Ray Fernandez

Ray Fernandez

My social media account got hacked. It was a nightmare: Header image
It was June of 2022 when Heather Dempsey discovered that her Facebook and Instagram accounts had been hacked. Since then, she has been living the ongoing nightmare of trying to recover her accounts...
Oct 6, 2023
9 min read
Sony has been hacked again – here's what it means for you: Header image
Sony is investigating an alleged full system breach claimed by a ransomware group new to the cybercriminal scene. On September 25, Cybersecurity Connect reported that the ransomware newcomer group RansomedVC claimed online to “have...
Sep 29, 2023
5 min read
Apple releases 3 security patches for iOS, watchOS, and macOS: Header image
For the second time in less than a month, Apple released a new emergency security update in a rush to patch vulnerabilities. Early in September, Apple rolled out a security update to patch the...
Sep 27, 2023
5 min read
What is a computer worm and why is it so dangerous? Header image
Imagine a malware so self-sufficient that it can clone itself, infect computers without interacting with the victim, and scan through online networks seeking out other devices to infect. It may sound like something...
Sep 25, 2023
10 min read
New iOS 17 features for increased security and privacy: Header image
The new iOS 17 is finally out, and with it, Apple has once again strengthened security and privacy for its users. Any iPhone ranging from the iPhone 15 models to iPhone XS and...
Sep 22, 2023
6 min read
New macOS malware MetaStealer can elude Apple's XProtect: Header image
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: Header image
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
Signal, 1Password, Chrome, Firefox, and others issue urgent security updates: Header image
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? Header image
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: Header image
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