Plus: Your tax forms sell for $20, a trick that fools antivirus scans, and 20,000 fake shops exposed.

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A DarkSword hangs over unpatched iPhones

State-sponsored hackers are exploiting DarkSword, a devastating chain of vulnerabilities, to silently infiltrate unpatched iPhones. Here's what you need to know.

Your tax forms sell for $20 on the dark web

Dark web forums are flooded with stolen tax records this season and identity thieves are cashing in fast. See what Malwarebytes researchers found.

Zombie ZIP method can fool antivirus during the first scan

The Zombie ZIP method exploits a quirk in how antivirus software scans files, and it could slip through on the very first check. Here's how it works.

20,000+ fake shops. One goal: steal everything in your wallet

Researchers uncovered a massive, coordinated network of fraudulent storefronts designed to harvest your payment details and personal data at scale.

Who’s afraid of AI?

90% of readers told us they worry about AI tools using their data without consent, and more than 40% have stopped using Gemini and ChatGPT. This fast-moving industry is giving pause, so if you’re cautious, you’re not alone. Read our report to see where you fit.

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