by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 9, 2024 | default settings, info-stealing malware, malware, multi factor authentication, offline backups, Ophtek, security audits, Snowflake
Snowflake, a cloud data analysis company, has found itself under attack from malware, with the result that its customers passwords have been leaked online. A leading cloud data platform, Snowflake was founded in 2012 and has experienced a rapid rise in the industry,...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 18, 2024 | Durian Malware, install updates, Kimsuky, malware, multi factor authentication, North Korea, Ophtek, spear phishing
A North Korean hacking group has targeted two South Korean cryptocurrency companies with a new strain of malware dubbed Durian. The relationship between North and South Korea has always been troubled, and this latest cyber-attack will do little to resolve these...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 4, 2024 | device inventory, Employee Training, monitor devices, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, Public WiFi, remote work, secure tools
The impact of the Covid-19 can still be felt, with high numbers of employees continuing to work remotely. But how does this affect your cybersecurity? The shift towards remote work was essential at the start of the pandemic, and it has now become a permanent aspect of...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 20, 2024 | gmail, Google, Google cookies, Hackers, Hacking, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, Suspicious links, suspicious software
A recently discovered vulnerability appears to allow threat actors to hack into your Google account, even if you change your password. Given that there are 1.8 billion people actively using Gmail, it should come as no surprise that Google accounts represent a...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 5, 2023 | complex passwords, malware, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, Phishing Email, Ransomware, social engineering, vulnerability
One of the biggest threats to your organization’s IT comes in the form of social engineering attacks. Therefore, you need to keep your business protected. In the digital age, there are many threats to your IT infrastructure. These can include ransomware, software...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 12, 2022 | attachments, email links, fake emails, Hijacks, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, Updates
A new method for spreading malware online has been discovered, and it involves taking advantage of email threads to deploy malware loaders. Email threads can quickly build, especially if there are more than two participants. As such, it can be difficult to keep up...
