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Within hours of The Odyssey's theatrical release, scammers were already using fake streaming and download sites to lure movie fans with promises of free access. It's a well-established tactic to deliver malware, steal credentials, and scam unsuspecting users. Our latest research breaks down how these scams work, why they appear so quickly, and what users should watch for.

The global scam economy generated an estimated $442 billion in losses in 2025. That should make scams a conversation in every boardroom, not just a cybersecurity issue. Today's scams are sophisticated. They use AI, social engineering, automation, and global criminal networks to target organizations and individuals at unprecedented scale. The financial impact is obvious, but the damage to customer trust, brand reputation, and employee security can be just as significant. Executives don't need to understand every technical detail, but they do need to recognize that fraud has evolved into an enterprise-scale threat that demands executive attention. In this Forbes article, Malwarebytes Head of Consumer Mark Beare explores how business leaders need to start treating cybercrime as an enterprise risk, not just an IT issue. https://lnkd.in/e8aFCvnZ

Please give a warm welcome to our new SVP of Product, Joseph Klein.    Joey has a rare talent: making complicated things feel wonderfully simple. He's built and scaled consumer subscription businesses at Hippo and Green Chef, and even launched mobile games at Disney Interactive.   Now he's bringing that superpower to Malwarebytes. Joey is here to ensure our award-winning protection feels effortless, so staying safe online is something anyone can do without a second thought.     Welcome to the team, Joey! 

Meet the newest member of our Board of Directors Michael Weissman. Michael has spent decades scaling consumer businesses that millions of people use every day, including Netspend, SoundCloud, and Vimeo. That means he knows exactly who we're fighting for: everyday folks just trying to live their lives online without getting scammed, hacked, or having their identity stolen. Cybersecurity has changed. Protecting people now means more than stopping malware. It means helping them make smarter choices, dodge scams, and keep their identities safe. Michael gets that, and he's here to help us do it at scale. Welcome aboard, Michael!

Big sporting events don't just attract fans. They also attract scammers. Our latest research featured in Money highlights how fake World Cup prediction and betting sites are exploiting fans with worthless crypto tokens, copycat coins, and disappearing deposits. These scams don't need to steal your wallet credentials. They convince you to send money willingly, and once it's gone, it's often gone for good. Read Money's coverage of our research.

“Because the vulnerability requires zero privileges and absolutely no user interaction, the remote network attack vector is highly suspected to involve the mishandling of deep links, such as custom URL schemes like zoommtg:// or zoomworkplace://" Zoom patched a critical security hole that may allow an unauthenticated user to conduct an account takeover via network access. Malwarebytes Principal Security Researcher Giuseppe Trotta shares his insights with Computerworld. “Watch out for Zoom links and invites if you are on Windows or VDI and haven’t updated yet." https://lnkd.in/e98cYAen

Illegal streaming doesn't just come with legal risks, it can also expose people to scams, malware, and financial loss. Metro.co.uk highlights Malwarebytes' research into the cybersecurity risks associated with these sites and how cybercriminals use them to target unsuspecting users, showcasing the hidden dangers of pirate streaming sites. https://lnkd.in/eUrqSjF3

Instagram now lets users generate AI images using other people’s public photos. By tagging a public account in an AI prompt, users can create AI-generated images based on that profile unless they opt out. To opt out, click your profile -> 3 bars in the top right -> scroll down to "Sharing and reuse" and toggle off for both Posts and for Reels.

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Scammers are constantly evolving, and so are the tactics they use to evade detection. In a recent interview with Engadget, our Head of Consumer Business, Mark Beare shares insights into one of the latest threats: a recent wave of fake MrBeast "promotions" flooding Threads are actually part of a sophisticated crypto scam network. As these campaigns become more creative and harder to spot, understanding how they work is the first step toward staying protected. It's a reminder that today's scams aren't always obvious. They're engineered to blend in, exploit algorithms, and earn your trust so you become a victim. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e6FzrfdR