Antivirus renewal scams use polished fake pages
A fake renewal page can collect your name, email, and phone number even when no charge exists. Check your bank and antivirus account directly before responding.
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Chrome 153 for Android Begins Rolling Out With Security Fixes
Google says Chrome 153 will reach Android devices through Google Play over the next few days. Check your installed version and update there when the new release appears.
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Chrome Extended Stable 152.0.7977.130 rolls out to Windows and Mac
Google is rolling out Chrome version 152.0.7977.130 to the Extended Stable channel for Windows and Mac. Check Chrome itself, but do not use unofficial downloads to force the update.
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Chrome desktop update includes 42 security fixes
Google is rolling out Chrome 153.0.8010.47/.48 for Windows and Mac, and 153.0.8010.47 for Linux. Check Chrome’s version and use its built-in updater when the release reaches your computer.
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Crypto newsletter subscribers targeted in Brevo phishing campaign
A breach at email provider Brevo led to convincing scam emails sent to some crypto customers. Check urgent warnings through the company’s official app or website, not through an email link.
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Gigabud can clone a banking app in an Android work profile
Malwarebytes says the Gigabud banking Trojan can create a separate Android work profile and place a copy of a banking app inside it. Users who installed suspicious apps should check for duplicate apps and unusual permissions.
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Fake executive emails sought nearly $50,000 invoice payments
Microsoft describes more than one million emails using fake executives, invoices, and vendor branding to request payments. Finance teams should verify unusual requests outside email before sending money.
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Repeated fake copyright complaints can suspend Instagram accounts
Scammers are using repeated false copyright complaints to trigger temporary Instagram suspensions, then demanding payment. Check notices inside Instagram, use its appeal process, and do not pay or share login details.
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Passkey-themed scams can compromise Microsoft cloud accounts
Microsoft reports calls, texts, and Teams messages that led to cloud identity compromise in observed intrusions. Users should avoid the message’s link and report any interaction through a trusted channel.
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