> A week in security (November 17 – November 23)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: AI teddy bear for kids responds with sexual content and advice about weapons Fake calendar invites are spreading. Here’s how to remove them and prevent more Budget Samsung phones shipped with unremovable spyware, say researchers What the Flock is happening with license plate readers? Holiday scams 2025: These common shopping habits make you the easiest target [Correction] Gmail can read your emails and attachments to power “smart features” Mac users warned about new DigitStealer information stealer Attackers are using “Sneaky 2FA” to create fake sign-in windows that look real Sharenting: are you leaving your kids’ digital footprints for scammers to find? Chrome zero-day under active attack: visiting the wrong site could hijack your browser Thieves order a tasty takeout of names and addresses from DoorDash Why it matters when your online order is drop-shipped The price of ChatGPT’s erotic chat? $20/month and your identity Your coworker is tired of AI “workslop” (Lock and Code S06E23) Scammers are sending bogus copyright warnings to steal your X login Stay safe! We don’t just report on threats—we help safeguard your entire digital identity Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. Protect your, and your family’s, personal information by using identity protection.