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

  Google Accounts Compromised by Cookie Vulnerability.  Google Accounts Compromised by Cookie Vulnerability.  A recently discovered vulnerability appears to allow threat actors to hack into your Google account, even if you change your password.  Given that there...

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

  New EarlyRAT Malware Linked to North Korea Emerges. 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...

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

  Security Experts Targeted by Malware on GitHub. 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...

LastPass Hit by Security Incident

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

LastPass Hit by Security Incident. 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...

Middle East Countries Targeted by World Cup Malware

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

Middle East Countries Targeted by World Cup Malware. 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...

The 5 Biggest IT Security Mistakes

by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 2, 2022 | attachments, Backup, Data Security, Hackers, Ophtek, Password Security

The 5 Biggest IT Security Mistakes. Almost all cyber-attacks are due a common denominator: a mistake. We aren’t perfect, of course, but we can limit number of IT security mistakes we make. Working on a PC is far from straightforward and, as a result, the sheer number...