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

    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...

Where is Cybersecurity Heading in 2023?

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...

Vidar Malware Attacks Online Sellers 

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...

Interest in ChatGPT Related to New Malware Attacks 

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...

Bumblebee Malware Gives a Nasty Sting Through Google Ads

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...

RapperBot Malware Develops New Distribution Tricks

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...