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CAPTCHA scams are surging as hackers exploit a security tool

Cybercriminals are increasingly using fake CAPTCHA prompts to trick users into enabling malware and scam notifications ...
Morningstar

Malwarebytes Makes ChatGPT Smarter About Scams, Malware and Online Risk

First of its kind ChatGPT integration taps into Malwarebytes Threat Intelligence to provide verified assessment of risky links, emails, texts and phone numbers Scams aren't a fringe issue – they've ...
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This one simple phrase could save you from a scam nightmare – Malwarebytes and ChatGPT team up for real-time scam detection

Encountering a scam email, message, or website is becoming part of everyday life, and AI tools are making it all too easy to generate convincing copy for the bad guys to distribute en masse. So if the ...

This new scam could trick you into downloading malware

A new scam involving fake CAPTCHA boxes is tricking people into downloading malware that can steal sensitive information.
Security Boulevard

Watch out for fake Malwarebytes renewal notices in your calendar

Scammers are sending fake calendar “renewal” notices impersonating Malwarebytes to trick victims into calling a fake billing number.
Morningstar

Malwarebytes Scam Guard Prevented High-Risk Fraud in 15% of Interactions, Protecting Users from $1000+ in Losses or Significant Personal Risk

The leading scam detection tool is now available on desktop SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Malwarebytes, a global leader in online protection, expanded the availability of its ...

Malwarebytes Survey Finds 90% of People Don't Trust AI with Their Data

While AI use is becoming increasingly common, 90% of respondents said they're worried about AI using their data without consent and 91% support national laws regulating personal data use. The findings ...