by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 4, 2022 | cryptojacking, firewall, malware, mining malware, moreno, Ophtek, torrents
Hackers have decided to cash in on the popularity of Spider-Man by infecting copies of his latest movie with cryptocurrency mining malware. Going to the movies is an expensive activity these days and, as a result, many people are turning to illegal torrents. These...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 21, 2021 | Hackers, malware, NginRat Malware, Ophtek, Security
Hackers are attracted to big, successful targets. And, online, you don’t get much bigger than e-commerce, so that’s where the NginRAT malware comes in. The e-commerce industry is one of the most lucrative sectors online. Not surprisingly, hackers have been targeting...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 2, 2021 | antivirus software, malicious links, malicious websites, malware, Ophtek, Updates, YouTube
YouTube is one of the most popular destinations online thanks to the entertainment it offers. But where there are lots of people, there are always hackers. Close to 43% of internet users visit YouTube at least once a month, so this is a significant amount of traffic....
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 19, 2021 | Fake Amnesty Int'l website, malicious websites, malware, Ophtek, Pegasus spyware, Sarwent malware
The Pegasus spyware has made headlines around the world, but it appears that the anxieties around Pegasus are being used to spread further malware. The sophistication behind the Pegasus spyware and the near impossibility of detecting, let alone removing, it has proved...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 28, 2021 | anti malware, Cyber Security, malware, OpenSUpdater, Ophtek, PC Security, Phishing
Anti-malware tools provide a firm level of defense against hackers, but what happens when the malware can bypass detection tools? Around 300,000 new pieces of malware are created daily, so it’s important that we can protect ourselves against this constant threat....
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 7, 2021 | DDoS Attack, Legal Complaints, malware, Ophtek, Security
The threat of legal proceedings always produces a sense of instant anxiety. But this is soon multiplied when it turns out to be a malware attack. A recent threat to your IT security has been launched by cybercriminals intent on playing on your anxieties. Using a...
