All articles by Ray Fernandez, Cybersecurity Writer at Moonlock

New macOS malware MetaStealer can elude Apple’s XProtect

Infostealers are on the rise and are fast becoming one of the most popular types of malware in the cybercriminal´s toolkit for 2023. Infostealers can breach your Mac, iPhone, or iPad without you...

Sep 21, 2023

3 min read

How smishing works and how to spot a smishing attack

Cybercriminals use a plethora of techniques to breach systems, steal data, launch malware campaigns, and cause damage. One of the most popular tools of the trade is smishing. But what is smishing, how...

Sep 20, 2023

13 min read

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Signal, 1Password, Chrome, Firefox issue urgent security updates

Google, Brave, Edge, Firefox, Opera, 1Password, Signal, and others have released an emergency update. At the center of this cybersecurity incident is a mysterious type of attack that uses WebP — a type...

Sep 19, 2023

5 min read

Hackers are using AI — so are cybersecurity pros. Who’s winning?

AI has become a dangerous double-edged sword in the world of cybersecurity. Cybersecurity engineers and malware researchers use it to write better and faster code. AI can be used to find vulnerabilities, understand...

Sep 18, 2023

8 min read

New phishing attack uses Google Looker Studio to steal credentials

In yet another creative move, cybercriminals have found a way to leverage Google’s free services to target victims. Avanan, a CheckPoint company, has released the findings of a new investigation uncovering how cybercriminals...

Sep 15, 2023

4 min read

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iOS 16 security update fixes the vulnerability exploited by Pegasus

On the same day that a zero-day exploit was reported, Apple released a new iOS 16 security update for iPhone, iPad, and other Apple devices. The company is calling for all users to...

Sep 14, 2023

4 min read

Meta may launch paid plans in the EU because of privacy laws

In yet another example of how laws shape technology in different regions, Meta could soon release a paid plan for Facebook and Instagram solely for Europe. The news, initially reported by the New York...

Sep 8, 2023

4 min read

DuckTail malware targets Facebook and TikTok business accounts

DuckTail, a group of cybercriminals from Vietnam, has been targeting TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google for years. Now, a new investigation finally reveals how they breach accounts, infect devices, and steal sensitive data. ...

Sep 6, 2023

5 min read

macOS malware XLoader returns disguised as a productivity app

XLoader, a popular information stealer that has been around since 2015 and mostly targets Windows computers, is back. And now, it can breach your Mac. In fact, SentinelOne has reported that the new...

Sep 1, 2023

2 min read

Google Chrome will now highlight potentially unsafe extensions

Browser extension malware is on the rise, with attackers utilizing underhanded new strategies to capitalize on the potential for stealing information directly from users’ browsers. This type of malware can be used to...

Aug 31, 2023

3 min read