by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 9, 2024 | anti-malware tools, offline backups, Ophtek, Phobos ransomware, SmokeLoader, social engineering, Trojans
Be aware, your files are under threat from a new variant of the Phobos ransomware. And it’s being distributed by threat actors using the SmokeLoader trojan. The Phobos ransomware was first detected in 2017 and, since then, has gone on to be used in numerous...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 2, 2024 | cloud computing, dark data, green IT, Ophtek, outsourcing, sustainable IT, turn off pc, working remotely
Modern businesses are constantly looking to reduce their carbon footprint. One of the best ways to achieve this is with a greener IT environment. When it comes to the environment, digital data comes at a cost. Therefore, it’s important for businesses to evaluate...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 26, 2023 | block social media, Facebook Ads, malware, NodeStealer, Ophtek, Phishing, Suspicious links
Threat actors have turned to Facebook ads to unleash NodeStealer on unsuspecting victims, and they’re using scantily clad women to achieve this. Facebook is no stranger to finding its ad network compromised to spread malware, but what’s interesting about this latest...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 19, 2023 | install updates, malware, network security, Ophtek, screen attachments, secure firewall, Striped Fly
Malware and flies share one thing in common: they’re pesky. However, while flies help the ecosystem, the Striped Fly malware is nothing but trouble. Striped Fly has recently hit the headlines, but Kaspersky has revealed they’ve found evidence of its malicious...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 12, 2023 | authenticator app, Corsair, DarkGate, Linkedin, malware, malware-as-a-service, Ophtek
The threat of malware strikes the business world again, and this time it’s using LinkedIn to trick users into downloading the DarkGate malware. LinkedIn is designed to help professionals connect with each other and build professional relationships. It’s proven to be...
