by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 14, 2025 | Backup Strategies, cyberattack, Data Breach, Jaguar Land Rover, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, strong passwords, update regularly
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed not only intense disruption to its operations after a cyberattack, but also that customer data was compromised. In early September 2025, British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced that they had experienced a serious...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 7, 2025 | BitDefender, malware, Ophtek, Phishing, Security Threats, SVG Graphics
Cybercriminals are using image files in unexpected ways, turning harmless-looking graphics into traps which install malware. A New Kind of Digital Deception Most people think of image files as safe. After all, the online world is full of pictures for people to look at...
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....
