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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 4, 2023 | ChatGPT, cyber attacks, malware, Ophtek, Phishing, two-factor authentication
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 headline relating to ChatGPT, the latest and most...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 27, 2023 | Ad-Blocker, Bumblebee, malvertising, malware, Ophtek
It’s difficult to avoid online ads these days. This makes them the perfect target for hackers. And this is what they have done with the Bumblebee malware. It’s estimated that the average American is exposed to between 4,000 to 10,000 online ads a day. And each...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 20, 2023 | IoT Attacks, malware, Ophtek, RapperBot, Security, strong passwords, Updates
RapperBot Malware Develops New Distribution Tricks. Malware constantly evolves, and that’s why it’s a constant thorn in the side of PC users. The ever-changing RapperBot malware is a perfect example of this. If malware was boring and lacked innovation, it wouldn’t...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 6, 2023 | malware, Ophtek, Qbot, Ransomware, spear phishing
Qbot is Back and Causing Digital Chaos Once Again. It appears that you can’t keep a good piece of malware down as Qbot, first seen over 15 years ago, has reared its ugly head once again. Qbot was discovered in the late 2000s and, since then, has gone through numerous...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 30, 2023 | Linus Tech Tips, malware, Ophtek, Public WiFi, Session Hijack, social engineering, System Updates
Linus Tech Tips Falls Victim to Session Hijack. Linus Sebastian, owner of popular YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips, has revealed how he woke at 3am in the morning to find his channel hacked. Linus Tech Tips is a YouTube channel which delivers technology-based...
