Ray Fernandez

Ray Fernandez

The top 10 types of malware that can infect your Mac (Header image)
Apple defines Mac malware as “malicious software, which includes viruses, worms, trojan horses, and other programs that can harm your Mac or your privacy.”  In simpler terms, malware is any type of software...
Apr 24, 2025
10 min read
Fake wine tasting invites lure EU diplomats into installing malware: Header image
The Russian hacker group APT29 is back and up to no good. This time, according to a new investigation, the group — also known as Midnight Blizzard and Cozy Bear — is luring...
Apr 24, 2025
6 min read
In the Black Mirror-esque future, could someone hack into your brain? Header image
Black Mirror, the sci-fi, near-future dystopian series that forces viewers around the world to ask tough questions about technology and where it is heading, is back with a new season. And the first episode,...
Apr 23, 2025
7 min read
Beware of tax-related scams: Report shows a 28% spike in March: Header image
Tax season can be a time of rushed deadlines and heightened stress, and cybercriminals are banking on those emotions to steal your financial data. A new report found threats targeting taxpayers in 2025...
Apr 17, 2025
6 min read
A large-scale phishing-as-a-service (PaaS) group allegedly based in China is sending out millions of SMS to iPhone and Android users. The group has more than 60,000 fake websites.  The typical SMS claiming that...
Apr 11, 2025
8 min read
Multiple VPNs on the App Store seem linked to the Chinese military: Header image
A new report claims to have discovered evidence that Chinese companies are obfuscating their ownership of apps that are being distributed via the Apple App Store. The apps in question are VPN apps...
Apr 10, 2025
8 min read
Fake DeepSeek ads header
Once again, cybersecurity researchers have identified sites impersonating DeepSeek for malicious purposes. For the past months — since the Chinese AI DeepSeek jumped to international fame — scammers, phishing actors, and malware distributors...
Apr 4, 2025
5 min read
Dark AI tools are gaining popularity with cybercriminals, report says: Header image
It’s no secret that cybercriminals are using AI. They use the technology to write more engaging phishing messages, create fake websites, code malware, and run deepfake cyberattacks, among other things.  In this trend,...
Apr 3, 2025
5 min read
Why does my search keep switching to Yahoo, and what is the Yahoo virus? Header image
If you’re doing web searches on a search engine like Google or DuckDuckGo, you will understandably be startled if your search results are abruptly redirected to Yahoo Search. You’ll probably find yourself asking...
Mar 31, 2025
7 min read
Has your Gmail been hacked? Here's how to tell and how to recover your account (Header image)
Google has built some strong security features into Gmail, like two-factor authentification and encryption, making it difficult for cybercriminals to pull off a Gmail password hack. However, not all users activate 2FAs, and...
Mar 28, 2025
15 min read