Malwarebytes Labs – The Security Blog From Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Labs AI Meta patents AI that could keep you posting from beyond the grave February 19, 2026 – Hopefully Meta really will file this in the "just because we can do it doesn't mean we should" drawer. Scams Facebook ads spread fake Windows 11 downloads that steal passwords and crypto wallets AI AI-generated passwords are a security risk News Intimate products maker Tenga spilled customer data AI Scammers use fake “Gemini” AI chatbot to sell fake “Google Coin” PODCAST Podcast Our bi-weekly podcast of the latest security headlines and in-depth interviews with guests VIEW EPISODES AI AI If the robots are taking over, you'll want to know about it. READ MORE Data Breaches Data breaches Keep on top of the latest data breach news. READ MORE Threat Intelligence Threat Intel Stay up to date with the latest research and threat intelligence reports. READ MORE Age verification vendor Persona left frontend exposed Pieter Arntz February 20, 2026 0 Comments Behind a basic age check, researchers say Persona’s system runs extensive identity, watchlist, and adverse-media screening. Facebook ads spread fake Windows 11 downloads that steal passwords and crypto wallets Stefan Dasic February 20, 2026 0 Comments Attackers are weaponizing Facebook ads to distribute password-stealing malware masked as a Windows download. AI-generated passwords are a security risk Pieter Arntz February 19, 2026 0 Comments AI-generated passwords are "highly predictable" and aren’t truly random, making them easier for cybercriminals to crack. Intimate products maker Tenga spilled customer data Pieter Arntz February 19, 2026 0 Comments A phishing attack on a Tenga employee may have exposed US customer data. Customers should watch for sextortion-themed phishing attempts. Meta patents AI that could keep you posting from beyond the grave Danny Bradbury February 19, 2026 0 Comments Hopefully Meta really will file this in the "just because we can do it doesn't mean we should" drawer. Betterment data breach might be worse than we thought Pieter Arntz February 18, 2026 0 Comments This breach now appears far more serious. The leaked data includes rich personal and financial details that phishers could use. Job scam uses fake Google Forms site to harvest Google logins Pieter Arntz February 18, 2026 0 Comments Phishers are using fake Google Forms pages hosted on lookalike domains to trick job seekers into handing over their Google credentials. Scammers use fake “Gemini” AI chatbot to sell fake “Google Coin” Stefan Dasic February 18, 2026 0 Comments An AI chatbot posing as Google’s Gemini is being used to pitch fake “Google Coin,” promising 7x returns. Chrome “preloading” could be leaking your data and causing problems in Browser Guard Malwarebytes Labs February 17, 2026 0 Comments This article explains why Chrome’s “preloading” can cause scary-looking blocks in Malwarebytes Browser Guard. 1 2 3 … 604 Next Contributors Threat Center Podcast Glossary Scams
