by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 13, 2024 | anti-malware tools, BattleRoyal, DarkGate, install updates, malicious websites, malware, NetSupport, Ophtek, Phishing Email, Windows SmartScreen
DarkGate and NetSupport Malware is Surging. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 6, 2024 | DDoS swarm, factory reset, InfectedSlurs, Mirai, Ophtek, password change, update firmware, zero-day vulnerabilities
InfectedSlurs Botnet Launches DDos Swarm. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 23, 2024 | Agent Raccoon, backdoor attack, malware, network traffic, Ophtek, Phishing Email, trusted updates
Agent Raccoon Malware Strikes Targets Across the Globe. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 16, 2024 | capacity planning, Data Storage, IT Efficiency, IT optimization, Network, Ophtek, Servers, system upgrades
Capacity Planning: Balancing IT Resources for Efficiency. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 9, 2024 | anti-malware tools, offline backups, Ophtek, Phobos ransomware, SmokeLoader, social engineering, Trojans
SmokeLoader Trojan Used to Deliver Phobos Ransomware. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 2, 2024 | cloud computing, dark data, green IT, Ophtek, outsourcing, sustainable IT, turn off pc, working remotely
Sustainable Practices for a Greener IT Environment. 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...
