by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 16, 2025 | DLL side-Loading, install updates, malware, Ophtek, QuirkyLoader, security software, spam email
A new malware – QuirkyLoader – has emerged, sneaking into computers through email and causing major trouble. Active since 2024, it’s now a growing concern. As the name suggests, QuirkyLoader is a type of malware known as a loader....
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 9, 2025 | andivirus, anti-malware, booking.com, malware, Ophtek, Phishing
A clever trick using a deceptive URL is now being used to spread malware by impersonating Booking.com, so it’s crucial you always check before you click. Cybercriminals are emailing fake Booking.com links which look almost 99% identical to the real...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 2, 2025 | DTV, malware, Phishing, RAR archive, RomCom, Russian Hackers, WinRAR
A new WinRAR vulnerability is being exploited in phishing campaigns, allowing hackers to silently install malware on vulnerable PCs. WinRAR is a file compression tool used by millions all over the world to open and create RAR files. However, this has...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 12, 2025 | anti-malware tools, Chemia, EncryptHub, GitHub, HijackLoader, infostealer, IT Training, malware, Ophtek, Steam
A new malware threat has been found hidden inside a Steam Early Access game, putting gamers at risk of being secretly hacked. A survival game called Chemia has been discovered to be housing some particularly nasty malware, and it’s been freely available...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 5, 2025 | IT Department, malware, Matanbuchus 3.0, Microsoft Teams, Ophtek
Hackers are using Microsoft Teams voice calls to pose as IT support and trick users into installing malware which takes over their system. Since the pandemic, Microsoft Teams has become the number one communication tool for many workplaces....
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 8, 2025 | captcha, cyber attacks, educate staff, Javascript, JSFireTruck, malicious sites, malware, Ophtek, phishing sites, security tools, update regularly
Over 269,000 websites were hacked to redirect visitors to scams and malware, putting PC users and businesses at risk. A major cyberattack has compromised over 269,000 websites and resulted in them secretly redirecting visitors to malicious content. The...
