by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 30, 2025 | ClickFix, infostealer, Ophtek, Windows update
A new malware threat uses fake update prompts and hidden image tricks to secretly install dangerous programs on unsuspecting PCs. Responsible PC users understand the importance of installing updates, especially when it’s an operating system update. Therefore,...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 23, 2025 | Bookworm, malicious DLL, Mustang Panda, Ophtek, PlugX malware, RainyDay, Turian, UUID strings
Threat actors linked to China have refined two strains of malware – PlugX and Bookworm – to slip past defenses in Asia’s telecom and manufacturing sectors. At the heart of this story is an updated malware campaign which is striking telecom and...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 16, 2025 | BatShadow, job descriptions, job offers, malicious web pages, Ophtek, Vampire Bot Malware, Vietnam
Posing as recruiters, threat actors are delivering dangerous malware to unsuspecting job seekers thanks to the power of the Vampire Bot malware. A hacking group known as BatShadow has launched a new attack which targets people searching for jobs, especially in...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 9, 2025 | Backup, Cloud, educate team, monitor, network security, Office IT, Ophtek, update regularly, upgrade
Modern businesses rely on IT more than ever before, so getting the best out of it is crucial. Luckily, improving it doesn’t have to be difficult or costly. Every organization, from small offices to growing enterprises, depends on its IT infrastructure –...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 2, 2025 | GhostNetwork, malware, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats, YouTube
Malicious YouTube videos are tricking users into installing malware, spreading a hidden “ghost network” across thousands of PCs. Cybercriminals have recently turned their attention towards a new battleground: YouTube. Yes, rather than relying on phishing emails...
