Malicious Microsoft Office Torrents Laced with Malware

by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 2, 2024 | anti-virus software, block torrent sites, Cracked MS Office, employee education, malware, MS Office Torrents, Ophtek

  Threat actors have been discovered to be using cracked versions of Microsoft Office to distribute a dangerous malware cocktail through illegal torrents. Detected by the AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC), this malware campaign bundles together a...

Making Sense of Big Data for Small Businesses

by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 25, 2024 | Big Data, Enhance Customer Understanding, Improve Decision-Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Ophtek, Optimize Operations

  In today’s digital age, data is everywhere, and businesses are generating more of it than ever before. Therefore, it’s crucial you know how to handle it. Businesses collect large volumes of data every day, and it’s this data which can be used to develop...

North Korean Hackers Launch New Durian Malware

by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 18, 2024 | Durian Malware, install updates, Kimsuky, malware, multi factor authentication, North Korea, Ophtek, spear phishing

  A North Korean hacking group has targeted two South Korean cryptocurrency companies with a new strain of malware dubbed Durian. The relationship between North and South Korea has always been troubled, and this latest cyber-attack will do little to resolve these...

Cuttlefish Malware is Putting Your Routers at Risk

by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 11, 2024 | bash script, brute force hacking, Cuttlefish, Data Breach, HiatusRAT, malware, Ophtek, router firmware update, zero-day vulnerabilities

  A new strain of malware, dubbed Cuttlefish, which attempts to hijack your router has been discovered, and it poses a major threat to your data. The experts at Black Lotus Labs recently discovered a number of routers had been compromised by a previously unseen...

Cybersecurity for Businesses in the Remote Work Era

by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 4, 2024 | device inventory, Employee Training, monitor devices, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, Public WiFi, remote work, secure tools

  The impact of the Covid-19 can still be felt, with high numbers of employees continuing to work remotely. But how does this affect your cybersecurity? The shift towards remote work was essential at the start of the pandemic, and it has now become a permanent...