by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 12, 2022 | attachments, email links, fake emails, Hijacks, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, Updates
A new method for spreading malware online has been discovered, and it involves taking advantage of email threads to deploy malware loaders. Email threads can quickly build, especially if there are more than two participants. As such, it can be difficult to keep up...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 5, 2022 | cyber attacks, Hackers, Ophtek, Russian Hackers, Security, Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created headlines around the world; one of the lesser-known stories to emerge has been the increase of cyber attacks. Numerous aspects of life have changed since Ukraine was invaded by Russian forces at the end of February....
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 22, 2022 | Cyber Security, Employee Training, malware, Ophtek, Password Security, social engineering
Social engineering is one of the modern menaces of online life, and this has been demonstrated by a recent malware attack on a Swedish camera firm. Axis Communications, who manufacture network and security cameras, are the company at the centre of this recent attack....
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 15, 2022 | backdoor access, China, Daxin Malware, educate, exforel, monitor, Ophtek, PC Security, xforel
China has been a long-term participant in upping the potential of malware, but it appears they have reached a new peak with their Daxin malware. In a quite remarkable statistic, it’s estimated that nearly half of all PCs in China are infected with malware. Clearly,...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 1, 2022 | Backup, email links, Ophtek, Segment Network, Ukraine, Wiper Malware
As with all aspects of modern life, everything is a target for cybercriminals, even war. And this has been demonstrated with wiper malware attacking Ukraine. Amidst its conflict with Russian, Ukraine has also had to contend with hundreds of its computers falling...
