by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 12, 2025 | anti-malware tools, Chemia, EncryptHub, GitHub, HijackLoader, infostealer, IT Training, malware, Ophtek, Steam
A new malware threat has been found hidden inside a Steam Early Access game, putting gamers at risk of being secretly hacked. A survival game called Chemia has been discovered to be housing some particularly nasty malware, and it’s been freely available...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 5, 2024 | GitHub, online links, Ophtek, Phishing Email, Remcos RAT, Remote Access Trojan, security software
A new malware campaign, targeting finance and insurance sectors, is using infected GitHub repositories to distribute the Remcos remote access trojan (RAT). GitHub is an online platform which allows software developers to store and share code online. It’s like an...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 5, 2024 | GitHub, malicious code, malware, Open Source Malware, Ophtek
GitHub is a wildly popular website for developers to create, share, and store their code, but it’s also being increasingly used to spread malware. Launched in 2008, GitHub quickly became the number one destination for developers. Packed full of features – such...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 12, 2023 | GitHub, Hackers, install updates, malicious websites, malware, Ophtek, POC, proof of concept
It’s always important to be cautious online, but it’s easy for people to fall victim to malware. Even security experts can fall for the tricks of hackers. Yes, even those skilled and highly experienced security researchers can find themselves on the receiving...
