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.
A week in security (March 2 – 8)
A roundup of the previous week’s security headlines, including the introduction of a new series on child identity theft, an examination of law enforcement’s cybersecurity woes, a progress check on our stalkerware initiative, and more coronavirus scammers on the prowl.
Bring your own privacy: VPNs for consumers and orgs
VPNs are all the rage, but they’re not without their problems. Where do you stand on the great “Should we deploy a VPN” debate?
United States government-funded phones come pre-installed with unremovable malware
A US-funded government assistance program is selling budget-friendly mobile phones that come pre-installed with unremovable malicious apps. Malwarebytes Labs investigates the malware’s origins.
The little-known ways mobile device sensors can be exploited by cybercriminals
Mobile device sensors offer great utility to users—from taking pictures and commanding voice assistants to determining which direction to flip your screen. However, they harbor little-known vulnerabilities that could be exploited by crafty cybercriminals.
A week in security (November 4 – November 10)
A roundup of important security news from the week of November 4–10, including the release of Malwarebytes 4.0, vendor email compromise, fake news, robocalls, and more.
A week in security (September 9 – 15)
A roundup of the security news from September 9–15, including locking down AWS, mobile malware, phishing threats, and more.
Cellular networks under fire from Soft Cell attacks
We break down the recently revealed attacks on telco operators around the globe, targeting specific high-value individuals.
Mobile stalkerware: a long history of detection
Does Malwarebytes detect stalkerware? Absolutely, and for good reason. Moreover, we’ve been doing so for a long time—but it’s time to up our efforts.
WhatsApp fix goes live after targeted attack on human rights lawyer
A fix was rolled out for a WhatsApp vulnerability, which was used to inject spyware into mobile devices and target a human rights lawyer.
