> A week in security (October 6 – October 12)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs: Apple voices concerns over age-check law that could put user privacy at risk Your passwords don’t need so many fiddly characters, NIST says Millions of (very) private chats exposed by two AI companion apps Fake VPN and streaming app drops malware that drains your bank account California just put people back in control of their data One stolen iPhone uncovered a network smuggling thousands of devices to China Modeling scams see mature models as attractive new prospects Is your computer mouse eavesdropping on you? “Can you test my game?” Fake itch.io pages spread hidden malware to gamers Don’t connect your wallet: Best Wallet cryptocurrency scam is making the rounds Troops and veterans’ personal information leaked in CPAP Medical data breach Discord warns users after data stolen in third-party breach What’s there to save about social media? (Lock and Code S06E20) How to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) on your Facebook account 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.