Ray Fernandez

Ray Fernandez

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
The new MacBook Pro can be breached with the iLeakage attack: Header image
Since late October, when Apple released the new MacBook Pro lineup, powered by the all-new M3 chip family, tech experts and reviewers have been criticizing the new MacBook devices. We have read all types...
Dec 6, 2023
4 min read
NameDrop in iOS 17 sparks security concerns. How valid are they? Header image
By November 27, 2023, multiple United States law enforcement agencies across the country had issued warnings about a new iPhone feature included in the latest iOS 17 update. These nationwide warnings urged citizens...
Nov 30, 2023
5 min read
Atomic Stealer is distributed on Mac via fake browser updates: Header image
Fake browser updates are nothing new. Since the early days of the internet, there have been incidences of users landing on sites and receiving warnings that they need to update their browsers. Malware...
Nov 29, 2023
6 min read
EU and US officials' data flows to China and Russia via RTB: Header image
Other than the usual constant data tracking, privacy breaches, and the occasional scandal linked to politics, you’d think the online digital advertising world — worth billions of dollars — would be fairly harmless....
Nov 28, 2023
9 min read
New phishing campaign spreading DarkGate and Pikabot malware: Header image
It’s been about two months since the Qakbot crackdown and what the FBI called the largest-ever U.S.-led international enforcement cyber takedown. But now, not only are two new malware botnets rising, but they...
Nov 23, 2023
6 min read
Stealer attacks have skyrocketed in 2023. Are you the next target? Header image
While ransomware and spyware constantly make international news, another major player in the cybercriminal malware world is rapidly gaining popularity and working in the shadows. Stealer attacks are booming and increasing dramatically. The...
Nov 20, 2023
9 min read
Critical vulnerabilities are still present in the latest macOS Sonoma: Header image
You may have never even heard of the open-source command-line tool known as curl. But, chances are, if you are an Apple user or you visit sites like YouTube, Instagram, Skype, or many...
Nov 16, 2023
4 min read
NodeStealer malware is spreading via provocative Facebook ads: Header image
On October 31, Bitdefender Labs reported that cybercriminals are using an updated and enhanced version of the infostealer malware NodeStealer to run malvertising campaigns on Facebook. Let’s look into this dangerous new attack...
Nov 9, 2023
4 min read
Discord will switch to temporary links to curb the spread of malware: Header image
Discord, the messaging platform with more than 550 million registered accounts, is reported to be working on a new feature to increase its security.  In addition to its role as a popular community...
Nov 8, 2023
5 min read