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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 11, 2025 | malicious plugin, malware, monitor, software updates, trusted plugins, WooCommerce, WordPress
A new type of malware is sneaking into online stores built with WooCommerce, hiding inside plugins and stealing credit card information from customers. The WooCommerce extension is a highly popular plugin used on websites built on the WordPress platform and...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 28, 2025 | Backup Strategies, Cloud Storage, educate team, IT infrastructure, network security, Update Software, upgrade hardware
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 | Oct 21, 2025 | Admin Accounts, Bookworm, DLL side-Loading, PlugX malware, RAT, Remote Access Trojan, security tools, security_updates, Update Software
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 manufacturing...
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...
