North Korean hackers from the Lazarus Group have launched a major cyberattack by cloning open-source software and infecting it with malware. A recent cyberattack has found the North Korean hacking group Lazarus targeting software developers by modifying open-source...
A hacker has tricked over 18,000 aspiring cybercriminals into downloading a fake malware builder which secretly infects their computers. Yes, even threat actors can find themselves falling victim to their fellow hackers. In this surprising case, threat actors...
Cybercriminals are increasingly embedding malware within website images to evade detection and compromise IT systems. Recent investigations have revealed a growing trend among threat actors: hiding malicious code within image files hosted on trusted websites. This...
A recent cyberattack has compromised several popular Google Chrome extensions, infecting millions of users with data-stealing malware. In early January 2025, cybersecurity researchers at Extension Total discovered a malicious campaign targeting Chrome extensions which...
Threat actors are highly innovative - one recent attack tricked victims into addressing fake webcam and microphone issues to gain system access. We’re constantly advised to be aware of phishing emails, infected documents, and malicious websites, but what happens when...
2025 promises to be an exciting year for businesses, but cybercrime will remain a major threat. That’s why strengthening your cybersecurity is essential. With the costs of cybercrime expected to hit $10.5 trillion in 2025, it’s evident that tackling cybercrime is a...
Strong passwords are vital to cybersecurity. A recent botnet attack highlights the serious risks of relying on default passwords instead of secure alternatives. The Mirai malware, first detected in 2016, has been behind numerous botnet attacks in the past and has been...
Malware has a habit of going through periods of intense activity, and this is exactly what the Remcos RAT malware has been up to in Q3 2024. First detected in 2016, Remcos is somewhat of a veteran of the malware scene, but its activity has ramped up significantly...
Microsoft Teams has become an integral part of business life, but it also represents a sure-fire malware opportunity for threat actors. Teams can be used for videoconferencing, voice calls, file sharing, and numerous collaborative processes, so it’s no surprise that...
One of the recent developments in hacking has been the Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attack, but what is it and how do you defend against one? By now, the Ophtek blog should have informed you about ransomware, trojans, and cryptojacking, but we’ve rarely...