by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 21, 2026 | AppLocker, AutoRun, bitcoin, cryptocurrency wallets, cryptojacking, Group Policy, Hackers, malware, Monero, Tron, USB Drives
A new piece of malware is hiding on USB drives and quietly redirecting crypto payments before you even notice. USB drives have been with us for decades, and most people think of them as something harmless. We tend to use them to move files around, share...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 14, 2026 | cracked games, Free Games, Hackers, infostealer, malware, RenEngine, Security, security software, torrents, Zero Trust
The promise of a free game might seem like a bargain, but it could end up costing you far more than buying it legally. Pirated PC games have always carried a certain level of risk. Some crash, some don’t work properly, and some arrive bundled with...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 26, 2026 | Hackers, malicious code, malicious sites, malware, Plugins, WordPress
A hacked WordPress plugin suite has pushed malware to thousands of websites, highlighting how trusted tools can quickly be turned into threats. When you run a website, you tend to assume that popular plugins are safe. However, a recent security incident...
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 | Apr 28, 2026 | Cloud, Google Workspace, Hackers, inactive accounts, Microsoft 365, multi factor authentication, permissions
Want to keep your business safe from potential cyberattacks? Make sure you regularly review and remove inactive users in Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. In the digital age, we all rely heavily on cloud services such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Without...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 21, 2026 | Google Workspace, Hackers, malware, Microsoft Entra ID, OAuth, Phishing, Security Threats
Login pages, especially trusted ones, should always be secure. But what happens when that trusted login page becomes the start of a scam? A new wave of sophisticated phishing attacks has started exploiting a feature millions of us use every day: signing into...
