Malwarebytes Labs – The Security Blog From Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Labs AI Regulators around the world are scrutinizing Grok over sexual deepfakes January 12, 2026 – Grok’s apology is unlikely to be the end of the story after the AI tool was used to generate content that may constitute illegal child sexual abuse material. Inside Malwarebytes Celebrating reviews and recognitions for Malwarebytes in 2025 AI Are we ready for ChatGPT Health? Mobile pcTattletale founder pleads guilty as US cracks down on stalkerware Family and parenting Lego’s Smart Bricks explained: what they do, and what they don’t Threat Intelligence Threat Intel Stay up to date with the latest research and threat intelligence reports. READ MORE BUSINESS BLOG Business Discover the tools, insights, and advice you need to protect your organization. EXPLORE PERSONAL BLOG Personal Get the security news and tips to help you and your family stay safe. EXPLORE PODCAST Podcast Our bi-weekly podcast of the latest security headlines and in-depth interviews with guests VIEW EPISODES Regulators around the world are scrutinizing Grok over sexual deepfakes Pieter Arntz January 12, 2026 0 Comments Grok’s apology is unlikely to be the end of the story after the AI tool was used to generate content that may constitute illegal child sexual abuse material. Celebrating reviews and recognitions for Malwarebytes in 2025 Tjitske de Vries January 12, 2026 0 Comments In 2025, Malwarebytes was repeatedly tested against real-world threats. Here’s what those tests found. A week in security (January 5 – January 11) Malwarebytes Labs January 12, 2026 0 Comments A list of topics we covered in the week of January 5 to January 11 of 2026 Enshittification is ruining everything online (Lock and Code S07E01) Malwarebytes Labs January 11, 2026 0 Comments This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Cory Doctor about enshittification and its dangerous impact online and off. pcTattletale founder pleads guilty as US cracks down on stalkerware Pieter Arntz January 9, 2026 0 Comments After years of security failures and partner-spying marketing, pcTattletale’s founder has pleaded guilty in a rare US federal stalkerware case. Are we ready for ChatGPT Health? Pieter Arntz January 9, 2026 0 Comments Linking your medical records to ChatGPT Health may give you personalized wellness answers, but it also comes with serious privacy implications. CISA warns of active attacks on HPE OneView and legacy PowerPoint Pieter Arntz January 8, 2026 0 Comments Two actively exploited flaws—one brand new, one 16 years old—have been added to CISA’s KEV catalog, signaling urgent patching. Lego’s Smart Bricks explained: what they do, and what they don’t Danny Bradbury January 8, 2026 0 Comments A smart toy doesn’t have to be a risky one. Lego’s Smart Bricks add sensors and sound without apps, accounts, or AI. We explain how it works. Fake WinRAR downloads hide malware behind a real installer Pieter Arntz January 8, 2026 0 Comments We unpack a trojanized WinRAR download that was hiding the Winzipper malware behind a real installer. 1 2 3 … 596 Next Contributors Threat Center Podcast Glossary Scams
