by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 9, 2026 | Cyber Security, Cybercriminals, IT security, network devices, Public WiFi, reusing passwords, supplier access, unsecured cloud
Five IT Security Risks Businesses Often Miss. Cybercriminals no longer take the obvious route into your networks. They now focus on exploiting user habits, outdated systems, and trusted tools. Most business owners understand the importance of protecting their...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 2, 2026 | fake IT support, harvest data, Microsoft Teams, Phishing Email, security, SNOW malware
Why You Should Think Twice Before Trusting IT Support. A supposedly helpful message from IT support could be all it takes for hackers to get into your PC. Most people are used to receiving messages from their IT team. After all, we regularly raise tickets for...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 26, 2026 | Hackers, malicious code, malicious sites, malware, Plugins, WordPress
Trusted WordPress Plugins Turned Into Malware Delivery Tools. A hacked WordPress plugin suite has pushed malware to thousands of websites, highlighting how trusted tools can quickly be turned into threats. When you run a website, you tend to assume that popular...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 19, 2026 | Antivirus, Chrome, CPU-Z, CPUID, CRYPTBASE.dll, DLL sideloading, downloads, HWMonitor, Russia
CPU-Z and HWMonitor Downloads Targeted in Website Hijack. A number of trusted PC tools were briefly used to spread malware after a website was hijacked and its downloads manipulated. CPU-Z and HWMonitor are popular free tools from CPUID. CPU-Z provides you with...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 12, 2026 | Ad-Blocker, browser extensions, cyber attacks, data theft, Hackers, malware, pop ups
When One Click Exposed an Entire Customer Base. One employee’s click on a fake pop-up gave hackers access to a power company’s systems, exposing the data of hundreds of thousands of customers. The attack took place at Nova Scotia Power, a major electricity provider in...
