Jimmy B, Computer Guy

09/08/2026

https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/bugs/2026/09/two-critical-chrome-flaws-put-users-at-risk-on-malicious-websites

Update Chrome now: Two critical vulnerabilities could allow a malicious website to run code on your device.

09/02/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ-XQUobA4A&t=505s

If, like me, you had pre-conceptions about Fluxbox being an old-fas...

08/14/2026

"Bear in mind that ad blockers often do little to block ads and/or tracking that occurs from within mobile apps that users have chosen to install on their devices. Many websites now push users to install a mobile app, supposedly in order to more fully access and enjoy the site’s services and content. But in my experience, they’re not doing this because the user experience is somehow way better on the app (as LinkedIn tries to convince us non-app users several times a week via email). On the contrary, I find most mobile apps to be horribly designed, annoying, and/or completely unnecessary, and when given the option I will almost always choose to interact with a website or service directly in a Web browser."

August 14, 2026 12 Comments It can be daunting to determine who’s responsible for showing ads on the websites we visit, or who’s harvesting data from the mobile apps we use every day. That information is already semi-public, but it is not easily parsed and traditionally much of it has remained w...

07/27/2026

https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/bugs/2026/07/whatsapp-web-chats-exposed-by-adobes-acrobat-extension-flaw?utm_source=iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=b2c_pro_oth_20260727_julyweeklynewsletter_v4_178481572090&utm_content=Whatsapp_web

HermeticReader is a now-patched vulnerability in Adobe's popular Acrobat Chrome extension that could have been used to spy on WhatsApp Web users.

07/23/2026

https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/data-breaches/2026/07/paidwork-breach-exposes-data-of-23-million-users-check-if-youre-affected?utm_source=iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=b2c_pro_oth_20260722_breachannouncement_v1_178472757592&utm_term=Blog

A reported breach at microtask platform Paidwork exposed personal and financial data of more than 23 million users. Here's how to check if you're affected.

07/20/2026

https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/threat-intel/2026/07/this-fake-apple-app-can-unlock-your-macs-password-vault

Disguised as Apple's CrashReporter, CrashStealer steals passwords, browser data, crypto wallets, and other sensitive information.

07/15/2026

Major Windows 11 updates this week. Please update.

06/29/2026

https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/scams/2026/06/watch-out-for-renewal-scams-pretending-to-be-malwarebytes

Scammers are sending fake software renewal notices that claim you've been charged for a subscription. Some even impersonate Malwarebytes.

06/17/2026

https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/bugs/2026/06/update-chrome-google-patches-actively-exploited-vulnerability-and-73-others

Google's latest Chrome update fixes 74 security vulnerabilities, including one under active attack.

06/05/2026

Is your computer fan making a lot of noise? Dust gets pulled in and accumulates. To keep the computer cool the fan must speed up. This is your computer's way of telling you that you need maintenance. Excessive noise can also indicate malware. Please don't ignore the noise - it could do permanent damage. Time to call Jimmy B, Computer Guy! (Much improved artwork provided by Rachael Ballard)