by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 29, 2025 | Ophtek, Pillar6, Roman Polnar
Ophtek founder Arash Shokouh recently joined the Pillar6 Podcast to share insights on his background, cybersecurity and technology. Somehow managing to find time in his busy schedule, Arash sat down with Pillar6 host Roman Polnar to discuss the topics in...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 22, 2025 | Cobalt Strike, DocuFix, file converters, Gootloader, malware, Ophtek, PDFixers, security software, trusted sites
The FBI has warned that fake online file converters are spreading malware, potentially leading to data theft, financial loss, and ransomware attacks. Cybercriminals are creating fake file conversion websites which appear to offer free tools for...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 10, 2025 | AHKBot, BruteRatel C4, GULoader, Install Patches, malicious emails, malicious sites, Ophtek, Phishing Email, Tax Scams, Update Software
Cybercriminals are exploiting the urgency of tax season to launch phishing scams aimed at stealing personal and financial data. Once again, the tax filing deadline is fast approaching for Americans and cybercriminals are preparing to take advantage of this seasonal...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 8, 2025 | cyberattack, default passwords, Ophtek, remote management, router firmware update, security patches, security_updates, TP-Link Archer AX-21
A recent cyberattack has compromised thousands of TP-Link routers, turning them into a botnet which spreads malware and launches cyberattacks worldwide. Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a widespread attack where threat actors exploited a vulnerability...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 1, 2025 | malicious emails, National Taxation Bureau, Ophtek, Phishing, Silver Fox, Taiwan, Win 4.0
A recent cyberattack has targeted Taiwanese companies using phishing emails which appear to be from Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau. In this attack, cybercriminals sent phishing emails to businesses in Taiwan, pretending to be officials from the National...
