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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 8, 2019 | malware, Ophtek, Panda Malware, Security
One of the biggest threats to data security over the last few years has been crypto-malware. And, as the Panda malware proves, it can be a persistent danger. We may think of pandas as gentle, beautiful creatures but that notion only applies when we’re talking about...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 24, 2019 | Domen, malware, Ophtek, pop ups, Security, Security Threats
There’s only one thing worse than malware: clever malware. If it’s clever then it will to be difficult to detect and remove. And Domen is exactly that. You probably haven’t heard of Domen before, but that’s because it’s a brand new toolkit. And it’s a toolkit which is...
