by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 10, 2025 | cyber attacks, Cyber Security, Kremlin, National Cybersecurity Strategy, NATO Allies, Ophtek, Pete Hegseth, Russian Hacker, Ukraine, US Cyber Command
In a shock move, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered Cyber Command to stop all cyber operations against Russia. The Shift in Policy On February 28th 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a directive ordering US Cyber Command to immediately call...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 4, 2025 | ASP.NET keys, malicious code, malicious ViewState, Microsoft, monitor applications, Ophtek, System Updates
Attackers are exploiting exposed ASP.NET keys to inject malicious code into web applications, leading to unauthorized access and potential data breaches. Microsoft has announced that a major security issue has been identified where cybercriminals are taking advantage...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 25, 2025 | cyberattack, data-stealing malware, Lazarus, North Korea, Ophtek, SecurityScorecard
North Korean hackers from the Lazarus Group have launched a major cyberattack by cloning open-source software and infecting it with malware. A recent cyberattack has found the North Korean hacking group Lazarus targeting software developers by modifying open-source...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 18, 2025 | fake malware builder, Ophtek, Remote Access Trojan, script kiddies, XWorm
A hacker has tricked over 18,000 aspiring cybercriminals into downloading a fake malware builder which secretly infects their computers. Yes, even threat actors can find themselves falling victim to their fellow hackers. In this surprising case, threat actors...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 11, 2025 | archive.org, generative AI, malicious code, Obj3tivityStealer, Ophtek, Phishing, VIP Keylogger, website images
Cybercriminals are increasingly embedding malware within website images to evade detection and compromise IT systems. Recent investigations have revealed a growing trend among threat actors: hiding malicious code within image files hosted on trusted websites. This...
