by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 13, 2024 | anti-malware tools, BattleRoyal, DarkGate, install updates, malicious websites, malware, NetSupport, Ophtek, Phishing Email, Windows SmartScreen
A new threat actor has spent the last few months ramping up attacks involving the DarkGate and NetSupport malware, and this is set to increase further. The name of this new threat actor is BattleRoyal, and between September and November 2023, they launched numerous...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 6, 2024 | DDoS swarm, factory reset, InfectedSlurs, Mirai, Ophtek, password change, update firmware, zero-day vulnerabilities
Based upon the Mirai botnet, a new botnet has emerged onto the digital landscape in the form of InfectedSlurs, and it’s helping to fuel DDoS attacks. Once again, the cause of infection behind InfectedSlurs attack are a number of zero-day vulnerabilities....
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 23, 2024 | Agent Raccoon, backdoor attack, malware, network traffic, Ophtek, Phishing Email, trusted updates
A new strain of malware called Agent Raccoon has been discovered, and it appears to have been launched by nation-state threat actors. A wide range of different organizations – based in sectors such as education, government, non-profit, and telecommunications – have...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 16, 2024 | capacity planning, Data Storage, IT Efficiency, IT optimization, Network, Ophtek, Servers, system upgrades
The everchanging world of IT and business means that optimizing your resources has never been more important. But how do you do this effectively? Resource management is vital for maintaining IT operations, one small mistake and you could find your IT systems...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 9, 2024 | anti-malware tools, offline backups, Ophtek, Phobos ransomware, SmokeLoader, social engineering, Trojans
Be aware, your files are under threat from a new variant of the Phobos ransomware. And it’s being distributed by threat actors using the SmokeLoader trojan. The Phobos ransomware was first detected in 2017 and, since then, has gone on to be used in numerous...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 2, 2024 | cloud computing, dark data, green IT, Ophtek, outsourcing, sustainable IT, turn off pc, working remotely
Modern businesses are constantly looking to reduce their carbon footprint. One of the best ways to achieve this is with a greener IT environment. When it comes to the environment, digital data comes at a cost. Therefore, it’s important for businesses to evaluate...
