US election scams, new sextortion tactics, Iranian spear phishing, and more

Read the latest from Malwarebytes Labs [View in browser]( [Malwarebytes]( NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER BIG NEWS [How to avoid election related scams]( [How to avoid election related scams]( [How to avoid election related scams]( With the US election in full swing, scammers have taken a renewed interest in the ways they can use these to defraud people for their money or their personal information. We go through some golden rules to stay safe throughout this period. [Keep Reading]( [“Hello pervert” sextortion scam includes new threat of Pegasus—and a picture of your home]( [Iranian cybercriminals are targeting WhatsApp users in spear phishing campaign]( [“Hello pervert” sextortion scam includes new threat of Pegasus—and a picture of your home]( “Hello pervert” sextortion scammers have added two new pressure tactics to their campaigns: mentioning the Pegasus spyware and adding pictures of your home. Here’s how to spot these scams and how to react when receiving one. [Keep Reading]( [Iranian cybercriminals are targeting WhatsApp users in spear phishing campaign]( [Iranian cybercriminals are targeting WhatsApp users in spear phishing campaign]( [Iranian cybercriminals are targeting WhatsApp users in spear phishing campaign]( Meta reported that Iranian state-sponsored cybercriminal group IRGC were involved in spear phishing attacks on prominent WhatsApp users. Fake accounts linked to the group posed as technical support for well-known tech companies to collect information, manipulate people, or compromise their devices. [Keep Reading]( [London’s city transport hit by cybersecurity incident]( [London’s city transport hit by cybersecurity incident]( [London’s city transport hit by cybersecurity incident]( Transport for London (TfL), the city’s transport authority, is fighting through an ongoing cyberattack. TfL is working with the National Crime Agency to investigate and respond to this incident. [Keep Reading]( Cybersecurity for everyone Save 40% on Malwarebytes Standard today! [Save 40%>]( [Cybersecurity for everyone] [Save 40%>]( [Cybersecurity for everyone] [Survey] Election survey With the upcoming US presidential election fast approaching, we’d love to hear how you feel about cybersecurity and privacy in the run up to the election period and beyond. Share your thoughts in our quick survey. [Complete survey]( [Complete survey]( QUICK LINKS [Lock and Code Podcast]( [Lock and Code Podcast]( [Our Blog]( [Our Blog]( [Cybersecurity Basics]( [Cybersecurity Basics]( [Refer and Earn Rewards]( [Refer and Earn Rewards]( © 2024 Malwarebytes 3979 Freedom Circle, 12th Floor, Santa Clara, CA 95054 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Instagram]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( | [Unsubscribe](