Ray Fernandez

Ray Fernandez

How to remove AdLoad malware from your Mac: Header image
Among the many good reasons to avoid cracked software, free software, and apps from unknown developers is the increased risk of malware. An example of this is AdLoad, a piece of trojan horse...
Mar 11, 2025
5 min read
How to get rid of QSearch on your Mac: Header image
Unfortunately, browser hijackers are becoming an increasingly serious problem these days. Gaining control of your browser can be very financially beneficial for a hacker, especially considering the volume of information that passes through...
Mar 7, 2025
6 min read
The most dangerous viruses and malware: Past and present threats to watch out for: Header image
Viruses and malware have been around since the early days of technology. The intention of malware has always been to disrupt, steal, mislead, pressure, extort, spy, and cause damage. But what are the...
Feb 28, 2025
8 min read
What is a backdoor attack? How can you detect and prevent a breach? Header image
A backdoor is a type of malware that establishes a presence in a system and allows hackers to connect with the infected device. You can think of it as someone adding an extra...
Feb 25, 2025
10 min read
Hackers are distributing a new Golang backdoor via Telegram (Header image)
A new threat is combining GitHub resources and Telegram bots to infect devices and install backdoor malware.  Researchers from Netskope recently found a new backdoor malware in the wild. While the malware is...
Feb 21, 2025
6 min read
XCSSET macOS stealer is back — with new tricks up its sleeve (Header image)
A 2022 piece of macOS malware is back. XCSSET is an advanced modular Mac environment-targeting malware. The new version has been updated to steal funds from digital wallets, collect data from the Notes...
Feb 20, 2025
5 min read
What is ransomware, how does it work, and how can you avoid an attack? Header image
Businesses and individuals alike face a lot of threats online, and one of the greatest threats is a menace known as ransomware, a very serious form of malware that locks down and encrypts...
Feb 20, 2025
9 min read
Malware vs. viruses: What’s the difference and why does it matter? Header image
If you read articles about cybersecurity, you’re bound to see the words “malware” and “virus.” Some people use the terms interchangeably. However, there are distinct differences. You’d be forgiven for believing that malware...
Feb 17, 2025
7 min read
My scammy Valentine: How AI and crypto are fueling romance scams: Header image
As Valentine’s Day approaches, authorities have issued warnings to raise awareness of new romance techniques scammers are using this year. FBI offices in Philadelphia, Washington, Houston, and other states reminded the public to...
Feb 14, 2025
6 min read
Did hackers steal your ChatGPT login? The truth about alleged Open AI hack: Header image
On February 7, a bad actor posted on Breach Forums advertising that they were selling leaked data from 20 million OpenAI users. The actor, going by “EmirKing,” provided a sample of the data...
Feb 14, 2025
6 min read