Office Macros Disabled: What the Hackers Did Next

by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 9, 2022 | email security, malicious websites, Office Macros, Ophtek, threatneedle

One of the best ways to infect a PC has, until now, been through Office macros. But, now that they’re disabled by default, what are the hackers going to do? The numbers of hacks that have involved Office macros over the last 20 years is mindboggling. And they have...

5 Forms of Hacking Which You May Not Be Familiar With

by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 21, 2022 | Free WiFi, Hacking, malicious code, malicious extensions, malicious links, malicious websites, Ophtek

All organizations are at risk of being hacked, and that’s why we’re familiar with the most common forms of hacking. But what about the lesser-known hacks? With 300,000 new strains of malware being created every day, it comes as no surprise to discover that some of...

Chrome Users Targeted by Malicious Websites

by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 16, 2021 | anti malware, Google Chrome, malicious websites, Ophtek, Security

Google’s Chrome browser is one of the most popular choices for accessing the internet, but this popularity makes it an enticing target for hackers. A substantial number of business activities are conducted online in the 21st century. Accordingly, most organizations...

Malware Links Are Being Spread Through YouTube

by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 2, 2021 | antivirus software, malicious links, malicious websites, malware, Ophtek, Updates, YouTube

YouTube is one of the most popular destinations online thanks to the entertainment it offers. But where there are lots of people, there are always hackers. Close to 43% of internet users visit YouTube at least once a month, so this is a significant amount of traffic....

Fake Amnesty International Campaign Delivers Malware

by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 19, 2021 | Fake Amnesty Int'l website, malicious websites, malware, Ophtek, Pegasus spyware, Sarwent malware

The Pegasus spyware has made headlines around the world, but it appears that the anxieties around Pegasus are being used to spread further malware. The sophistication behind the Pegasus spyware and the near impossibility of detecting, let alone removing, it has proved...

Malware Hidden in Fake Microsoft DirectX Download Page

by Ophtek, LLC | May 11, 2021 | Antivirus, Direct X, fake emails, fake websites, malicious websites, Microsoft, Ophtek

Microsoft is a name you should be able to trust. But, online, nothing is ever quite as it seems. And that’s why you need to be careful what you click. DirectX is a crucial component when it comes to processing multimedia materials on Windows PCs. It has been in use...