> A week in security (July 6 – July 12)
[DATE: 13/07/2026 07:01]
[LANGUAGE: EN]
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs:This new Windows malware can take over your PC and wipe it cleanHow mule betting scams recruit ordinary peopleTwo Chrome updates in two days fix critical vulnerabilitiesHow World Cup crypto prediction sites take your money6.9 million driver’s license numbers stolen from AssuranceAmericaMicrosoft fixes RoguePlanet zero-day in DefenderTurn off this Meta setting before someone generates AI images of youYour next car could be watching your faceHow the Reddit and Discord false report scam steals accountsFake Netflix, Coca-Cola, and FIFA job scams target marketersClaude Code’s hidden tracker was an “experiment,” says AnthropicScammers are using AI to sell impossible flowersHow to tell if an image is AI-generatedChoose your WhatsApp username carefullyNetNut botnet takes a hit. Don’t be part of the next one.Stay safe!What do cybercriminals know about you? Use Malwarebytes’ free Digital Footprint scan to see whether your personal information has been exposed online.SCAN NOW