Cybersecurity Weekly Roundup: March 10 - March 16

TL;DR

This week’s cybersecurity roundup highlights significant vulnerabilities in iOS apps, Roblox safety concerns, essential iPhone updates, and the rise of gambling scams through mirror sites. Additionally, Android tracking issues, cyberattacks on social media platforms, and the recognition of Malwarebytes Premium Security as “Product of the Year” are discussed.

Cybersecurity News Highlights

iOS App Vulnerabilities Exposed

Research reveals widespread exposure of secrets in iOS apps, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures¹.

Roblox CEO on Child Safety

Roblox CEO advises parents to monitor their children’s activities on the platform to ensure safety².

Essential iPhone Update

Apple urges users to update their iPhones immediately to patch vulnerabilities exploited in sophisticated attacks³.

Gambling Scams via Mirror Sites

The dark side of sports betting is exposed as mirror sites facilitate gambling scams, posing significant risks to users⁴.

Android Tracking Concerns

Android devices are found to track users even before they sign in, raising privacy concerns⁵.

Cyberattack on Social Media Platform

Dark Storm claims responsibility for a cyberattack, causing login troubles for users on a popular social media platform⁶.

Ad Targeting Insights

A podcast episode explores how ads can access screen brightness, headphone jack use, and location data, raising privacy concerns⁷.

Fake CAPTCHA Websites

Fake CAPTCHA websites are hijacking clipboards to install information stealers, posing a new threat to users⁸.

Malwarebytes Awarded “Product of the Year”

Malwarebytes Premium Security receives the “Product of the Year” award from AVLab, recognizing its excellence in cybersecurity⁹.

Threat Intelligence Updates

ThreatDown Recognized as “Product of the Year”

ThreatDown receives the “Product of the Year” award, highlighting its effectiveness in threat intelligence¹⁰.

March 2025 Patch Tuesday

The March 2025 Patch Tuesday focuses on severity over quantity, addressing critical vulnerabilities¹¹.

Phishing on App Stores

Phishing scams are now prevalent on popular app stores, posing a significant threat to users¹².

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Additional Resources

For further insights, check:

• Malwarebytes Labs
• ThreatDown

References

1. (2025, March 10). “Research on iOS apps shows widespread exposure of secrets”. Malwarebytes Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-17. ↩︎

2. (2025, March 10). “Don’t let your kids on Roblox if you’re not comfortable, says Roblox CEO”. Malwarebytes Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-17. ↩︎

3. (2025, March 10). “Update your iPhone now: Apple patches vulnerability used in “extremely sophisticated attacks””. Malwarebytes Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-17. ↩︎

4. (2025, March 10). “The dark side of sports betting: How mirror sites help gambling scams thrive”. Malwarebytes Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-17. ↩︎

5. (2025, March 10). “Android devices track you before you even sign in”. Malwarebytes Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-17. ↩︎

6. (2025, March 10). “X users report login troubles as Dark Storm claims cyberattack”. Malwarebytes Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-17. ↩︎

7. (2025, March 10). “How ads weirdly know your screen brightness, headphone jack use, and location, with Tim Shott (Lock and Code S06E05)”. Malwarebytes Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-17. ↩︎

8. (2025, March 10). “Fake CAPTCHA websites hijack your clipboard to install information stealers”. Malwarebytes Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-17. ↩︎

9. (2025, March 10). “Malwarebytes Premium Security awarded “Product of the Year” from AVLab”. Malwarebytes Labs. Retrieved 2025-03-17. ↩︎

10. (2025, March 10). “ThreatDown is Product of The Year”. ThreatDown. Retrieved 2025-03-17. ↩︎

11. (2025, March 10). “March 2025 Patch Tuesday, severity over quantity”. ThreatDown. Retrieved 2025-03-17. ↩︎

12. (2025, March 10). “Phishing, now available on your favorite app store!”. ThreatDown. Retrieved 2025-03-17. ↩︎