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Agentic AI Security in 2026: What to Know

Organizations are rapidly deploying autonomous and semi-autonomous AI agents that can make decisions, execute tasks and interact d…

FRAUDFTC Consumer Protection3 months ago

FTC Data Show People Reported Losing $3.5 Billion to Imposter Scams in 2025

New data from the Federal Trade Commission reveal that people reported losing a staggering $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025,…

FRAUDMalwarebytes Labs3 months ago

A week in security (June 8 – June 14)

A list of topics we covered in the week of June 8 to June 14 of 2026

FRAUDKnowBe43 months ago

How to Secure AI Agents: 4 Best Practices

Imagine you give an AI agent permission to triage support tickets. A few weeks later, it’s accessing a system no one intended it t…

FRAUDKnowBe43 months ago

An Overview of Email Compliance Regulations and Reporting

Email is one of the primary ways people share information, connect with customers and get work done. It is also one of the easiest…

FRAUDMalwarebytes Labs3 months ago

Stolen iPhones could soon be worth a lot less to thieves

Apple and the Met Police are working together to make stolen iPhones harder to reset, resell, and profit from.

FRAUDKnowBe43 months ago

Report: AI-Assisted Fraud is Surging

AI-generated fraud schemes are now the dominant type of fraud, according to a new report from AU10TIX. AI-assisted forgeries overt…

FRAUDFTC Consumer Protection3 months ago

FTC Files Contempt Motion Against Amare Global and Three Individuals Over Unsubstantiated Health Claims

The Federal Trade Commission has asked a federal court to hold in contempt dietary supplement provider Amare Global Holdings, its…

FRAUDMalwarebytes Labs3 months ago

Fake verification pages are stealing Steam accounts from players

A convincing fake FACEIT verification page is stealing Steam accounts by using a fake login window that looks completely legitimat…

FRAUDMalwarebytes Labs3 months ago

Google can be liable for false AI Overviews, court rules

"AI can make mistakes" isn't a good enough legal defense for defamatory or incorrect AI Overviews, a German court has ruled.

FRAUDhighKnowBe43 months ago

Attackers Use Spoofed ChatGPT Site to Deliver Malware

Researchers at Malwarebytes warn that a fake ChatGPT download site is delivering malware. The attackers use sponsored results and…

FRAUDhighKnowBe43 months ago

I Love Device-Bound Session Credentials, But They Are Still Phishable and Hackable

Google recently released Device-Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) for Google Chrome and Google Workspace. It is a long-awaited new…

FRAUDcriticalMalwarebytes Labs3 months ago

VRChat says reported data breach never happened

We explain what data was exposed, the potential risks, and the steps you should take now.

FRAUDMalwarebytes Labs3 months ago

Children’s phones must block nude images by September, UK says

Apple and Google have three months to block nude images on children's phones. They're not allowed to collect any data while they d…

FRAUDKnowBe43 months ago

Nearly Two-Thirds of CEOs Cite Cyberattacks as Their Top Concern

Cyberattacks are now the top concern of leading CEOs, overtaking fears over geopolitical turmoil or inflation, the Wall Street Jou…

FRAUDhighMalwarebytes Labs3 months ago

Free Spotify Premium hacks on social media are spreading infostealers

Cybercriminals are turning TikTok and Instagram Reels into malware delivery platforms, using free software tutorials to spread inf…

FRAUDhighKnowBe43 months ago

A Look at Spam vs. Phishing: 4 Key Differences

Spam and phishing are often used interchangeably in email security, but they serve distinct purposes and carry varying levels of r…

FRAUDKnowBe43 months ago

KnowBe4 Wins Multiple 2026 TrustRadius Top Rated Awards

We’re proud to share that KnowBe4 has once again been recognized as a leader in cybersecurity, receiving six 2026 TrustRadius Top…

FRAUDKnowBe43 months ago

Cyber Insurance for Mid‑Market Organizations in Southeast Asia

Overview Businesses increasingly identify cyber risk as a core operational concern. Yet many cyber incidents still stem from ba…

FRAUDcriticalMalwarebytes Labs3 months ago

Microsoft’s biggest-ever Patch Tuesday fixes 206 bugs, including 3 zero-days

June 2026 is the largest Patch Tuesday in history, fixing 206 vulnerabilities and three publicly disclosed zero-days.

FRAUDMalwarebytes Labs3 months ago

88% of people struggle to tell what’s real online

As AI-generated scams, deepfakes, and impersonation spread, a new Malwarebytes report finds people increasingly unsure what to tru…

FRAUDMalwarebytes Labs3 months ago

Meta’s face-recognition code raises new concerns about smart glasses

As smart glasses become more capable, concerns about face recognition, covert recording, and biometric surveillance are growing.

FRAUDMalwarebytes Labs3 months ago

Scammers love Meta, according to Lloyds Bank

Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp account for more than two thirds of fraud reports made by Lloyds customers.

FRAUDFTC Consumer Protection3 months ago

FTC Returns Nearly $3 Million to Consumers Deceived by Mortgage Relief Scheme

The Federal Trade Commission is returning nearly $3 million to consumers deceived by the Golden Home Services, also known as Home…

FRAUDcriticalMalwarebytes Labs3 months ago

Update Chrome: Google patches actively exploited vulnerability and 73 others

Google's latest Chrome update fixes 74 security vulnerabilities, including one under active attack.

FRAUDMalwarebytes Labs3 months ago

Americans lost nearly $900 million to AI-powered scams, FBI says

Deepfakes, voice cloning, and other AI-powered scams cost Americans nearly $900 million in 2025, says the 2025 FBI Internet Crime…

FRAUDhighMalwarebytes Labs3 months ago

Pirated PC games are delivering password-stealing malware

Cybercriminals are hiding malware in cracked and repacked games, infecting more than 400,000 devices worldwide.

FRAUDMalwarebytes Labs3 months ago

A week in security (June 1 – June 7)

A list of topics we covered in the week of June 1 to June 7 of 2026

FRAUDFTC Consumer Protection3 months ago

FTC Gives Final Approval to Order Against Illuminate Settling Allegations It Failed to Secure Students’ Personal Data

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission finalized a modified order requiring Illuminate Education Inc. to…

FRAUDMalwarebytes Labs3 months ago

AI: Threat, tool, or both?

Public concern about AI is rising. We look at what's driving it, and why cybersecurity occupies a unique place in this debate.

Fraud & Scams

Agentic AI Security in 2026: What to Know

FTC Data Show People Reported Losing $3.5 Billion to Imposter Scams in 2025

A week in security (June 8 &#8211; June 14)

How to Secure AI Agents: 4 Best Practices

An Overview of Email Compliance Regulations and Reporting

Stolen iPhones could soon be worth a lot less to thieves

Report: AI-Assisted Fraud is Surging

FTC Files Contempt Motion Against Amare Global and Three Individuals Over Unsubstantiated Health Claims

Fake verification pages are stealing Steam accounts from players

Google can be liable for false AI Overviews, court rules

Attackers Use Spoofed ChatGPT Site to Deliver Malware

I Love Device-Bound Session Credentials, But They Are Still Phishable and Hackable

VRChat says reported data breach never happened

Children&#8217;s phones must block nude images by September, UK says

Nearly Two-Thirds of CEOs Cite Cyberattacks as Their Top Concern

Free Spotify Premium hacks on social media are spreading infostealers

A Look at Spam vs. Phishing: 4 Key Differences

KnowBe4 Wins Multiple 2026 TrustRadius Top Rated Awards

Cyber Insurance for Mid‑Market Organizations in Southeast Asia

Microsoft’s biggest-ever Patch Tuesday fixes 206 bugs, including 3 zero-days

88% of people struggle to tell what&#8217;s real online

Meta&#8217;s face-recognition code raises new concerns about smart glasses

Scammers love Meta, according to Lloyds Bank

FTC Returns Nearly $3 Million to Consumers Deceived by Mortgage Relief Scheme

Update Chrome: Google patches actively exploited vulnerability and 73 others

Americans lost nearly $900 million to AI-powered scams, FBI says

Pirated PC games are delivering password-stealing malware

A week in security (June 1 &#8211; June 7)

FTC Gives Final Approval to Order Against Illuminate Settling Allegations It Failed to Secure Students’ Personal Data

AI: Threat, tool, or both?

A week in security (June 8 – June 14)

Children’s phones must block nude images by September, UK says

88% of people struggle to tell what’s real online

Meta’s face-recognition code raises new concerns about smart glasses

A week in security (June 1 – June 7)