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Last week on Malwarebytes Labs:

* Microsoft says Edge’s plaintext password behavior is "by design"
* ShinyHunters escalates Canvas attacks with school login defacements
* Massive AI investment scam network spans 15,500 domains
* If a fake moustache can fool age checks, is the Online Safety Act working?
* Google Chrome’s silent 4GB AI download problem
* Attackers adopt JavaScript runtime Bun to spread NWHStealer
* Millions of students’ personal data stolen in major education breach
* Update WhatsApp now: Two new flaws could expose you to malicious files
* Cyberattacks are raising your prices (Lock and Code S07E09)
* Thousands of Facebook accounts stolen by phishing emails sent through Google
* The 2026 World Cup scam economy is already running before the first whistle



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Published May 11, 2026 at 07:04

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