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Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 22:44:00 +0000

Malwarebytes recently participated in the antivirus software for Windows comparison test performed by AV-test.org. This is uncharted territory for us, as we have had reservations about the testing process’ inability to capture our best protection technologies. See how we scored, and learn why we maintain the results don’t reflect our true capabilities.

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November 27, 2018 admin

Malwarebytes’ 2019 security predictions

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Every year, we at Malwarebytes Labs like to stare into our crystal ball and foretell the future of malware. And while all hope is for a threat-free 2019, the reality likely includes botnets, IoT, artificial intelligence, and even more data breaches. When it comes to security, we can pretty much assure you that attacks will keep happening—just as the sun rises and sets.

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Tags: AI botnets byos EternalBlue IoT soundloggers

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November 26, 2018 admin

A week in security (November 19 – 25)

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 18:21:37 +0000

A roundup of last week’s security news from November 19–25, including a business email compromise attack, deep dive into DNA testing kits, and more troubles for Tesla.

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Tags: Android dna Google Play lastpass malware phishing roundup tesla week in security

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November 21, 2018 admin

Spoofed addresses and anonymous sending: new Gmail bugs make for easy pickings

Credit to Author: Jovi Umawing| Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 17:53:50 +0000

This isn’t the first time that Gmail, an email service used by billions, is found to have flaws. One security researcher discovered two in less than a week; another revealed a weakness that still leaves Android users open to phishing.

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Tags: Bleeping Computer eli gray gmail bug phisher tim cotten ux flaws

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November 21, 2018 admin

Are Deepfakes coming to a scam near you?

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:00:40 +0000

Deepfake is a machine learning technique that is capable of perfect imitations of facial expressions in videos. Will adding voice imitations to them lead to the perfect scam?

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Tags: AI ceo fraud coinminers deep fake deep learning deepfake deepfakes machine learning scam

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November 20, 2018 admin

Web skimmers compete in Umbro Brasil hack

Credit to Author: Jérôme Segura| Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:51:57 +0000

In this web skimming match between two Magecart groups, there can only be one winner.

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Tags: brasil credit card exfiltration hack JSON Magecart RiskIQ skimming umbro web

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November 20, 2018 admin

What DNA testing kit companies are really doing with your data

Credit to Author: Wendy Zamora| Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2018 15:00:00 +0000

Consumer DNA testing kits were a top holiday present last season, and are expected to be big sellers again. But should you think twice before hitting the buy button? What’s really happening with all your genetic data? We take a deep dive into all the areas of concern—plus what the testing companies are getting right—when it comes to the security of your DNA and the privacy of your sensitive personal information.

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Tags: data storage dna genetic data genetic info GINA PII privacy privacy policy