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Global scam economy losses hit $442 billion, impacting businesses
The global scam economy generated an estimated $442 billion in losses in 2025, a figure comparable to the economic output of Denmark, according to INTERPOL's Global Financial Fraud Threat Assessment. Malwarebytes' Head …
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Malwarebytes warns Meta users about AI image generation privacy risk
Malwarebytes is alerting users to a Meta privacy setting that could allow AI image generation of individuals. The company suggests disabling this feature to prevent unauthorized use of personal data for AI image creatio…
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Ghostcommit attack hides malicious AI instructions in images
A new cybersecurity threat known as Ghostcommit has been identified, which embeds malicious AI instructions within image files. These hidden instructions can trick AI agents into executing harmful commands, potentially …
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Meta's Muse Image AI sparks privacy concerns over public profile photo usage
Meta's new AI image generator, Muse Image AI, is facing criticism from privacy advocates for its default setting that allows the tool to create images using photos of users with public Instagram profiles. Critics argue …
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AI scam protection app Savi Security raises $7M seed funding
Savi Security has launched a new app designed to protect consumers from increasingly sophisticated AI-generated scams, such as voice-cloned kidnapping threats. The company, founded by brothers Patrick and Ryan Coughlin,…
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Meta pulls Muse Image AI tool after privacy backlash · 8 sources tracked
Meta has discontinued its Muse Image AI tool, which generated images from public Instagram photos, after facing significant backlash over privacy concerns. Users criticized the feature for being opt-out by default, rais…
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Google Chrome gets massive security update fixing 382 issues
Google has released a significant update for its Chrome browser, addressing 382 security issues, with 20 of these classified as critical. This update follows a previous large release that fixed 429 bugs, indicating an i…
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AI accelerates zero-day exploits, demanding new security paradigms
The increasing reliance on AI tools and interconnected systems amplifies the threat of zero-day vulnerabilities, which attackers can exploit before fixes are available. Experts suggest that AI itself may aid in discover…
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Samsung Patches 45 Vulnerabilities in June Galaxy Update
Samsung has released its June 2026 security update for Galaxy devices, addressing up to 45 vulnerabilities across various models running Android 14, 15, and 16. The update, which also brings new features from the Galaxy…
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AI's impact on trust, identity, and scams detailed in new report
A report titled "Face Value: How AI is reshaping trust, identity, and scams" by Malwarebytes highlights the growing risks associated with AI technologies. The report suggests that without adequate safeguards, the increa…
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AI Blurs Reality, Fuels Rise in Scams, New Podcast Explores
A new podcast episode titled "We don't Know What's Real Anymore | Weekly News Roundup" discusses how AI is blurring the lines of reality and fueling a rise in AI-powered scams. The episode references a Malwarebytes repo…
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Malwarebytes Premium offers strong PC protection and security tools
Malwarebytes Premium was tested for a month and demonstrated strong performance in protecting PCs. The software offers a combination of effective threat detection and useful security features within a user-friendly interface.
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Malwarebytes launches free tool to identify scam calls
Malwarebytes has launched a new free tool that allows users to check suspicious phone numbers. The reverse phone lookup service helps identify potential scams or spam calls. This tool aims to enhance user security by pr…
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Fake ChatGPT site infects users with password-stealing malware
A fake website mimicking OpenAI's ChatGPT download page has been discovered distributing malware. This malicious site targets both Windows and Mac users, aiming to steal sensitive information such as passwords, browser …