Ray Fernandez

Ray Fernandez

Cybercriminals stole $400K via Apple Store’s third-party pickup: Header image
If you’re thinking about buying an Apple product online through an unofficial sales channel that offers a discount, you might want to reconsider.  On April 18, Black Hat revealed that cybercriminals are using...
Apr 25, 2024
6 min read
52% of Americans have experienced a political scam, survey finds: Header image
As the 2024 presidential race gains momentum in the United States, experts warn that disinformation, malicious use of deepfakes, and AI are hampering the American electoral contest. From fake Joe Biden robocalls to...
Apr 24, 2024
9 min read
AMOS stealer is being spread via fake Web3 games: Header image
From impersonating Slack to promoting fake websites on Google Search and Google Ads, stealing information on Telegram, posing as fake browser updates, and more, Atomic Stealer (AMOS) has been shape-shifting in the past...
Apr 23, 2024
6 min read
LightSpy malware is back, and it's spying on iPhone users: Header image
LightSpy, a sophisticated piece of iOS malware first discovered in 2020, is making a big comeback, targeting iPhone users in Asia as geopolitical tensions in the region increase.  International media broke the news...
Apr 18, 2024
6 min read
Apple Mail and Gmail are terrible at flagging malware, study finds: Header image
Consumer trust in big tech is not as high as it used to be, yet when it comes to email, billions of users trust Apple Mail, Gmail, and other providers every day without...
Apr 12, 2024
4 min read
Facebook ads posing as Midjourney and ChatGPT spread malware: Header image
As GenAI becomes multi-modal, the hype of image and video AI generators has captivated the world. Millions of users worldwide flock to OpenAI’s website to check out Sora, while others turn to Midjourney....
Apr 11, 2024
6 min read
New phishing attack targets iPhone users via iMessage: Header image
A new Chinese platform is taking phishing to the next level by providing cybercriminals with advanced technologies and resources to launch attacks. On March 27, Netcraft reported that the platform “darcula” is a...
Apr 5, 2024
5 min read
Facebook allegedly stole Snapchat's data using a MITM attack: Header image
Newly unsealed US court documents reveal that Meta (formerly Facebook) has engaged in aggressive and questionable tactics to overtake its competition since 2016.  Released court documents show that Meta deployed a program called...
Apr 4, 2024
7 min read
How to use Private Browsing in Safari, and how private is it? Header image
As consumers take stronger stands on privacy and what data they want to share, web browsers that offer incognito features become more valuable. From cookies that can track your online activity to avoiding...
Apr 1, 2024
7 min read
Privacy has become a core concern for users around the world. Websites that track and sell your personal data, malware, and financial data theft risks are some of the main concerns shared by...
Apr 1, 2024
9 min read