by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 9, 2026 | Cyber Security, Cybercriminals, IT security, network devices, Public WiFi, reusing passwords, supplier access, unsecured cloud
Cybercriminals no longer take the obvious route into your networks. They now focus on exploiting user habits, outdated systems, and trusted tools. Most business owners understand the importance of protecting their organization with antivirus software, strong...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 2, 2026 | fake IT support, harvest data, Microsoft Teams, Phishing Email, security, SNOW malware
A supposedly helpful message from IT support could be all it takes for hackers to get into your PC. Most people are used to receiving messages from their IT team. After all, we regularly raise tickets for IT support, so there’s usually a valid reason for them...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 26, 2026 | Hackers, malicious code, malicious sites, malware, Plugins, WordPress
A hacked WordPress plugin suite has pushed malware to thousands of websites, highlighting how trusted tools can quickly be turned into threats. When you run a website, you tend to assume that popular plugins are safe. However, a recent security incident...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 19, 2026 | Antivirus, Chrome, CPU-Z, CPUID, CRYPTBASE.dll, DLL sideloading, downloads, HWMonitor, Russia
A number of trusted PC tools were briefly used to spread malware after a website was hijacked and its downloads manipulated. CPU-Z and HWMonitor are popular free tools from CPUID. CPU-Z provides you with detailed specs of your PC’s processor, motherboard,...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 12, 2026 | Ad-Blocker, browser extensions, cyber attacks, data theft, Hackers, malware, pop ups
One employee’s click on a fake pop-up gave hackers access to a power company’s systems, exposing the data of hundreds of thousands of customers. The attack took place at Nova Scotia Power, a major electricity provider in Canada. It started in March 2025 when an...
