by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 7, 2023 | malicious downloads, malware, NginRAT, Ophtek, Phishing Email, QwixxRAT, RAT, Remote Access Trojan, Updates, ZuoRAT Malware
What is a Remote Access Trojan? A Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is one of the most common forms of malware you are likely to encounter, and it’s crucial you understand what they are. It’s important for all organizations to be aware of the danger posed by a RAT in...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 17, 2023 | HiatusRAT, malware, network, Ophtek, Security, Updates
HiatusRAT Malware Returns with a Vengeance. 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...
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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 26, 2023 | BundleBot, Facebook Ads, Google AI Chatbot, malware, monitor network, network security, Ophtek
BundleBot Malware Hidden in Fake Google AI Chatbot. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 19, 2023 | EarlyRAT, educate, Hackers, install updates, malicious websites, malware, North Korea, Ophtek, Remote Access Trojan, Safety
New EarlyRAT Malware Linked to North Korea Emerges. 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...
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...
