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Malicious browser extensions can hijack AI assistants

September 28, 2026

Malicious browser extensions can hijack AI assistants

BragJack research reveals how a single malicious browser extension could hijack Gemini, Perplexity Comet and Edge AI agents with zero clicks.

Hackers hijack verified streaming account to spread malware, researchers find

September 23, 2026

Hackers hijack verified streaming account to spread malware, researchers find

HBO Max's verified Reddit account was hijacked to push 108 malicious ads using ClickFix, a technique that tricks victims into running dangerous commands.

AI malware can rewrite itself to evade detection

September 22, 2026

AI malware can rewrite itself to evade detection

Google's Threat Intelligence Group found PROMPTFLUX malware that uses Gemini to rewrite its own code every hour, raising urgent cybersecurity alarms.

Scammers know the best time to text you

September 14, 2026

Scammers know the best time to text you

Malwarebytes data reveals scam texts peak around noon ET with 874% higher volume than overnight, and Fridays bring roughly 50% more messages.

Thousands of hacked sites trick you into installing malware

September 13, 2026

Thousands of hacked sites trick you into installing malware

Over 5,400 legitimate websites now serve fake CAPTCHA scams that trick users into pasting malware commands into Windows Run via ClickFix attacks.

Fake patient portal scam can steal your login and infect your PC

September 4, 2026

Fake patient portal scam can steal your login and infect your PC

MyChart phishing emails mimic real patient portal alerts with fake lab results and malware tricks that target Windows users across the country.

Fake Chrome update scam could infect your computer

August 31, 2026

Fake Chrome update scam could infect your computer

A Chrome extension with 70,000 users and a 4.7-star rating began injecting fake update warnings after a threat actor acquired and weaponized it.

Cheap TV boxes may secretly click ads for fraud

August 14, 2026

Cheap TV boxes may secretly click ads for fraud

Bitsight researchers say some cheap H96 Android TV boxes may secretly click ads and route strangers' internet traffic through your home Wi-Fi connection.

Russian hackers can steal emails without a click

August 7, 2026

Russian hackers can steal emails without a click

Laundry Bear exploits security flaw in unpatched Zimbra servers, stealing 90 days of emails and authentication data without victims clicking a link.

Fake party invitation scam can hijack your computer

August 5, 2026

Fake party invitation scam can hijack your computer

Fake party invitations trick victims into downloading malware that gives criminals remote access to computers and spreads through contact lists.