RappiCuenta to Cease Operation in Mexico: The Week in Tech

McAfee's detection of Android malware employing Xamarin has raised concerns. Meanwhile Apple is navigating market challenges and legal issues that impact both stocks and revenue.  Simultaneously, Kaspersky's revelation of blockchain-based malware targeting diverse devices sheds light on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats. Additionally, Rappi's announcement to discontinue RappiCuenta operations in Mexico by 2024 further underscores shifts in the fintech landscape.

Explore the latest in tech with this week’s highlights:

McAfee Detects Xamarin-Based Android Malware

McAfee Mobile Research Team detected a new Xamarin-based backdoor malware that affects Android users. The malware is potentially dangerous as it uses social engineering methods to gain special access to private user information. This represents a potential threat as it grows its presence in the largest countries in the Americas. 

Apple Faces Difficulties Amid Consumer Apathy

Apple's stocks and revenue have experienced a downturn in recent times, primarily attributed to waning consumer interest in new products. Additionally, the company faces additional challenges as it grapples with an intellectual property lawsuit, potentially impacting its financial performance and market standing. 

Kaspersky Uncovers Malware Using Blockchain Technology

Kaspersky said the malware's use of the Go programming language enables it to target various devices, including Linux desktops and IoT devices.

RappiCuenta to Cease Operations in Mexico in 2024

Rappi will discontinue the operations of its RappiCuenta in Mexico starting Feb. 11, 2024. The termination of the Digital savings account is stated not to impact users of RappiCard's credit card services.

View From the Top:

Raising the Bar For Sustainable, Inclusive Growth

The actions taken (or not) in this decade will determine what kind of world the next generation will inherit, writes Marina Cigarini.

Evolution of Digital Banking: Transforming the Financial System

Trends in financial technology, transformation and open finance offer an exciting outlook for the future of digital banking, writes Nick Grassi.

What 2024 Holds for Cyberattacks

Protecting yourself from the costs of a social engineering attack means being prepared at every point in a cyberattack, writes Angel Israel Gutierrez.

AI in Data Analysis and Customer Personalization

Any emerging technology can become a tool to solve the problems of today, says Iztul Girón, CEO of Knowsy AI.