by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 23, 2024 | Agent Raccoon, backdoor attack, malware, network traffic, Ophtek, Phishing Email, trusted updates
Agent Raccoon Malware Strikes Targets Across the Globe. A new strain of malware called Agent Raccoon has been discovered, and it appears to have been launched by nation-state threat actors. A wide range of different organizations – based in sectors such as...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 16, 2024 | capacity planning, Data Storage, IT Efficiency, IT optimization, Network, Ophtek, Servers, system upgrades
Capacity Planning: Balancing IT Resources for Efficiency. The everchanging world of IT and business means that optimizing your resources has never been more important. But how do you do this effectively? Resource management is vital for maintaining IT...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 9, 2024 | anti-malware tools, offline backups, Ophtek, Phobos ransomware, SmokeLoader, social engineering, Trojans
SmokeLoader Trojan Used to Deliver Phobos Ransomware. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 2, 2024 | cloud computing, dark data, green IT, Ophtek, outsourcing, sustainable IT, turn off pc, working remotely
Sustainable Practices for a Greener IT Environment. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 26, 2023 | block social media, Facebook Ads, malware, NodeStealer, Ophtek, Phishing, Suspicious links
Facebook Ads Used to Deliver NodeStealer Malware. 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...