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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 19, 2023 | install updates, malware, network security, Ophtek, screen attachments, secure firewall, Striped Fly
Striped Fly Malware Infected 1 Million Hosts in 5 Years. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 12, 2023 | authenticator app, Corsair, DarkGate, Linkedin, malware, malware-as-a-service, Ophtek
LinkedIn Used to Spread DarkGate Malware. 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...
