HiatusRAT Malware Returns with a Vengeance 

by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 17, 2023 | HiatusRAT, malware, network, Ophtek, Security, Updates

    The HiatusRAT malware has re-emerged from its slumber to prove how resilient it is by targeting multiple organizations in Taiwan and the US.  As with most malware which is deemed successful in terms of its longevity, the threat actors launching HiatusRAT...

IcedID Malware Evolves to Become More Dangerous Than Ever

by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 3, 2023 | banking trojan, email attachments, IcedID, malicious payloads, malware, Ophtek

The only thing worse than a powerful piece of malware, is a powerful piece of malware which has evolved into something more dangerous, just like IcedID. IcedID first emerged onto the digital landscape in 2017, when it was classed as a banking trojan and started...

BundleBot Malware Hidden in Fake Google AI Chatbot

by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 26, 2023 | BundleBot, Facebook Ads, Google AI Chatbot, malware, monitor network, network security, Ophtek

As the popularity of AI apps soars, the latest being Google’s Bard, it’s becoming clearer that threat actors are taking advantage of this popularity. The latest attack to be launched revolves around BundleBot, a new brand of malware which is as stealthy as it is...

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...