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...

Office Macros Disabled: What the Hackers Did Next

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

Office Macros Disabled: What the Hackers Did Next. 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...

Five 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

Five Forms of Hacking Which You May Not Be Familiar With. 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...

Chrome Users Targeted by Malicious Websites

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

Chrome Users Targeted by Malicious Websites. 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...

Malware Links Are Being Spread Through YouTube

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

Malware Links Are Being Spread Through 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...

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

Fake Amnesty International Campaign Delivers 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...