Ray Fernandez

Ray Fernandez

XCSSET macOS stealer is back — with new tricks up its sleeve (Header image)
A 2022 piece of macOS malware is back. XCSSET is an advanced modular Mac environment-targeting malware. The new version has been updated to steal funds from digital wallets, collect data from the Notes...
Feb 20, 2025
5 min read
What is ransomware, how does it work, and how can you avoid an attack? Header image
Businesses and individuals alike face a lot of threats online, and one of the greatest threats is a menace known as ransomware, a very serious form of malware that locks down and encrypts...
Feb 20, 2025
9 min read
Malware vs. viruses: What’s the difference and why does it matter? Header image
If you read articles about cybersecurity, you’re bound to see the words “malware” and “virus.” Some people use the terms interchangeably. However, there are distinct differences. You’d be forgiven for believing that malware...
Feb 17, 2025
7 min read
My scammy Valentine: How AI and crypto are fueling romance scams: Header image
As Valentine’s Day approaches, authorities have issued warnings to raise awareness of new romance techniques scammers are using this year. FBI offices in Philadelphia, Washington, Houston, and other states reminded the public to...
Feb 14, 2025
6 min read
Did hackers steal your ChatGPT login? The truth about alleged Open AI hack: Header image
On February 7, a bad actor posted on Breach Forums advertising that they were selling leaked data from 20 million OpenAI users. The actor, going by “EmirKing,” provided a sample of the data...
Feb 14, 2025
6 min read
DeepSeek for iOS is a security nightmare, report finds: Header image
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup that became the most downloaded app on the Apple App Store when released in the United States, is once again in the spotlight.  A new report from NowSecure...
Feb 13, 2025
6 min read
Remove rootkit
A rootkit might sound like something you would need to consult a dentist about. But in fact, it’s actually a form of malware that can steal your data, make a mess of your...
Feb 13, 2025
7 min read
10K hijacked WordPress websites are spreading Mac and Windows malware: Header image
The takeover and use of WordPress sites to distribute malware or to phish for data are not unusual cybercriminal techniques. Most users trust WordPress sites to be safe, and a lot of sites...
Feb 10, 2025
6 min read
How can you detect and remove keyloggers? Header image
Keyloggers are just 1 type of malware that threatens your computer. So it’s imperative you know what they are and how to detect a keylogger on a Mac. Fortunately, keyloggers are easy to...
Feb 10, 2025
8 min read
Hackers are using the DeepSeek craze to steal crypto and spread malware: Header image
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is the latest big thing in the hype surrounding AI. Low prices on its paid models and open-source versions, in addition to the controversy of Chinese AI competing...
Feb 7, 2025
6 min read