by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 13, 2026 | Hackers, malware, Microsoft Teams, Office IT, Phishing, PhishLocker
Hackers Are Pretending to Be Your IT Team and Succeeding. Microsoft Teams has been compromised by hackers yet again, and this time they’re trying to get their hands on your passwords. SynkLoader is a new strain of malware which has been discovered by security...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 2, 2026 | fake IT support, harvest data, Microsoft Teams, Phishing Email, security, SNOW malware
Why You Should Think Twice Before Trusting IT Support. A supposedly helpful message from IT support could be all it takes for hackers to get into your PC. Most people are used to receiving messages from their IT team. After all, we regularly raise tickets for...
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 | Dec 31, 2024 | Black Basta, DarkGate, junk emails, Microsoft Teams, Ophtek, TeamViewer, Zbot
Microsoft Teams has become an integral part of business life, but it also represents a sure-fire malware opportunity for threat actors. Teams can be used for videoconferencing, voice calls, file sharing, and numerous collaborative processes, so it’s no surprise...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 29, 2023 | install updates, malware, Microsoft Teams, Ophtek, Phishing, security
Microsoft Teams at Risk of Letting Malware In. Microsoft Teams has experienced a surge in popularity among businesses since the pandemic, and this makes it a highly prized target for hackers. Businesses find Microsoft Teams a powerful tool as it allows...
