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 11, 2024 | bash script, brute force hacking, Cuttlefish, Data Breach, HiatusRAT, malware, Ophtek, router firmware update, zero-day vulnerabilities
A new strain of malware, dubbed Cuttlefish, which attempts to hijack your router has been discovered, and it poses a major threat to your data. The experts at Black Lotus Labs recently discovered a number of routers had been compromised by a previously unseen malware....
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 | May 28, 2024 | adblocker, google ads, MadMXShell, malware, Ophtek, typosquatting, verify sources, windows backdoor
Thanks to the presence of a previously unknown Windows backdoor, the MadMXShell malware has created digital chaos through the use of Google Ads Google Ads are a common sight for anyone stepping foot online, and they’re a sure-fire way to guarantee clicks for those...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 21, 2024 | data flow, data governance, Data Security, FTC Standards Rule, FTC violations, Ophtek, project leader, Security, security plan
As a business owner, it’s crucial you protect the data held by your organization. And the FTC Safeguards Rule means this is an absolute necessity. Originating as part of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act in 2002, the FTC Safeguards Rule is a set of regulations which govern...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 14, 2024 | Backup, Data Breach, Data Security, digital documents, Ophtek, password protection, strong passwords, windows encryption
Every business relies on digital documents, but the threat of data breaches and cyberattacks mean these documents must be correctly secured. There are many types of documents a business uses daily such as Word, Excel, PDF, and digital images. All of these can contain...
