Ray Fernandez

Ray Fernandez

DuckTail malware targets Facebook and TikTok business accounts: Header image
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: Header image
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: Header image
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
What is NanoCore, and how does this malware work? Header image
Despite being created about ten years ago, NanoCore is one of the most popular, effective, and dangerous remote access trojans (RAT). But what exactly is NanoCore? Why is it still relevant? And what...
Aug 15, 2023
5 min read
Google will now alert you to new search results about you: Header image
Google has announced new privacy and security tools for users. Specifically, the company has enhanced and updated two features: Safe Search and Results about you. Both updates are designed for users to stay...
Aug 14, 2023
3 min read
macOS Sonoma security and privacy updates we look forward to: Header image
The new macOS Sonoma, expected to be released in September or October this year, is loaded with new privacy and security features. From major updates to Safari Private Browsing to the new Lockdown...
Aug 10, 2023
4 min read
New infostealer Realst is targeting the upcoming macOS Sonoma: Header image
SentinelOne has released a report on a new infostealer targeting Apple’s latest OS release, macOS 14 Sonoma. The malware can not only steal passwords and browser data but can also empty crypto wallets. This...
Aug 8, 2023
3 min read
The cyberattacks that shaped global politics: Header image
On the eve of the 2016 United States presidential election, a scandal broke involving a devastating hack of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). The news caused the ground to shift under Hillary Clinton,...
Aug 7, 2023
10 min read
What is Bad Rabbit? Understanding the 2017 ransomware attack (Header image)
The first ransomware attack was registered in 1989. Back then, attackers encrypted files and held them hostage in exchange for payment that had to be mailed to a P.O. box. It was not...
Aug 4, 2023
5 min read
New malware BundleBot is spreading via Facebook Ads: Header image
On July 19, 2023, CheckPoint Research released its findings on a new malware known as BundleBot. The report comes after CheckPoint keeping a close eye on this new threat and investigating it for several months....
Aug 3, 2023
3 min read