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...
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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 26, 2023 | BundleBot, Facebook Ads, Google AI Chatbot, malware, monitor network, network security, Ophtek
As the popularity of AI apps soars, the latest being Google’s Bard, it’s becoming clearer that threat actors are taking advantage of this popularity. The latest attack to be launched revolves around BundleBot, a new brand of malware which is as stealthy as it is...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 19, 2023 | EarlyRAT, educate, Hackers, install updates, malicious websites, malware, North Korea, Ophtek, Remote Access Trojan, Safety
State-sponsored hacking remains a serious problem for PC users around the world, and the latest headline grabber – with links to North Korea – is EarlyRAT. A remote access trojan (RAT) is nothing new in the world of cybercrime, with the earliest examples...
