by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 14, 2023 | BlackCat, educate team, MGM, Ophtek, Phishing, protection, Ransomware-as-a-Service, social engineering
Major US Casinos Hit by Ransomware. A major ransomware attack on the MGM brand of casinos has led to the firm’s IT systems having to be shut down. The ransomware-as-a-service hacking group BlackCat has taken responsibility for the attack, and it’s an attack...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 7, 2023 | malicious downloads, malware, NginRAT, Ophtek, Phishing Email, QwixxRAT, RAT, Remote Access Trojan, Updates, ZuoRAT Malware
What is a Remote Access Trojan? A Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is one of the most common forms of malware you are likely to encounter, and it’s crucial you understand what they are. It’s important for all organizations to be aware of the danger posed by a RAT in...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 31, 2023 | antivirus software, firewall, Open Source Malware, Ophtek, Phishing, SapphireStealer
SapphireStealer: The Threat of Open Source Malware. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 24, 2023 | Backup Strategies, Data Security, Lazarus, North Korea, Ophtek, Phishing, QuiteRAT
Healthcare Organizations Targeted by new Lazarus Attack. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 17, 2023 | HiatusRAT, malware, network, Ophtek, Security, Updates
HiatusRAT Malware Returns with a Vengeance. 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...
