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Malwarebytes Labs Threat Center

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Lock and Code podcast

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Lock and Code podcast

Our bi-weekly podcast of the latest security headlines and in-depth interviews with guests

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2020 State of Malware Report

Reports

2020 State of Malware Report

Our annual report found Mac threats were double that of Windows and cybercrime against businesses increased

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Threat spotlight: WastedLocker, customized ransomware - WastedLocker ransomware, attributed to the Russian Evil Corp gang, is such a targeted threat, you might call it a custom-built ransomware family.

Threat spotlight

Threat spotlight: WastedLocker, customized ransomware

July 10, 2020 - WastedLocker ransomware, attributed to the Russian Evil Corp gang, is such a targeted threat, you might call it a custom-built ransomware family.

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We found yet another phone with pre-installed malware via the Lifeline Assistance program - We discovered yet another phone model with pre-installed malware provided from the Lifeline Assistance program via Assurance Wireless by Virgin Mobile.

Android

We found yet another phone with pre-installed malware via the Lifeline Assistance program

July 8, 2020 - We discovered yet another phone model with pre-installed malware provided from the Lifeline Assistance program via Assurance Wireless by Virgin Mobile.

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Mac ThiefQuest malware may not be ransomware after all - We discovered a new Mac malware, ThiefQuest, that appeared to be ransomware at first glance. However, once we dug in deeper, we found out its true identity—and intention.

Mac

Mac ThiefQuest malware may not be ransomware after all

July 7, 2020 - We discovered a new Mac malware, ThiefQuest, that appeared to be ransomware at first glance. However, once we dug in deeper, we found out its true identity—and intention.

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Lock and Code S1Ep10: Pulling apart the Internet of Things with JP Taggart - This week on Lock and Code, we talk to JP Taggart, senior security researcher at Malwarebytes, about the Internet of Things.

Podcast

Lock and Code S1Ep10: Pulling apart the Internet of Things with JP Taggart

July 7, 2020 - This week on Lock and Code, we talk to JP Taggart, senior security researcher at Malwarebytes, about the Internet of Things.

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Credit card skimmer targets ASP.NET sites - This unusual web skimmer campaign goes after sites running Microsoft's IIS servers with an outdated version of the ASP.NET framework.

Threat analysis

Credit card skimmer targets ASP.NET sites

July 6, 2020 - This unusual web skimmer campaign goes after sites running Microsoft's IIS servers with an outdated version of the ASP.NET framework.

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Do Chromebooks need antivirus protection? - You may have heard that installing a Chromebook antivirus program is unnecessary. We take a look at the Chromebook's security features and weigh in on whether that's true.

Opinion

Do Chromebooks need antivirus protection?

July 1, 2020 - You may have heard that installing a Chromebook antivirus program is unnecessary. We take a look at the Chromebook's security features and weigh in on whether that's true.

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New Mac ransomware spreading through piracy - We analyze a new Mac ransomware that appears to encrypt user files with a bit of a time delay.

Mac

New Mac ransomware spreading through piracy

June 30, 2020 - We analyze a new Mac ransomware that appears to encrypt user files with a bit of a time delay.

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Bluetooth beacons: one free privacy debate with your next order - We take a look at Bluetooth beacons and their role behind the scenes in many real-world marketing campaigns—whether you're aware of it or not.

Privacy

Bluetooth beacons: one free privacy debate with your next order

June 30, 2020 - We take a look at Bluetooth beacons and their role behind the scenes in many real-world marketing campaigns—whether you're aware of it or not.

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A week in security (June 22 – 28) - A roundup of cybersecurity news from June 22 – 28, inlcuding a zero day guide, tax season tips, and web skimmers using image files.

A week in security

A week in security (June 22 – 28)

June 29, 2020 - A roundup of cybersecurity news from June 22 – 28, inlcuding a zero day guide, tax season tips, and web skimmers using image files.

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