by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 3, 2026 | cyber attacks, Gootloader, malware, Update Software
A familiar-looking download is being used in a clever new way to sneak malware onto people’s PCs, and most users would never notice it happening. Gootloader, a long-running malware campaign, has changed its tactics, and that change makes it easier to trick...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 17, 2026 | Hacking, malware, MgBot, Security Threats, Update Software
A stealthy campaign abused how computers find sites and updates, turning user trust into a surefire way to get infected with malware. For over two years, a hacking group abused a crucial part of how the internet works to spread malware without alerting any...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 10, 2026 | Cosmali Loader, Fake Windows, Hacking, malware, MAS, Microsoft Activation Scripts, PowerShell script, Security, Software
A single typed character led Windows users straight into a malware trap, showing just how quickly something small can turn dangerous. Recently, some Windows users running unofficial activation scripts began seeing something strange on their PCs. Rather than a...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 3, 2026 | AI, Cyber Security, deepfakes, Hacking, malware, Phishing, Security Threats, Zero Trust
2025 has been a chaotic year of malware, vulnerabilities, and innovations in hacking. So, will 2026 take it easier on our PCs? Not a chance. As we move into 2026, a dramatic shift in cybersecurity risks is expected. This means significantly more headaches for...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 2, 2025 | GhostNetwork, malware, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats, YouTube
Malicious YouTube videos are tricking users into installing malware, spreading a hidden “ghost network” across thousands of PCs. Cybercriminals have recently turned their attention towards a new battleground: YouTube. Yes, rather than relying on phishing emails...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 11, 2025 | malicious plugin, malware, monitor, software updates, trusted plugins, WooCommerce, WordPress
A new type of malware is sneaking into online stores built with WooCommerce, hiding inside plugins and stealing credit card information from customers. The WooCommerce extension is a highly popular plugin used on websites built on the WordPress platform and...
