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

  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...

Microsoft Teams at Risk of Letting Malware In

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

  Microsoft Teams at Risk of Letting Malware In. 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...

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

    Ukraine’s Military Hacked by Russian Backed 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...

Where is Cybersecurity Heading in 2023?

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

  Where is Cybersecurity Heading in 2023? 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...

Vidar Malware Attacks Online Sellers 

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

  Vidar Malware Attacks Online Sellers. 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...

Interest in ChatGPT Related to New Malware Attacks 

by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 4, 2023 | ChatGPT, cyber attacks, malware, Ophtek, Phishing, two-factor authentication

    Interest in ChatGPT Related to New Malware Attacks. The launch of ChatGPT and its accompanying headlines have been heard around the world. And threat actors are leveraging this interest to launch new attacks.  You don’t have to look hard to find a...