by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 18, 2021 | antivirus software, Cyber Security, email security, malware, Ophtek, Prometheus Malware
Malware-as-a-service (MaaS) provides a powerful malware solution for hackers. And Prometheus is the perfect example of such an infrastructure. There’s money in everything and hacking is no different. But rather than extorting funds through ransomware, hackers can also...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 19, 2021 | attachments, email links, malware, Ophtek, Updates, Windows PC
Login credentials are a sure-fire way to protect your IT systems. But hackers are now using a new piece of malware to steal them from your organization. User ID / Password combinations have been a cornerstone of IT security since the earliest days of computers....
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 8, 2021 | Apostle, Cyber Security, malware, Ophtek, Ransomware, Updates
Ransomware is a highly destructive form of malware, but it turns out that it can also provide the perfect cover for disk wiping malware. The pitfalls of becoming a victim of ransomware are well documented. And, as such, the term ransomware is one that strikes fear...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 1, 2021 | data harvest, Hackers, malware, MSBuild, Ophtek, redline stealer
Hackers are innovative and industrious individuals, a description which is best demonstrated by their recent leverage of MSBuild to deliver malware. The Microsoft Build Engine (MSBuild) is an open-source platform which allows software developers to test and compile...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 27, 2021 | Ad-Blocker, Antivirus, Facebook Clubhouse, Fake Ads, malware, Ophtek
Clubhouse is a social media app which is currently only available on Apple devices. But this hasn’t stopped hackers using it to exploit PC users. The success of Clubhouse since its launch in April 2020 has ensured that it has grabbed numerous headlines. And everyone...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 30, 2021 | anti malware, Cyber Security, keylogger, malware, Ophtek, spyware
One of the simplest forms of spyware you can run into is a keylogger. Capable of stealing large amounts of data, a keylogger is simple yet dangerous. In the world of cyber-security, keyloggers are a frequently mentioned hacking device. But what exactly are they? And...
