Malicious Extension Found Being Injected into Chrome. Chrome is the world’s most popular browser and, as such, is a major target for hackers, a fact highlighted by the emergence of a malicious Chrome extension. If you’re a Chrome user, then you will be well aware of...
Five Sure-fire Ways to Know You’ve Been Hacked. The aim of most hackers is to be discreet, but there’s almost always a tell-tale sign they’re at work. You just have to know what you’re looking for. Damage limitation is an essential part of cyber-security and,...
Raspberry Robin: A New USB-based Malware. USB drives are vital parts of any IT system, providing external storage and simple file transfers. But they also run the risk of introducing malware to PCs. We’ve talked in the past about USB drives which can completely...
Why Does Your Business Need a VPN? Security in business is paramount, and when it comes to IT networks it’s absolutely crucial. One of the best ways to protect your network is with a VPN. With the number of cyberattacks in 2021 hitting new highs, protecting your IT...
Lenovo Laptops Shipped with New Malware Risk. You’d like to think that brand new IT equipment is as malware resistant as possible. But, as Lenovo has discovered, this isn’t always the case. In a highly embarrassing move for the company, Lenovo has had to issue an...
Ophtek CEO Presenting at 3 Conferences in 2022 on Cyber Security. Ophtek’s expertise and authority within the world of cybersecurity will be demonstrated at three cyber security conferences in 2022. Every modern organization should prioritize IT as one of the most...
Email Threads Are Being Hijacked to Spread Malware. A new method for spreading malware online has been discovered, and it involves taking advantage of email threads to deploy malware loaders. Email threads can quickly build, especially if there are more than two...
Cyber Attacks Increase After Russia Invades Ukraine. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created headlines around the world; one of the lesser-known stories to emerge has been the increase of cyber attacks. Numerous aspects of life have changed since Ukraine was...
Social Engineering Used to Hack into Camera Firm. Social engineering is one of the modern menaces of online life, and this has been demonstrated by a recent malware attack on a Swedish camera firm. Axis Communications, who manufacture network and security cameras, are...
China Based Hackers Up Their Game with Daxin Malware. China has been a long-term participant in upping the potential of malware, but it appears they have reached a new peak with their Daxin malware. In a quite remarkable statistic, it’s estimated that nearly half of...