Ads promoted browser extensions as tools to find manuals, convert PDFs, or make searches safer. But many of these extensions sent users’ search queries through servers controlled by their operators. Socket researcher John Tuckner identified 319 extensions with an estimated 13.4 million installs over a decade. The extensions hijacked users’ default search settings and routed their searches through servers controlled by the operators before sending them to Yahoo or Bing. This gave the operators…
On October 27, Google issued a new Stable channel update for Chrome. Most users are on Chrome’s Stable channel. The desktop update brings Chrome to versions 156.0.8078.73/.74 for Windows and Mac and 156.0.8078.73 for Linux. The update includes 52 security fixes, including four rated Critical. On the same day, Mozilla issued Security Advisory 2026-118, which fixes 167 vulnerabilities. Firefox 159 also introduces several new features. Both updates will roll out over the coming days and weeks. How…
As Android Central reports, users have received unexpected emails telling them their phone number has been verified for secondary Google accounts. Like me and many others, you may have one Google account for everyday use, another for work, and a third for things you would rather keep separate. But if you’re using an Android phone, those accounts may have something in common that you didn’t intend or even know about: your phone number. Google’s own documentation confirms that phone number…
Last month, Volexity published two blog posts in its Mind the (Patch) Gap series. The series details Volexity’s discovery of multiple Chinese threat actors simultaneously using zero-day exploits in Google Chrome and Microsoft Windows in campaigns that, if successful, would download and run malware on an exploited system. Those posts covered technical details of the exploits and malware Volexity observed, along with general detection methods for each case. Behind those findings was one of the…
On October 13 and 14, Google issued several Chrome updates. Most users are on Chrome’s Stable channel. The desktop update brings Chrome to versions 155.0.8059.79/.80 for Windows and Mac and 155.0.8059.79 for Linux. The update includes 37 security fixes, including seven rated Critical. On the same day, Google released version 155.0.8059.79 for Android. It may not be available on Google Play for everyone yet but keep an eye out for it. Google says it also includes stability and performance…
Your streaming box might not look like much of a computer. But connect enough inexpensive devices together, and they can run an AI model. Researchers at Anthropic demonstrated this by running a Google Gemma model across 15 off-brand Android TV boxes. They warn that small models could soon spread across vulnerable internet-of-things (IoT) devices, including smart ovens and TV boxes, stating: “Our experiments suggest that small AI models may be months away from being capable enough to self…
According to Google, attackers compromised infrastructure behind three country-code domain namespaces—.gh (Ghana), .sl (Sierra Leone), and .as (American Samoa)—and used it to obtain unauthorized HTTPS certificates for Google domains and other organizations. These domain endings aren’t limited to sites serving those countries, so the risk can extend to users elsewhere. This wasn’t a break in encryption, and Google’s systems weren’t compromised. Instead, attackers manipulated the internet’s…
Google has published security fixes for Android. The October updates are available for Android operating system versions 14, 15, 16, 16-qpr2, and 17 where “qpr” stands for Quarterly Platform Release. QPRs are interim updates Google pushes out between major yearly cycles. These Android security bulletins contain valuable information for Android users. The updates are important as they fix several vulnerabilities rated as Critical, which can be exploited without users even doing anything. However…
Google has released updates for the Chrome browser and the ChromeOS operating system. On October 6, Google released a Stable Channel Update for Desktop. This is the most important one for desktop users. It brings Chrome to version 155.0.8059.39 for Linux and versions 154.0.8037.39/.40 for Windows and Mac. The update includes 247 security fixes including four rated Critical. On the same day, Google released version 155.0.8059.39 for Android, to a small percentage of users. It may not be…
Companies like Google and Microsoft are find much bigger numbers of vulnerabilities in their own products as a result of AI. But the same technology is leading to public reporting programs becoming overwhelmed by the mass submission of speculative, duplicated, or hallucinated findings. Now, Google’s announced it has temporarily stopped accepting submissions to its open source bug bounty program, OSS VRP. “Why is this happening? This pause is due to a significant rise in automated submissions,…
Most of us click on search results without knowing much about the website we’re about to visit. And once we’re there, it’s not always obvious when something isn’t quite right. Now, we’ve added two new features to Malwarebytes Browser Guard that will do even more to keep you safe online. Search Reputation gives you a quick read on your search results, before you even click on anything. And with Scam Guard Lite, you can analyze the contents of a webpage directly from the Browser Guard extension…
Over the last few days, Google issued several different Chrome updates. On September 22, Google released a Stable Channel Update for Desktop. This is the most important one for desktop users. It brings Chrome to version 154.0.8037.57 for Linux and versions 154.0.8037.57/.58 for Windows and Mac. The update includes 108 security fixes including 11 rated Critical. It will roll out over the coming days and weeks. One day later, Google released Chrome 155 for Android, version 155.0.8059.16, to a…
Tomorrow's webinar examines real Google Workspace breaches involving social engineering and malicious OAuth applications, from initial access through the critical first hours of incident response. Learn which security controls and response decisions can make the greatest difference. [...]
Researchers at Zimperium’s zLabs have analyzed an Android Trojan that uses an automated, multi-stage infection process. What’s new is that RatHat gives a live AI assistant the keys to the accessibility tree of the infected device and uses it to determine where to tap or scroll, rather than following a hardcoded script. The variable attack path makes it harder for signature- and rule-based mobile security tools to detect this Trojan. It also abuses Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a legitimate tool…
Fast-growing companies face countless recommendations for securing Google Workspace, but not every control provides the same value. This webinar examines real-world breaches to explore which security controls matter most, which may be overrated, and where lean security teams should focus their resources. [...]
The first hours after discovering a Google Workspace breach can determine how an incident unfolds. This webinar examines real-world breaches to show which early response decisions can limit the impact and which can make matters worse. [...]
Attackers can combine social engineering with malicious OAuth applications to gain access to Google Workspace data without relying solely on stolen passwords. This webinar examines two attacks to show how these breaches unfold and which security controls can help stop them. [...]
BlueMoon, a shared Chrome and Windows exploit kit, shows why “patch later” is becoming a dangerous gamble. Security updates are easy to put off. The browser still opens, Windows still works, and choosing to relaunch your browser or restart your computer later can feel harmless. But a newly documented exploit kit called “BlueMoon” shows how quickly patching delays can become dangerous. Proofpoint Researchers found four espionage groups using the same exploit chain against Chrome browsers running…
Third-party applications connected to Google Workspace can retain access long after their original purpose is forgotten. This webinar examines how overly permissive integrations contribute to breaches and which security controls can help fast-growing companies reduce their exposure. [...]
Scammers are becoming more strategic about where they target people. Nine in ten toll scams—the fake unpaid-toll messages that threaten fines or license suspension—arrive by email or text, while roughly six in ten romance scams show up first on social media. That’s no coincidence. Rather than blasting the same message everywhere, criminals are tailoring different scams to the platforms where they’re most likely to succeed. This finding comes from Malwarebytes’ own threat research systems and…
Chrome is rolling out an update for its desktop browser. The update includes 26 security fixes, two of which Google rates as critical use-after-free vulnerabilities. The Stable channel has been updated to 152.0.7977.75/.76 for Windows and Mac, and 152.0.7977.75 for Linux. How to update Chrome If you don’t want to wait for the rollout to reach you, manually updating is easy. The easiest option is to allow Chrome to update automatically. But you can end up lagging behind if you never close your…
Researchers have uncovered ToxicPanda 2.0, an Android banking Trojan and remote-access tool designed for account takeover and “on-device fraud.” Not only does ToxicPanda 2.0 have a much larger target list of banks and e-wallets, it has also expanded its capabilities by combining banking overlays, remote access, PIN capture, Android accessibility abuse, and attempted Wireless Debugging automation. Together, those functions can help operators turn a compromised phone into a platform for account…
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Zombie Card: An expired Visa credit card can be used for purchases Medical records, SSNs, and bank details exposed in CareCloud data breach ChatGPT for Teens tackles risky chats and homework shortcuts Twitch wants your content for Amazon AI training. Here’s how to opt out Your Mac already has a built-in firewall. Here’s how to get more from it 9 million images of people’s faces exposed by reverse lookup service 41 deceptive download sites show a real link, then…
Huntress now delivers ITDR for Google Workspace to protect identities against BEC, inbox rule manipulation, and account takeover, all with a 24/7 SOC-led response.