by Ophtek, LLC | May 28, 2024 | adblocker, google ads, MadMXShell, malware, Ophtek, typosquatting, verify sources, windows backdoor
Thanks to the presence of a previously unknown Windows backdoor, the MadMXShell malware has created digital chaos through the use of Google Ads Google Ads are a common sight for anyone stepping foot online, and they’re a sure-fire way to guarantee clicks for those...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 21, 2024 | data flow, data governance, Data Security, FTC Standards Rule, FTC violations, Ophtek, project leader, Security, security plan
As a business owner, it’s crucial you protect the data held by your organization. And the FTC Safeguards Rule means this is an absolute necessity. Originating as part of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act in 2002, the FTC Safeguards Rule is a set of regulations which govern...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 14, 2024 | Backup, Data Breach, Data Security, digital documents, Ophtek, password protection, strong passwords, windows encryption
Every business relies on digital documents, but the threat of data breaches and cyberattacks mean these documents must be correctly secured. There are many types of documents a business uses daily such as Word, Excel, PDF, and digital images. All of these can contain...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 7, 2024 | JavaScript Malware, JsOutProx Malware, malicious code, Ophtek, Phishing Email, ScriptSafe for Chrome
A new phishing campaign, launched in March 2024, has been targeting financial firms all over the world with the JsOutProx banking trojan. The JsOutProx malware campaign was first detected by Visa, with their Payment Fraud Disruption team sending out security alerts to...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 30, 2024 | cyber attacks, Domain keys Identified Mail (DKIM), Domain-based Message Authentication, reporting & Conformance (DMARC), email authentication, malicious emails, Ophtek, Sender Policy Framework (SPF), social engineering, Spica attack
Authentication is crucial when it comes to tackling cybersecurity threats, and this is especially true when it comes to sending and receiving emails. Many of today’s cybersecurity threats are delivered via email, such as the recent Spica attack. This can make people...
