amongst Americans, particularly within Generation Z—theyre spying on each other more. Whether reading someones DMs, rifling through a partners text messages, or even rummaging through the bags and belongings of someone else,...
A week in security (October 30 – November 5)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability used in ransomware attacks YouTube launches "global effort" to block ad blockers Should you allow your browser to remember your passwords? Atlassian: "Take immediate action" to patch your Confluence Data Center and Server instances Wha...
Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability used in ransomware attacks
On the 27 October, the Apache Software Foundation ASF announced a very serious vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ that can be used to achieve remote code execution RCE. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has now added this vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities...
YouTube launches “global effort” to block ad blockers
The ongoing struggle between YouTube and ad blockers is turning users into the victims. YouTube has gone all out in its fight against the use of add-ons, extensions and programs that prevent it from serving ads to viewers around the world. It started out as just a small experiment, but it looks...
Should you allow your browser to remember your passwords?
At Malwarebytes weve been telling people for years not to reuse passwords, and that a password manager is a secure way of remembering all the passwords you need for your online accounts. But we also know that a password manager can be overwhelming, especially when youre just getting started. Once...
[updated] Atlassian: “Take immediate action” to patch your Confluence Data Center and Server instances
Atlassian has released an advisory about a critical severity authentication vulnerability in the Confluence Server and Data Center. All versions of Confluence Data Center and Server are affected by this unexploited vulnerability. Atlassian Cloud sites are not impacted by this vulnerability, so if...
What Gen Z really cares about when it comes to privacy
It would be easy to think that Gen Z doesn’t care about privacy. They worry less about ad tracking, do little to stem the flow of their private information online, and, as Malwarebytes recently uncovered, monitor one another’s lives far more than other generations. But it isn’t that Gen Z,...
SolarWinds and its CISO accused of misleading investors before major cyberattack
The Securities and Exchange Commission SEC has announced charges against software company SolarWinds Corporation and its chief information security officer CISO, Timothy G. Brown, for “fraud and internal control failures relating to allegedly known cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities.” In 202...
Patch now! BIG-IP Configuration utility is vulnerable for an authentication bypass
Tech company F5 has warned customers about a critical authentication bypass vulnerability impacting its BIG-IP product line that could result in unauthenticated remote code execution. F5 provides services focused on security, reliability, and performance. BIG-IP is a collection of hardware...
OneView updates: Dive into Report 2.0 & the new Global Site Filter
Were rolling out two new features to enhance usability in OneView, our multi-tenant platform for Managed Service Providers: Report 2.0 and the Global Site Filter. Heres what you need to know: Report 2.0: Improved Reporting in OneView Report 2.0 offers a more streamlined approach to reporting with...
A week in security (October 23 – October 29)
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Malvertising via Dynamic Search Ads delivers malware bonanza Octo Tempest cybercriminal group is "a growing concern"—Microsoft Update now! Apple patches a raft of vulnerabilities Patch…later? Safari iLeakage bug not fixed Update vCenter Server now! VMWare fixes...
Malvertising via Dynamic Search Ads delivers malware bonanza
Most, if not all malvertising incidents result from a threat actor either injecting code within an existing ad, or intentionally creating one. Today, we look at a different scenario where, as strange as that may sound, malvertising was entirely accidental. The reason this happened was due to the...
Octo Tempest cybercriminal group is “a growing concern”—Microsoft
Octo Tempest is believed to be a group of native English speaking cybercriminals that uses social engineering campaigns to compromise organizations all over the world. Initially the group made a name for itself by SIM swapping. SIM swapping, also known as SIM jacking, is the act of illegally taki...
Update now! Apple patches a raft of vulnerabilities
Apple has released security updates for its phones, iPads, Macs, watches and TVs. Updates are available for these products: iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation and later, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 6th...
Patch…later? Safari iLeakage bug not fixed
Apple has released updates for its phones, Macs, iPads, watches, and TV streaming devices, fixing a bunch of security problems. But amid all that activity, one fix is notably absent—there is nothing to address the vulnerability dubbed iLeakage. iLeakage is a side-channel attack that can force the...
Update vCenter Server now! VMWare fixes critical vulnerability
VMWare has issued an update to address one out-of-bounds write and one information disclosure vulnerability in its server management software, vCenter Server. Since there are no in-product workarounds, customers are advised to apply the updates urgently. The affected products are VMware vCenter...
Cyberattack hits 5 hospitals
Canadian health service provider TransForm has published an update about the cyberattack at its member hospitals. TransForm is a not-for-profit, shared service organization founded by the five hospitals in Erie St. Clair to manage their hospital IT, supply chain, and accounts payable needs. The...
Face search engine PimEyes stops searches of children’s faces
In what may come as a surprise, subscription-based face search engine PimEyes seems to have realized that their service can be used for nefarious purposes. PimEyes’ CEO Giorgi Gobronidze told the New York Times that it has taken technical measures to block such searches as part of a “no harm...
Announcing NEW Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection
We’ve always been committed to keeping you safe and secure online. But these days, cybersecurity isn’t just about defending you from malware; it’s about protecting your—and your family’s—entire digital identity. We know that people are worried. In fact, in our latest report, titled “Everyone’s...
Hong Kong residents targeted in malvertising campaigns for WhatsApp, Telegram
Malvertising is a powerful malware or scam delivery mechanism that makes it easy to target specific geographies or even users. A recent article from the South China Morning Post discussed an increase in malicious webpages for the popular WhatsApp communication tool, driven via malicious Google ad...