by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 31, 2023 | antivirus software, firewall, Open Source Malware, Ophtek, Phishing, SapphireStealer
Malware which can be enhanced always poses a huge risk to PC users, and the rise of open source malware like SapphireStealer is magnifying this problem. Open source programs are those which have had their source code put online and made available not only for...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 24, 2023 | Backup Strategies, Data Security, Lazarus, North Korea, Ophtek, Phishing, QuiteRAT
Healthcare organizations across the United States and Europe have recently found themselves targeted by Lazarus, the North Korean hacking group. Lazarus, who are believed to have ties to the North Korean government, are well known in the world of cybersecurity....
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 17, 2023 | HiatusRAT, malware, network, Ophtek, Security, Updates
The HiatusRAT malware has re-emerged from its slumber to prove how resilient it is by targeting multiple organizations in Taiwan and the US. As with most malware which is deemed successful in terms of its longevity, the threat actors launching HiatusRAT have...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 10, 2023 | Backup, cyber attacks, cybersecurity, Ophtek, secure WIFI, Training, two-factor authentication, VPN
With cyber-attacks showing no signs of slowing up, it’s more important than ever before to make sure your organization’s IT systems are protected. Luckily, this doesn’t necessarily involve huge amounts of investment. In fact, some of the most effective ways to...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 3, 2023 | banking trojan, email attachments, IcedID, malicious payloads, malware, Ophtek
The only thing worse than a powerful piece of malware, is a powerful piece of malware which has evolved into something more dangerous, just like IcedID. IcedID first emerged onto the digital landscape in 2017, when it was classed as a banking trojan and started...
