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A week in security (October 27 – November 2)_MALWAREBYTES:085F27FA9A15137DE7D29D8612216DCF

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Last week on Malwarebytes Labs:

* Update Chrome now: 20 security fixes just landed
* How scammers use your data to create personalized tricks that work
* Ransomware gang claims Conduent breach: what you should watch for next
* Fake PayPal invoice from Geek Squad is a tech support scam
* Atlas browser’s Omnibox opens up new privacy and security risks
* Gmail breach panic? It’s a misunderstanding, not a hack
* School’s AI system mistakes a bag of chips for a gun
* Around 70 countries sign new UN Cybercrime Convention—but not everyone’s on board
* NSFW ChatGPT? OpenAI plans "grown-up mode" for verified adults
* How to set up two factor authentication (2FA) on your Instagram account
* Phishing scam uses fake death notices to trick LastPass users



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Published Nov 3, 2025 at 08:05

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