by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 21, 2022 | Free WiFi, Hacking, malicious code, malicious extensions, malicious links, malicious websites, Ophtek
All organizations are at risk of being hacked, and that’s why we’re familiar with the most common forms of hacking. But what about the lesser-known hacks? With 300,000 new strains of malware being created every day, it comes as no surprise to discover that some of...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 14, 2022 | Data Backup, Hello XD, Ophtek, Phishing, Ransomware, Russian Hacker
The Hello XD ransomware was first spotted in the digital wild back in November 2021, but recent research indicates that it’s becoming more virulent. There’s no such as ‘good’ ransomware, but it’s not unreasonable to describe Hello XD as ‘disastrous’ due to its...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 7, 2022 | Follina Exploit, Microsoft Word, Ophtek, Suspicious Documents, Zero Click Attack
The latest Microsoft vulnerability has been discovered, and this one allows infected Word documents to execute malicious code. This vulnerability, dubbed Follina by security researchers, is of the zero-day variety and has the potential to hand control of your PC over...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 31, 2022 | ChromeLoader, extensions, Google Chrome, malicious extensions, Ophtek
Chrome is the world’s most popular browser and, as such, is a major target for hackers, a fact highlighted by the emergence of a malicious Chrome extension. If you’re a Chrome user, then you will be well aware of the wide range of benefits that Chrome extensions...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 24, 2022 | Cyber Security, Encryption, Hackers, Hacking, Network, Ophtek, pop ups
The aim of most hackers is to be discreet, but there’s almost always a tell-tale sign they’re at work. You just have to know what you’re looking for. Damage limitation is an essential part of cyber-security and, accordingly, the sooner you realize you’ve been hacked,...
