by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 21, 2021 | Hackers, malware, NginRat Malware, Ophtek, Security
Hackers are attracted to big, successful targets. And, online, you don’t get much bigger than e-commerce, so that’s where the NginRAT malware comes in. The e-commerce industry is one of the most lucrative sectors online. Not surprisingly, hackers have been targeting...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 13, 2021 | Hackers, Javascript, Log4Shell, Ophtek, Software Security Patches, zero-day
A new zero-day exploit has been discovered which could easily disrupt the services of several major online platforms such as Twitter, Minecraft and Steam. The vulnerability, which has been named Log4Shell, was recently discovered by LunaSec’s security researchers. It...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 7, 2021 | GoDaddy Breach, Hackers, Hacking, Ophtek, Password Security, strong passwords
Web hosting is an integral part of how the modern internet works, but what happens when a provider finds themselves the victim of a hack? GoDaddy is one of the most popular web hosting providers in the world with an estimated customer base of over 20 million users....
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 30, 2021 | Cyber Security, Hackers, IAB, Initial access brokers, Ophtek, Ransomware
Gaining access to an unauthorized network is every hacker’s dream. And, now, this is easier than ever thanks to the rise of initial access brokers. Initial access brokers (IABs) are a relatively new trend in the world of hacking. These threats have been tracked for...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 1, 2021 | data harvest, Hackers, malware, MSBuild, Ophtek, redline stealer
Hackers are innovative and industrious individuals, a description which is best demonstrated by their recent leverage of MSBuild to deliver malware. The Microsoft Build Engine (MSBuild) is an open-source platform which allows software developers to test and compile...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 4, 2021 | Data Breach, data recovery, Data Security, Hackers, Hacking, Ophtek
One of IT security’s main aims is to avoid data breaches. However, breaches are inevitable in the modern age. Therefore, you need to know how to recover. The impact of a data breach can be huge and catastrophic for all involved; organizations and their clients can be...
