The AI plot to scan and destroy books (Lock and Code S07E19)

2026-09-21T20:51:45Z•fe45fa0a35ce6029a5d199272dbce6401567719bd925059999eb7d74cef38b31
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What happened

Malwarebytes Labs weekly feed covering cybercrime, phishing, Android banking malware, account compromise, actively exploited vulnerabilities, privacy, and AI-related security issues. Notable threats include RatHat Android malware targeting bank credentials, authentication codes, and screen-lock PINs; phishing campaigns impersonating parcel carriers, T-Mobile, Revolut, and antivirus providers; malicious advertising delivered through a hijacked verified HBO Max Reddit account; cryptocurrency payment fraud; and an actively exploited Google Pixel modem vulnerability. The document is an aggregated

Why it matters

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Evidence and limitations

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fe45fa0a35ce6029a5d199272dbce6401567719bd925059999eb7d74cef38b31
Enrichment time
2026-09-21T20:51:45Z
AI-assisted enrichment
Yes

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