by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 25, 2025 | google ads, Google Chrome, malware, Ophtek, SecTopRat, security software, security_updates
Cybercriminals are exploiting Google Ads to distribute malware disguised as a genuine Google Chrome installer, tricking users into downloading the malware. Threat actors are always innovative, and this recent attack underlines exactly why you need to be on your...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 18, 2025 | anti-malware_software, malware, Ophtek, PirateFi, security, Steam, vidar
A malicious game on Steam called PirateFi was found to contain malware which steals personal information, highlighting the risks of unverified downloads. A recent attack involving a game on Steam has highlighted the importance of vigilance when downloading...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 4, 2025 | Bard AI Chat, ChatGPT, Cyber Attack, Facebook Ads, Google Chrome, Google Meet, malware, Ophtek, Phishing
A recent cyberattack has compromised several popular Google Chrome extensions, infecting millions of users with data-stealing malware. In early January 2025, cybersecurity researchers at Extension Total discovered a malicious campaign targeting Chrome...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 17, 2024 | cryptocurrency, cryptojacking, data harvest, Defender, malware, Malwarebytes, Ophtek, Orbit Unit
Microsoft Defender is an app whose objective is to defend against malware, but what happens when malware outsmarts it? We’ve all heard the headlines about the volatile world of NFTs, but a new development is that they’re being used to help spread malware. In a...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 3, 2024 | Infostealers, malicious sites, malware, Ophtek, Phishing Email, SambaSpy, security software, SnipBot, software updates
Infostealer malware is frequently referenced as the go-to weapon for threat actors, but what is it? And how do you protect your IT systems from it? You only have to take a quick look over the Ophtek blog to understand the popularity of infostealers in modern...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 19, 2024 | Black Hat, Hackers, Hacktivists, malware, Ophtek, Phishing, security, White Hat
The headlines generated by cybersecurity attacks always focus on the damage caused by hackers, but who exactly are the hackers and why do they hack? Financial losses associated with cybercrime hit a mighty $12.5 billion in 2023, so it’s clear to see that...
