A week in security (December 1 – December 7)

A week in security (December 1 – December 7) rounds up a string of notable cybersecurity stories curated by Malwarebytes Labs, published on December 8, 2025. The recap highlights Leaks show Intellexa burning zero-days to keep Predator spyware running, dated December 5, 2025, which examines how Predator spyware still reaches victims through newly bought zero‑days.

It also features How scammers use fake insurance texts to steal your identity, dated December 4, 2025, and Update Chrome now: Google fixes 13 security issues affecting billions, also dated December 4, 2025. In addition, the week’s notes point to other items such as Canadian police trialing facial recognition bodycams and related coverage on new MFA bypass techniques in education settings, among other pieces. The post aims to keep readers informed with a mix of breaking and explanatory cybersecurity news, linking to the individual stories for deeper dives.