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March 31, 2020 - Online shopping can be very convenient, especially during a total lockdown, but there are some dangers involved that we want to make you aware of.
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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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How social media platforms mine personal data for profit
April 3, 2020 - We explore some of the ways social media use personal data to fuel advertising and keep the profits flowing.
GDPR: An impact around the world
April 1, 2020 - Two years after GDPR became effective in the European Union, countries across the world have emulated its approach to data privacy. Here's a look at a few.
Important tips for safe online shopping post COVID-19
March 31, 2020 - Online shopping can be convenient, especially during a total lockdown. But shopping online in the middle of the COVID-19 crisis brings with it other dangers. Here's what to watch out for.
Lock and Code S1Ep3: Dishing on data privacy with Adam Kujawa
March 30, 2020 - This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we talk with Labs director Adam Kujawa about the state of data privacy today, plus cover the security headlines of the week, including coronavirus scams, credit card skimmers, and more coronavirus.
Scams
Coronavirus Bitcoin scam promises “millions” working from home
March 26, 2020 - We look at a set of Coronavirus Bitcoin scam emails promising vast sums of cryptocash that can be made working from home—but drains users accounts instead.
Opinion
Consumerization: a better way to answer cybersecurity challenges
March 25, 2020 - Malwarebytes CPO Akshay Bhargava explains why the consumerization of IT security—consumer-grade ease of use, plus enterprise security expertise—can meet the cybersecurity challenges of today.
Hacking
Criminals hack Tupperware website with credit card skimmer
March 25, 2020 - This latest hack from Magecart threat actors was well planned and executed.
Windows 7 is EOL: What next?
March 24, 2020 - Windows 7 is EOL, meaning it's reached the end of its lifecycle. It's time to move on to a more secure OS—but that doesn't mean you no longer need security software.
Threat analysis
Fake “Corona Antivirus” distributes BlackNET remote administration tool
March 23, 2020 - Beware of fraudulent antivirus products taking advantage of the COVID-19 crisis.
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