by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 1, 2026 | bitcoin, cryptocurrency, malware, Online ads, Solana, SourTrade, TradeView
Your browser is being used to build a virus. Online ads have become increasingly popular with hackers trying to break into your PC. But a newly discovered campaign takes this threat to a whole new level. A hacking campaign titled SourTrade has been running...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 25, 2026 | ACR Stealer, ClickFix, cyber attacks, error message, malware-as-a-service, Password Security
Your passwords are being stolen straight from your browser. A new wave of cyberattacks has hit the internet which specifically targets the passwords, files and login details you have stored inside your web browser. Microsoft has revealed that there’s been a...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 18, 2026 | backdoor malware, GigaWiper, harvest data, malware, Ransomware, spyware, Windows
GigaWiper, A new and dangerous piece of Windows malware has been uncovered that can spy on victims, take control of their PC, and permanently erase every file. Most malware tends to have one objective, whether that’s stealing passwords, encrypting files for a...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 11, 2026 | authentication, Online Security, Passkey, Passwords, Security, security practices, Security Threats
Passwords are dying and passkeys are taking their place. Slowly but surely, passkeys are changing how we tackle online security. We’ve been using passwords for decades, which is why they’re seen as the gold standard of security practices. But despite their...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 4, 2026 | audit, extensions, Google passwords, infected extensions, malware, Microsoft Edge, StegoAd, two-factor login, update passwords
Microsoft has had to pull 119 browser extensions from its Edge store after finding they were hiding malware inside images. If you use Microsoft Edge, there’s a good chance you’ll have installed a browser extension at some point. These are small add-ons but...
