Ray Fernández

Buenos Aires, United States

Contributing Journalist at TechRepublic

Senior Technology Journalist at Techopedia

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Articles

How Shadow IT Concocts Cybersecurity Nightmares

3 days ago | thedailyupside.com | Ray Fernández

Practically every enterprise worker is using all kinds of unsanctioned apps, AI programs, and browser extensions. A recent report from LayerX Security found that 99% of enterprise employees have at least one browser extension installed on their workstations, which can pose significant security and privacy risks. More than half of these extensions have access to highly critical resources, such as company passwords, sensitive files, browser data, and more.
What are botnet attacks?

6 days ago | moonlock.com | Ray Fernández

Botnets have been around since the early days of the internet and remain one of the world’s most threatening cybersecurity issues. A cyber botnet has only one basic requirement: an internet connection. Once connected, the possibilities of what it can do are as endless as they are scary. But what are botnet attacks anyway? And what can you do about them? A simple botnet definition would be to compare it to multiple computers being harnessed together to carry out a specific task.
What is a computer worm and why is it so dangerous?

6 days ago | moonlock.com | Ray Fernández

There are many types of malware out there, but one of the most destructive types can self-duplicate and jump from network to network. Highly favoured by cybercriminals, this malware can be extremely difficult to locate. It’s called a computer worm. It’s one of the most insidious examples of malware out there, and it’s only getting worse.
Apple alert: Hundreds of iPhone users targeted in a spyware attack

1 week ago | moonlock.com | Ray Fernández

It’s no secret that high-level iPhone users, such as journalists, human rights activists, government opposition, and other groups, are targeted with spyware like Pegasus. From time to time, Apple sends out notifications to users around the world, warning that they are under spyware siege. Apple doesn’t stop at security notifications. Lockdown Mode, for example, is a security feature developed specially to help protect these types of targeted users.
Hackers can steal your iPhone data via public chargers

1 week ago | moonlock.com | Ray Fernández

Remember when the FBI warned us not to charge our phones in airports, shopping malls, and public spaces? We haven’t heard much about this type of cyberattack for some time now, but “juice jacking” is back on the threat landscape. The term “juice jacking” was coined in 2011 when security researchers figured out that cybercriminals were modifying phone charging stations in public spaces to install spyware or steal data from victims.
What is Trovi, and why does it keep appearing in your browser?

2 weeks ago | moonlock.com | Ray Fernández

So you downloaded some software, and now every time you open your web browser, it redirects you to trovi.com. Not only that, but now, your browser is constantly throwing ads at you. The source of the problem is the Trovi browser hijacker. If this comes as a surprise to you, you’re not alone. Many users read about sophisticated cyberattacks against large corporations and governments and think it could never happen to them. However, the numbers prove otherwise.
What it is, its symptoms, and how to remove it

2 weeks ago | moonlock.com | Ray Fernández

Malware is an ever-increasing threat to users on Mac and Windows ecosystems alike. Understanding the many varieties of cyberattacks can seem daunting, but when it comes to macro viruses and macro malware, you can think of them as malicious code that abuses legitimate tools in popular software suites. While macro attacks have been fading out — with JavaScript attacks taking over in their place — macro cybersecurity remains as important as it has ever been.
Convincing phishing campaign is spoofing a Google email

3 weeks ago | moonlock.com | Ray Fernández

An email sent from Google to a lead blockchain developer turned out to be such a sophisticated attack that it has attracted the collective attention of cybersecurity media. Phishing emails are the most popular attack vector used by cybercriminals. And impersonating brands like Google is the go-to tactic used to abuse user trust in a brand and convince them to do things they should not. However, this phishing campaign stands out for several reasons. Let’s dive straight in.
The top 10 types of malware that can infect your Mac

3 weeks ago | moonlock.com | Ray Fernández

Apple defines Mac malware as “malicious software, which includes viruses, worms, trojan horses, and other programs that can harm your Mac or your privacy.” In simpler terms, malware is any type of software that is made with the specific intention of disrupting, damaging, or gaining unauthorized access to your computer. Experts still do not agree on the exact quantity of Mac viruses that exist today.
Fake wine-tasting invites lure EU diplomats into installing malware

3 weeks ago | moonlock.com | Ray Fernández

The Russian hacker group APT29 is back and up to no good. This time, according to a new investigation, the group — also known as Midnight Blizzard and Cozy Bear — is luring European diplomats with fake wine-tasting invitations. Using email and targeting European governments, diplomats, and non-European countries’ embassies located in the region, APT29 is impersonating a major European Ministry of Foreign Affairs.