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OpenClaw AI assistant surge sparks major security fears
Last month
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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.
Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.
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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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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Amy Appleyard, a cybersecurity sales veteran, has been appointed as LastPass' chief revenue officer to lead key revenue-related functions.
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, a leading cybersecurity company, appoints chief information security officer Laura Whitt-Winyard to drive progress in the industry.
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.
Ransomware attacks on the rise again - Malwarebytes
Fri, 3rd May 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The report found that ransomware is seeing a 325% increase from previous year, and is the fourth-most detected threat against businesses in APAC.
2017 brought a surge of ransom & hijack attacks against APAC
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Asia Pacific is a hotspot for ransomware, hijackers, spyware and worms and one security expert believes that the region is becoming a major target.
Locky ransomware's 'rebirth' puts everyone at risk once again
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The Locky ransomware is back and using social engineering in another round of email-based attacks on tens of thousands of users.
New Asia Pacific chief as Malwarebytes continues global expansion
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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cybersecurity
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malwarebytes
Malwarebytes appoints Jeff Hurmuses as Asia Pacific vice president, aiming to mirror its EMEA success by expanding in Australia, India, and beyond.