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
How Fake Browser Extensions Stole Your 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 28, 2026 | AryStinger, D-Link, Hijacks, Legacy devices, Linksys, old router, Realtek chips, remote access
Why Keeping an Old Router Could Be a Serious Security Mistake. Your old router could be silently letting hackers into your PC, and you wouldn’t even know they were there. Most people upgrade their PCs every couple of years but don’t extend the same courtesy to...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 21, 2026 | AppLocker, AutoRun, bitcoin, cryptocurrency wallets, cryptojacking, Group Policy, Hackers, malware, Monero, Tron, USB Drives
Your USB Stick Could Be Draining Your Crypto Wallet. A new piece of malware is hiding on USB drives and quietly redirecting crypto payments before you even notice. USB drives have been with us for decades, and most people think of them as something harmless. We...
