Malwarebytes stories
OpenClaw AI assistant surge sparks major security fears
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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malware
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phishing
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application security
A rapid surge in OpenClaw AI assistant use has left tens of thousands of exposed systems and a trail of hijacked tools and malicious add-ons.
Instagram denies breach after 17m user records leak
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
Instagram denies a data breach after a dataset on 17m users appears on hacking forums, blaming old leak scraps and a fixed reset bug.
Ransomware attacks soar 63% in US, 67% in UK, says report
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A Malwarebytes report reveals a 63% surge in US ransomware attacks and a 67% rise in the UK. The US healthcare sector is particularly hard-hit, enduring 71% of global attacks.
Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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uc
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.
EU AI Act sets new global standard for ethical AI use
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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biometrics
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data privacy
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ai
The EU AI Act, effective 1st August 2024, heralds significant regulatory changes for businesses and tech firms, setting a global benchmark for ethical AI use.
Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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physical security
Malwarebytes has launched a free Digital Footprint Portal offering a detailed analysis of sources including the dark web.
World Backup Day triggers call for holistic cybersecurity overhaul
Sat, 30th Mar 2024
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data protection
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dr
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encryption
On World Backup Day, tech industry leaders urge organisations to improve cyber security strategies and adopt hardware-based solutions and Zero Trust protocols. They also highlight the potential risks of generative AI.
SimSpace appoints Clint Sand as new Chief Product Officer
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Clint Sand steps into role as Chief Product Officer at SimSpace, tasked with boosting the company's cybersecurity platform.
LastPass appoints Amy Appleyard as chief revenue officer
Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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cx
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martech
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iam
Amy Appleyard, a cybersecurity sales veteran, has been appointed as LastPass' chief revenue officer to lead key revenue-related functions.
Malwarebytes expands Nebula platform with DNS module
Mon, 13th Jun 2022
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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zero trust security
Malwarebytes expands Nebula platform with DNS filtering module, providing Zero Trust offering and blocking access to malicious websites.
Malwarebytes appoints Brian Thomas as vice president of worldwide MSP
Fri, 20th May 2022
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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arista networks
Malwarebytes appoints Brian Thomas as VP of Worldwide MSP to lead expansion of channel partner network & cater cybersecurity solutions to SMBs.
Malwarebytes appoints Laura Whitt-Winyard as chief information security officer
Tue, 26th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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malwarebytes
Malwarebytes, a leading cybersecurity company, appoints chief information security officer Laura Whitt-Winyard to drive progress in the industry.
Massive resurgence in cyberthreats following COVID-19 - report
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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malware
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
There has been a massive resurgence in cyberthreats across multiple categories following pandemic-induced declines in 2020.
Women and BAME individuals bear the brunt of cyber attacks - Malwarebytes research
Tue, 28th Sep 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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malwarebytes
Malwarebytes and non-profit partners have released a report revealing certain demographic groups are disproportionally impacted by cybercrime.
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Interpol announces it will join the Coalition Against Stalkerware
Fri, 30th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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malwarebytes
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interpol
Interpol teams up with the Coalition Against Stalkerware to investigate the use of stalkerware and support victims of tech abuse.
Malwarebytes expands security protection suite for remote workers
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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risk & compliance
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
Malwarebytes has announced the expansion of its protection suite and industry partnerships to incorporate more features to help protect remote workers.
Malwarebytes expands protection suite, with focus on protecting remote workers
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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malware
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endpoint protection
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risk & compliance
Malwarebytes expands its protection suite and partners with cyber-insurance provider Coalition to offer customers joint discounts.
Shlayer malware proves Apple devices aren't as secure as you think
Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apple
Apple's notarisation processes are failing to keep the company's software secure, as threat actors find ways around it, according to security experts.
New data reveals correlation between cyber attacks and work from home initiatives
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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breach prevention
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
20% of organisations have experienced a cybersecurity breach as a result of remote work, according to a report by Malwarebytes.
11 new orgs join fight against insidious Stalkerware
Tue, 2nd Jun 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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malwarebytes
Founded last year, the Coalition Against Stalkerware brings together cybersecurity vendors, domestic violence organisations, and digital rights advocates.