Ray Fernandez

Ray Fernandez

New malware found in cracked macOS apps: Header image
Jamf Threat Labs has reported that they’ve discovered a new malware campaign using pirated applications as the attack vector. Cracked versions of applications, popular among Mac users, are being hosted by a Chinese...
Jan 25, 2024
6 min read
71M accounts exposed in one of the biggest-ever password dumps: Header image
If you’ve ever wondered how cyberattacks begin, the answer is usually through stolen credentials, data, and passwords dumped on the dark web and forums. From phishing to spear phishing, credential stuffing, account takeovers,...
Jan 24, 2024
4 min read
The 10 macOS security trends in 2024 according to experts: Header image
Apple devices are on the frontline of an increasing wave of cyberattacks. Mac users, who sometimes still assume their devices to be immune to malware, are being caught off guard by cybercriminals and...
Jan 22, 2024
13 min read
Atomic Stealer for macOS has been updated to bypass detection: Header image
Atomic Stealer (AMOS), a piece of malware popular among cybercriminals that target Mac devices, has been updated, making it more difficult to detect.  As Moonlock reported in November 2023, AMOS was tricking Mac...
Jan 17, 2024
4 min read
Can hackers now access your Google account without a password? Header image
An alarming new cybersecurity headline is echoing across mainstream media: “Hackers can now access your Google account without a password.” The news is based on an investigation by Pavan Karthick M. from CloudSEK,...
Jan 12, 2024
5 min read
New backdoor SpectralBlur is targeting Mac devices: Header image
SpectralBlur, a backdoor linked to North Korean state-backed threat actors, has claimed the title of the “first malware of 2024” and specifically targets Mac devices.  On January 4, Greg Lesnewich, senior threat researcher...
Jan 11, 2024
3 min read
Russian hackers are stealing data in a major phishing campaign: Header image
International media are warning users about a new phishing campaign carried out by hacker group Star Blizzard, which is linked to the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB). Let’s break down who Star Blizzard is, what...
Dec 21, 2023
5 min read
A year in malware: The biggest macOS malware threats in 2023: Header image
The year 2023 saw a significant shift in the cybersecurity landscape, with macOS becoming a prime target for malicious actors. While traditionally considered more secure than other platforms, Apple’s operating system faced diverse...
Dec 20, 2023
9 min read
Data of 2.5 million people stolen in Norton Healthcare breach (Header image)
It has been about seven months since Norton Healthcare — a leading United States healthcare organization serving Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, and Kentucky — first reported a security incident in May. Now, in...
Dec 15, 2023
5 min read
New adware Pipidae is spreading on macOS devices: Header image
For the past month, Mac users have been complaining on social media and forums about an annoying popup. This macOS security popup takes over screens, giving out the following warning: “Pipidae will damage...
Dec 7, 2023
4 min read