by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 17, 2026 | Hacking, malware, MgBot, Security Threats, Update Software
A stealthy campaign abused how computers find sites and updates, turning user trust into a surefire way to get infected with malware. For over two years, a hacking group abused a crucial part of how the internet works to spread malware without alerting any...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 10, 2026 | Cosmali Loader, Fake Windows, Hacking, malware, MAS, Microsoft Activation Scripts, PowerShell script, Security, Software
A single typed character led Windows users straight into a malware trap, showing just how quickly something small can turn dangerous. Recently, some Windows users running unofficial activation scripts began seeing something strange on their PCs. Rather than a...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 3, 2026 | AI, Cyber Security, deepfakes, Hacking, malware, Phishing, Security Threats, Zero Trust
2025 has been a chaotic year of malware, vulnerabilities, and innovations in hacking. So, will 2026 take it easier on our PCs? Not a chance. As we move into 2026, a dramatic shift in cybersecurity risks is expected. This means significantly more headaches for...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 27, 2026 | financial data, Hackers, Marquis, Ophtek, Ransomware, US Banks
Dozens of US banks have been attacked by ransomware, which compromised a major tech provider, leading to the loss of significant amounts of secure data. Most people assume that their bank controls all of the technology which secures their accounts, but this is...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 20, 2026 | browser extensions, check permissions, Hackers, malicious code, official sources, review, ShadyPanda, spyware
Over the last seven years, a malware campaign has turned browser extensions people trusted into powerful spyware, with up to 4.3 million users affected. Most of us install extensions in good faith that they’re going to help us. Perhaps they’re a simple...
