by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 3, 2025 | ClickFix, Epsilon Red, Hackers, Lumma Stealer, malware
We’ve all seen AI-generated text summaries online, but did you know they’re now being used to hide malicious commands to encourage downloading malware? A new kind of cyber trick, dubbed a ClickFix attack, is being used by threat actors to exploit AI-generated...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 24, 2025 | AiTM, Attacker in the Middle, cybercrime, Evilginx, Fake login page, MFA, monitor, Multifactor Authentication, Phishing, session cookies, verify links
Many people believe multifactor authentication (MFA) is the ultimate defense for their online accounts. But hackers are now using Evilginx to beat it. MFA is a security procedure which means you have two steps to successfully log in, rather than relying solely...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 16, 2025 | DLL side-Loading, install updates, malware, Ophtek, QuirkyLoader, security software, spam email
A new malware – QuirkyLoader – has emerged, sneaking into computers through email and causing major trouble. Active since 2024, it’s now a growing concern. As the name suggests, QuirkyLoader is a type of malware known as a loader....
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 9, 2025 | andivirus, anti-malware, booking.com, malware, Ophtek, Phishing
A clever trick using a deceptive URL is now being used to spread malware by impersonating Booking.com, so it’s crucial you always check before you click. Cybercriminals are emailing fake Booking.com links which look almost 99% identical to the real...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 2, 2025 | DTV, malware, Phishing, RAR archive, RomCom, Russian Hackers, WinRAR
A new WinRAR vulnerability is being exploited in phishing campaigns, allowing hackers to silently install malware on vulnerable PCs. WinRAR is a file compression tool used by millions all over the world to open and create RAR files. However, this has...
