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...
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...
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...
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...
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 utilized as a major weapon by Russia. Government-backed cyberattacks are nothing new, and they will continue to be utilized as part of global...
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...
