by Ophtek, LLC | May 12, 2026 | Ad-Blocker, browser extensions, cyber attacks, data theft, Hackers, malware, pop ups
One employee’s click on a fake pop-up gave hackers access to a power company’s systems, exposing the data of hundreds of thousands of customers. The attack took place at Nova Scotia Power, a major electricity provider in Canada. It started in March 2025 when an...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 3, 2026 | cyber attacks, Gootloader, malware, Update Software
A familiar-looking download is being used in a clever new way to sneak malware onto people’s PCs, and most users would never notice it happening. Gootloader, a long-running malware campaign, has changed its tactics, and that change makes it easier to trick...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 19, 2025 | Akira, cyber attacks, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, Ransomware, SonicWall, VPN, zero-day vulnerabilities
A new wave of ransomware attacks are targeting SonicWall SSL VPN device vulnerabilities – even those which are fully patched – leaving businesses at risk. Understanding Akira’s Latest Surge in Activity Since mid-July 2025, it’s become...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 8, 2025 | captcha, cyber attacks, educate staff, Javascript, JSFireTruck, malicious sites, malware, Ophtek, phishing sites, security tools, update regularly
Over 269,000 websites were hacked to redirect visitors to scams and malware, putting PC users and businesses at risk. A major cyberattack has compromised over 269,000 websites and resulted in them secretly redirecting visitors to malicious content. The...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 10, 2025 | cyber attacks, Cyber Security, Kremlin, National Cybersecurity Strategy, NATO Allies, Ophtek, Pete Hegseth, Russian Hacker, Ukraine, US Cyber Command
In a shock move, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered Cyber Command to stop all cyber operations against Russia. The Shift in Policy On February 28th 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a directive ordering US Cyber Command to immediately call...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 13, 2024 | anti-malware tools, Artificial Intelligence, cyber attacks, Ophtek, phishing training
Threat actors are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI technologies to launch cyberattacks against businesses. Technology is always advancing, and AI represents the future of where technology is likely to head. AI is also a powerful...
