A week in security (December 8 – December 14)

A week in security (December 8 – December 14) compiled by Malwarebytes Labs, dated 15 December 2025, surveys a range of cyber threats and privacy concerns from the past week. According to Malwarebytes Labs, topics include the US digital doxxing of H-1B applicants described as a privacy misstep, and Google ads funneling Mac users to poisoned AI chats that spread the AMOS infostealer.

The roundup also highlights questions about VPN privacy, reports on DroidLock ransomware that locks Android devices and demands ransom, and notes about Chrome zero-days under attack and related patch Tuesday fixes. Additional items cover the emergence of threats such as phishing kits and impersonation risks tied to outsourcing of online conversations, and broader discussions on the privacy implications of AI resumes and fake applicants.

The post links to deeper analyses across Malwarebytes’ news and inside-malwarebytes sections, inviting readers to stay informed and secure by exploring the individual stories.