by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 11, 2022 | Hackers, malicious code, Ophtek, solid state drive (SSD), Updates
A new strain of malware has been developed which allows threats to be delivered to an inaccessible area of a solid state drive (SSD).\ The attack in question is not currently active, but the possibility of this attack has been modeled and proved successful by a group...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 28, 2021 | malicious code, Ophtek, Pegasus spyware, Software Security Patches, zero-click attacks
One of the less mentioned security threats for PCs is the zero-click attack. Nonetheless, zero-click attacks are one of the most dangerous threats we face. Traditional cyber security measures tend to focus on PC users following best practices to protect their PC. And,...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 5, 2019 | fake websites, Hacking, malicious code, malicious websites, malware, Ophtek, scam websites
We use the internet on a daily basis and visit countless websites along the way. But they’re not always the real deal. And sometimes they can be malicious. The internet is a wonderful place and the websites that make it up can make a real difference to your business....
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 6, 2019 | Adobe Flash, anti malware, Company Updates, Hackers, malicious code, malware, Ophtek, PC Security, Security
We visit websites on a daily basis, but how do we know how safe they are? No matter how genuine they look there’s every risk they’re a malicious website. It’s estimated that up to 18.5 million websites are infected with malicious content. That’s around 1% of...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 26, 2019 | Cyber Attack, Cyber Security, email security, Hackers, Hacking, malicious code, Ophtek, Ransomware, Security, Security Threats
The terminology used to describe various hacks and security threats usually includes the terms malware, ransomware and virus, but what exactly are these? It can get a little confusing when discussing the various security concerns that are floating around and this...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 11, 2018 | Emotet, malicious code, malware, Security, Security Threats, Trojans
There’s no such thing as good malware, but some is certainly less trouble than others. And, when it comes to the Emotet malware, some are very dangerous. First discovered in Europe in 2014, Emotet soon began to spread around the world and, before long, was infecting...
