by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 6, 2020 | botnets, fileless malware, malvertising, malware, Ophtek, Ransomware, spyware
The world of malware is a complex one due to the sheer variety of forms it can take. And it’s these differences which make it difficult to deal with. The term malware is generally used as an all-encompassing term to describe a piece of malicious software. But, over...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 15, 2020 | ATM Attack, malware, Ophtek, Security
We all use ATMs on a regular basis and are well aware of the need for security when using them. But what happens when the manufacturer gets hacked? The number of malware attacks and infections in 2020 are, as ever, exceptionally high. With Kaspersky blocking...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 21, 2020 | Hackers, malware, Ophtek, Spam
Malware is a thorn which we find in our sides on a regular basis. But what happens when this thorn becomes even harder to tackle? The answer is Trickbot. First released in 2016, Trickbot has made its name by using a variety of attack methods. The malware has been...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 23, 2020 | Hacking, malware, Ophtek, Security, Zloader
Hackers are keeping busier than ever and evolving their strategies almost daily; their latest method for attack is to target the humble resume. Ask any HR professional to tell you how many resumes they receive in a week and they will be able to show you a mountain of...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 14, 2020 | malware, Network, Ophtek, Ransomware, Security, Security Threats
We’ve all had to boot into safe mode on our PCs at some point and you would assume it’s a safe environment. But the Snatch malware is proving otherwise. Safe mode is a configuration mode that you can request your PC to boot into at startup. In safe mode, your PC will...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 26, 2019 | malware, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats, Titanium
The Titanium malware has been released into the wild and is already making plenty of headlines. But what’s the full story behind this backdoor malware? New malware is released every day, but certain strains are more dangerous than others. And Titanium certainly stands...
