AMD Chip Vulnerability Exposes Malware Threat

by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 10, 2024 | AMD Chip, anti malware, Antivirus, bootkit, install updates, IOActive, malware, Ophtek, Sinkclose, System Management Mode

A vulnerability has been discovered within AMD processors which has the potential to expose affected PCs to incredibly stealthy strains of malware. AMD processors are used to power computers, and this is achieved by executing instructions within software applications....

Latin America Banks Targeted by BBTok Malware Variant

by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 21, 2023 | anti malware, antivirus software, banking malware, banking trojan, BBTok Malware, firewall, Ophtek, Phishing Email

Back in 2020, a new banking trojan by the name of BBTok emerged into the digital landscape and was responsible for numerous attacks. And now it’s back. Banks in Brazil and Mexico appear to be the main targets of BBTok’s new campaign, and it’s a variant which is far...

British Snacks in Short Supply Due to Ransomware Attack

by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 22, 2022 | anti malware, Backup Strategies, Employee Training, Ophtek, PC Security, PC Training, Ransomware

British shoppers have been warned to expect some of their favorite snacks to be in short supply following a ransomware attack on a major manufacturer. KP Snacks has been producing snacks in Britain since the 1850s, but this production has recently run into a major...

Windows Update Being Used to Deliver Malware

by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 8, 2022 | anti malware, Lazarus, Ophtek, Security, spear phishing, Updates

Updates are crucial for protecting your PC, so Windows Update is a useful ally in this objective. But what happens when it starts downloading malware? News has emerged that hackers have exploited the Windows Update system to execute malicious code on users’ PCs. It’s...

Chrome Users Targeted by Malicious Websites

by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 16, 2021 | anti malware, Google Chrome, malicious websites, Ophtek, Security

Google’s Chrome browser is one of the most popular choices for accessing the internet, but this popularity makes it an enticing target for hackers. A substantial number of business activities are conducted online in the 21st century. Accordingly, most organizations...

New Form of Malware is Sneakily Avoiding Detection

by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 28, 2021 | anti malware, Cyber Security, malware, OpenSUpdater, Ophtek, PC Security, Phishing

Anti-malware tools provide a firm level of defense against hackers, but what happens when the malware can bypass detection tools? Around 300,000 new pieces of malware are created daily, so it’s important that we can protect ourselves against this constant threat....