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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 5, 2019 | fake websites, Hacking, malicious code, malicious websites, malware, Ophtek, scam websites
We use the internet on a daily basis and visit countless websites along the way. But they’re not always the real deal. And sometimes they can be malicious. The internet is a wonderful place and the websites that make it up can make a real difference to your business....
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 22, 2019 | Data Security, Internet, malware, Ophtek, Security
Each time that malware evolves it becomes more dangerous. And our data becomes less secure. A case in point is the Reductor malware. We’re used to malware being used to download malicious files and open up remote access to infected PCs, but Reductor is different. It’s...
