by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 4, 2026 | audit, extensions, Google passwords, infected extensions, malware, Microsoft Edge, StegoAd, two-factor login, update passwords
Microsoft has had to pull 119 browser extensions from its Edge store after finding they were hiding malware inside images. If you use Microsoft Edge, there’s a good chance you’ll have installed a browser extension at some point. These are small add-ons but...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 21, 2026 | AppLocker, AutoRun, bitcoin, cryptocurrency wallets, cryptojacking, Group Policy, Hackers, malware, Monero, Tron, USB Drives
A new piece of malware is hiding on USB drives and quietly redirecting crypto payments before you even notice. USB drives have been with us for decades, and most people think of them as something harmless. We tend to use them to move files around, share...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 14, 2026 | cracked games, Free Games, Hackers, infostealer, malware, RenEngine, Security, security software, torrents, Zero Trust
The promise of a free game might seem like a bargain, but it could end up costing you far more than buying it legally. Pirated PC games have always carried a certain level of risk. Some crash, some don’t work properly, and some arrive bundled with...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 23, 2026 | Eastern Europe, Ghostwriter, JavaScript Malware, malicious links, malware, OYSTERFRESH, Phishing Email, Ukraine
Members of the Ukrainian government have been targeted by a new wave of phishing attacks aimed at stealing sensitive data. This new attack uses phishing emails which, at first glance, look like official government documents. Within these documents are links or...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 26, 2026 | Hackers, malicious code, malicious sites, malware, Plugins, WordPress
A hacked WordPress plugin suite has pushed malware to thousands of websites, highlighting how trusted tools can quickly be turned into threats. When you run a website, you tend to assume that popular plugins are safe. However, a recent security incident...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 12, 2026 | Ad-Blocker, browser extensions, cyber attacks, data theft, Hackers, malware, pop ups
One employee’s click on a fake pop-up gave hackers access to a power company’s systems, exposing the data of hundreds of thousands of customers. The attack took place at Nova Scotia Power, a major electricity provider in Canada. It started in March 2025 when an...
