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...
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....
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 4, 2025 | Bard AI Chat, ChatGPT, Cyber Attack, Facebook Ads, Google Chrome, Google Meet, malware, Ophtek, Phishing
A recent cyberattack has compromised several popular Google Chrome extensions, infecting millions of users with data-stealing malware. In early January 2025, cybersecurity researchers at Extension Total discovered a malicious campaign targeting Chrome...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 28, 2025 | fake recruiters, Linkedin, malicious websites, Ophtek, phishing_email, update security software, verify identities, webcams
Threat actors are highly innovative – one recent attack tricked victims into addressing fake webcam and microphone issues to gain system access. We’re constantly advised to be aware of phishing emails, infected documents, and malicious websites, but what...
