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Shlayer malware proves Apple devices aren't as secure as you think
Malware

Shlayer malware proves Apple devices aren't as secure as you think

Apple's notarisation processes are failing to keep the company's software secure, as threat actors find ways around it, according to security experts.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2020
New data reveals correlation between cyber attacks and work from home initiatives
Breach Prevention

New data reveals correlation between cyber attacks and work from home initiatives

20% of organisations have experienced a cybersecurity breach as a result of remote work, according to a report by Malwarebytes.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
11 new orgs join fight against insidious Stalkerware
Malware

11 new orgs join fight against insidious Stalkerware

Founded last year, the Coalition Against Stalkerware brings together cybersecurity vendors, domestic violence organisations, and digital rights advocates.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2020
Malwarebytes launches VPN service that won't track users
Virtual Private Networks

Malwarebytes launches VPN service that won't track users

Malwarebytes says that while the solution is only available for Windows, it will be coming soon to Mac, Android, Chrome, and iOS.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020
New VP of engineering for Malwarebytes
Malware

New VP of engineering for Malwarebytes

Hyder is tasked with driving product development, innovation strategy, technical vision, and cloud operations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020
Malwarebytes launches cloud platform designed for SMBs
Cloud Services

Malwarebytes launches cloud platform designed for SMBs

Malwarebytes launches Malwarebytes Nebula, a new cloud platform with specific enterprise features but designed for small to medium businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
Malwarebytes enhances enterprise, channel cloud offerings
Malware

Malwarebytes enhances enterprise, channel cloud offerings

Malwarebytes has enhanced its Nebula cloud platform for enterprises with advanced features, and introduced an MSP partner programme and operations console.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Malwarebytes adds former Dropbox CMO to its board
Dropbox

Malwarebytes adds former Dropbox CMO to its board

Malwarebytes has snapped up former Dropbox CMO Carolyn Feinstein as its newest member of the Malwarebytes board of directors.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020
Malwarebytes stalwart promoted to chief product officer
Malware

Malwarebytes stalwart promoted to chief product officer

Akshay Bhargava has been promoted to chief product officer at Malwarebytes, responsible for driving the company's technology vision and product roadmap.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2019
Education prime target for cyber attacks, report finds
Malware

Education prime target for cyber attacks, report finds

Educational institutions worldwide continue to be vulnerable to cyberattacks due to limited budgets and resources, according to a report by Malwarebytes.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
How the iPhone malware discovery affects Apple users – Malwarebytes
Malware

How the iPhone malware discovery affects Apple users – Malwarebytes

The malware implant has been patched, but iPhone users should ensure they're running on the latest version of iOS (12.1.4) to leverage the security patches.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019
Business ransomware detections spiking - Malwarebytes
Malware

Business ransomware detections spiking - Malwarebytes

Ransomware attackers are targeting large, ill-prepared public and private organisations with easy-to-exploit vulnerabilities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Malwarebytes appoints ANZ MSP channel manager
Channel Manager

Malwarebytes appoints ANZ MSP channel manager

Malwarebytes names Dani Ferguson as the ANZ MSP channel manager to bolster local market share, expanding its growing program which boasts over 65 partners.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Report: The murky world of malicious AI
Artificial Intelligence

Report: The murky world of malicious AI

A new report by Malwarebytes reveals the darker side of AI, highlighting how cybercriminals exploit AI's vulnerabilities for sophisticated attacks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
Ransomware attacks on the rise again - Malwarebytes
Malware

Ransomware attacks on the rise again - Malwarebytes

The report found that ransomware is seeing a 325% increase from previous year, and is the fourth-most detected threat against businesses in APAC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2019
Malwarebytes reveals APAC countries most targeted by malware
Malware

Malwarebytes reveals APAC countries most targeted by malware

The report identifies increases in backdoors, cryptocurrency miners, and the use of exploits against their endpoints.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019
500 million impacted by Marriott database breach
Data Loss Prevention

500 million impacted by Marriott database breach

A root cause of the breach is currently unknown, but Marriott indicated that the intruders encrypted the information before exfiltrating the data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2018
Security professionals are considering black hat activity - report
Endpoint Detection and Response

Security professionals are considering black hat activity - report

49% of global mid-market professionals were most likely to suggest that it's easy to get into cybercrime without getting caught.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018

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