by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 13, 2021 | Hackers, macros, Ophtek, spear phishing, threatneedle, Updates
Defense firms in over a dozen countries have found themselves targeted by a new backdoor threat named as ThreatNeedle. And it’s hitting firms hard. The last thing that a defense firm wants is for their networks to be breached. Not only does it damage their reputation...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 9, 2021 | Cyber Security, Data Security, email security, Hackers, Microsoft, Online Security, Ophtek, Software Security Patches
Vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Exchange Server software have led to 30,000 US businesses being hacked. And it’s a very dangerous hack. A total of four vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft Exchange Server (MES) which has allowed hackers to carry out...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 16, 2021 | Hackers, Hacking, Ophtek, Shylock, SolarWInds, Supply Chain
The supply chain is a crucial element in the business world and, accordingly, this makes it the perfect target for hackers to attack. When a finished product ends up with a consumer it’s the culmination of a lengthy business process. The supply chain is...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 3, 2020 | botnets, Hackers, Online Security, Ophtek, PC Maintenance, Security, Updates
The internet has connected us to each other in a way we would have thought impossible a few decades ago. But these massed connections can be very dangerous. The beauty of the internet is that one PC can connect to another PC with relative ease. And these connections...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 21, 2020 | Hackers, malware, Ophtek, Spam
Malware is a thorn which we find in our sides on a regular basis. But what happens when this thorn becomes even harder to tackle? The answer is Trickbot. First released in 2016, Trickbot has made its name by using a variety of attack methods. The malware has been...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 7, 2020 | anti malware, Cyber Attack, Cyber Security, Hackers, malicious websites, Plugins, Security Threats
You would like to think that governments know a thing or two about cyber security. But a recent hack in Armenia has proved otherwise. European security experts ESET have confirmed that numerous websites belonging to the Armenian government have been targeted and...
