HeadCrab Attacks Servers with Advanced Malware

by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 19, 2024 | authentication, Hackers, HeadCrab, malware, Ophtek, Redis Servers, runtime monitoring, security scans

A new strain of malware, which contains several different attack methods and is considered a severe threat, has been discovered and named HeadCrab. The attack focuses its efforts on Redis servers, an open source, in-memory data structure store. In simpler terms, Redis...

Google Accounts Compromised by Cookie Vulnerability 

by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 20, 2024 | gmail, Google, Google cookies, Hackers, Hacking, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, Suspicious links, suspicious software

A recently discovered vulnerability appears to allow threat actors to hack into your Google account, even if you change your password.  Given that there are 1.8 billion people actively using Gmail, it should come as no surprise that Google accounts represent a...

New EarlyRAT Malware Linked to North Korea Emerges 

by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 19, 2023 | EarlyRAT, educate, Hackers, install updates, malicious websites, malware, North Korea, Ophtek, Remote Access Trojan, Safety

State-sponsored hacking remains a serious problem for PC users around the world, and the latest headline grabber – with links to North Korea – is EarlyRAT.  A remote access trojan (RAT) is nothing new in the world of cybercrime, with the earliest examples...

Security Experts Targeted by Malware on GitHub

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...

LastPass Hit by Security Incident

by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 7, 2023 | Hackers, LastPass, Ophtek, password manager, Password Security, Security, strong passwords

What exactly happened when LastPass, a password manager service, found itself at the center of a data breach? And what does this mean for your passwords? Password managers provide a convenient service, one where complex passwords can be generated instantly and then,...

Middle East Countries Targeted by World Cup Malware

by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 20, 2022 | Hackers, malware, Ophtek, Phishing, World Cup

The World Cup has arrived and, as ever, it is creating headlines around the world, but it’s also creating numerous opportunities for hacking groups. Fair play should be at the heart of everything taking place on the pitch during the World Cup, which is being held in...