New EarlyRAT Malware Linked to North Korea Emerges 

by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 19, 2023 | EarlyRAT, educate, Hackers, install updates, malicious websites, malware, North Korea, Ophtek, Remote Access Trojan, Safety

State-sponsored hacking remains a serious problem for PC users around the world, and the latest headline grabber – with links to North Korea – is EarlyRAT.  A remote access trojan (RAT) is nothing new in the world of cybercrime, with the earliest examples...

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

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 researchers can find themselves on the receiving...

Microsoft Teams at Risk of Letting Malware In 

by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 29, 2023 | install updates, malware, Microsoft Teams, Ophtek, Phishing, security

Microsoft Teams has experienced a surge in popularity among businesses since the pandemic, and this makes it a highly prized target for hackers.  Businesses find Microsoft Teams a powerful tool as it allows employees to work remotely, communicate and be...

Ukraine’s Military Hacked by Russian Backed USB Malware 

by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 22, 2023 | malware, Ophtek, Phishing, Pteredo, Russian Hackers, Shuckworm, Ukraine, USB_malware

The news footage may focus on military strikes, but, behind the war in Ukraine, cyberattacks are being utilised as a major weapon by Russia.  Government-backed cyberattacks are nothing new, and they will continue to be utilized as part of global espionage...

Where is Cybersecurity Heading in 2023?

by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 8, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, cryptojacking, cybersecurity, malware, Ophtek, Phishing, Ransomware, remote workers

We’re already halfway through 2023 and threat actors are showing no signs of slowing up, but just where is cybersecurity heading? It may feel as though you’re waging a never-ending battle against hackers and, well, that’s exactly what you’re doing. However, the...

Vidar Malware Attacks Online Sellers 

by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 1, 2023 | malware, Ophtek, Phishing, social engineering, Vidar Malware, Viruses

E-commerce means big business in the 21st century and it proves a highly attractive target to threat actors, as online sellers are now finding out.  Such is the size of the e-commerce industry – estimated to hit $4.11 trillion in 2023 – threat actors have many...