TikTok is being discouraged and the app may be banned
Companies and organizations are dicouraging their employees to use TikTok, especially on work related devices. Will TikTok face a ban?
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.
End of line: supporting IoT in the home
Warranties which may not warranty, certificates which might fail to certify, lifespans which don’t match the length of cover promised. This could be IoT.
A week in security (June 8 – 14)
A roundup of news and blog posts from the week of June 8 – 14, including the Honda ransomware attack, search hijackers, and what to look for in an RMM platform.
Teaching from home might become part of every teachers’ job description
Teaching from home may soon become a part of the new normal. What do teachers have to keep in mind to pull it off? Privacy, data protection, and security.
Going dark: encryption and law enforcement
There’s been a lot of talk recently about encryption and how law enforcement can’t convict criminals without encryption keys. We beg to differ.
Lock and Code S1Ep5: Mythbusting and understanding VPNs with JP Taggart
This week on Lock and Code, we discuss the top security headlines generated right here on Labs and around the Internet. In addition, we talk to JP Taggart, senior security researcher at Malwarebytes, about VPNs—debunking their myths, explaining their actual capabilities, and providing some advice on what makes a strong VPN.
Introducing Malwarebytes Privacy
It’s important to use a VPN you can trust to protect your privacy on the Internet. That’s why we launched Malwarebytes Privacy, a next-gen VPN for better privacy, performance, and security when you go online.
Mass surveillance alone will not save us from coronavirus
As governments roll out enormous data collection programs to limit coronavirus, we should remember that mass surveillance alone will not save us.
How social media platforms mine personal data for profit
We explore some of the ways social media use personal data to fuel advertising and keep the profits flowing.
