by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 13, 2022 | GO#WEBBFUSCATOR, network activity, Ophtek, Phishing, SMACS 0723, Updates, Webb Telescope
A new malware threat has been discovered which uses the public excitement around the Webb telescope to deliver a phishing scam. The first image to be released by the Webb telescope project was entitled SMACS 0723, and its new, stunning view of the galaxy created...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 7, 2022 | ADFS secure, APT29, MagicWeb, Network, Ophtek, Security, The Cloud
Microsoft has announced that Windows login credentials can now be bypassed by a new strain of malware, one which is being used by Russian hackers APT29. Logging onto Windows is the first thing we do after turning a PC on, and we do this by entering a combination of...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 30, 2022 | Chrome, Ophtek, Updates, zero-day
Chrome is the most popular web browser on the market by far, but its success is no guarantee of being free from vulnerabilities as a new update shows. No piece of software is created perfectly, so there’s always a need to update and refine applications. In particular,...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 23, 2022 | Backup, Cuba ransomware, Ophtek, Phishing, Ransomware, Updates
Using a new remote access trojan, threat actors behind the Cuba ransomware have amassed ransom payments estimated to be close to $44 million. Over the past five years, countless headlines have been generated by the damage caused by ransomware attacks. Not only do they...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 16, 2022 | malicious browser extension, Ophtek, Phishing Email, SHARPEXT, Volexity
Webmail remains a crucial way in which you can keep on top of your digital communication, but what happens when people start spying on it? While AOL email addresses are far from a popular choice in 2021, there are still significant numbers in use. Gmail, however, is...
