Ray Fernandez

Ray Fernandez

XCSSET stealer can infect Mac apps before they are even released (Header image)
XCSSET, the sophisticated modular malware targeting Apple developers, is back with a new variant. While XCSSET has been operating in the wild since 2020, it is still unknown who is behind the malware...
Mar 24, 2025
5 min read
Critical FBI warning: online file converters are spreading malware (Header image)
Free online file converters have been around for decades, with users around the world using them to convert images, edit PDFs, and download videos.  Naturally, uploading and downloading files on these sites has...
Mar 21, 2025
8 min read
How to scan your router for malware and remove infections: Header image
When checking for viruses, we naturally tend to focus on our computers and phones. But what about the network those devices use every day? Specifically, what about the router? How often do we...
Mar 19, 2025
7 min read
OpenAI API used for "highly personalized phishing content": Header image
Moonlock Lab threat researchers have come across a rather unique piece of macOS malware. The malware sample was found as a MachO file — the file format used by macOS systems to install...
Mar 14, 2025
6 min read
How to remove Search Baron from your browser: Header image
For many people, their preferred internet browser has become a very personal and, hopefully, private space. It’s where emails are written, bank accounts are checked, and work is performed. So, when malware comes...
Mar 14, 2025
8 min read
X hit by a huge cyberattack. Dark Storm claims responsibility: Header image
On March 10, X, the social media company led by Elon Musk, suffered an outage that affected thousands of users. The outage came into the spotlight after Musk himself said on X that...
Mar 13, 2025
7 min read
How to remove AdLoad malware from your Mac: Header image
Among the many good reasons to avoid cracked software, free software, and apps from unknown developers is the increased risk of malware. An example of this is AdLoad, a piece of trojan horse...
Mar 11, 2025
5 min read
How to get rid of QSearch on your Mac: Header image
Unfortunately, browser hijackers are becoming an increasingly serious problem these days. Gaining control of your browser can be very financially beneficial for a hacker, especially considering the volume of information that passes through...
Mar 7, 2025
6 min read
The most dangerous viruses and malware: Past and present threats to watch out for: Header image
Viruses and malware have been around since the early days of technology. The intention of malware has always been to disrupt, steal, mislead, pressure, extort, spy, and cause damage. But what are the...
Feb 28, 2025
8 min read
What is a backdoor attack? How can you detect and prevent a breach? Header image
A backdoor is a type of malware that establishes a presence in a system and allows hackers to connect with the infected device. You can think of it as someone adding an extra...
Feb 25, 2025
10 min read