by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 14, 2023 | BlackCat, educate team, MGM, Ophtek, Phishing, protection, Ransomware-as-a-Service, social engineering
A major ransomware attack on the MGM brand of casinos has led to the firm’s IT systems having to be shut down. The ransomware-as-a-service hacking group BlackCat has taken responsibility for the attack, and it’s an attack which has caused major issues for MGM....
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 7, 2023 | malicious downloads, malware, NginRAT, Ophtek, Phishing Email, QwixxRAT, RAT, Remote Access Trojan, Updates, ZuoRAT Malware
A Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is one of the most common forms of malware you are likely to encounter, and it’s crucial you understand what they are. It’s important for all organizations to be aware of the danger posed by a RAT in terms of cybersecurity. After...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 31, 2023 | antivirus software, firewall, Open Source Malware, Ophtek, Phishing, SapphireStealer
Malware which can be enhanced always poses a huge risk to PC users, and the rise of open source malware like SapphireStealer is magnifying this problem. Open source programs are those which have had their source code put online and made available not only for...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 24, 2023 | Backup Strategies, Data Security, Lazarus, North Korea, Ophtek, Phishing, QuiteRAT
Healthcare organizations across the United States and Europe have recently found themselves targeted by Lazarus, the North Korean hacking group. Lazarus, who are believed to have ties to the North Korean government, are well known in the world of cybersecurity....
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 17, 2023 | HiatusRAT, malware, network, Ophtek, Security, Updates
The HiatusRAT malware has re-emerged from its slumber to prove how resilient it is by targeting multiple organizations in Taiwan and the US. As with most malware which is deemed successful in terms of its longevity, the threat actors launching HiatusRAT have...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 10, 2023 | Backup, cyber attacks, cybersecurity, Ophtek, secure WIFI, Training, two-factor authentication, VPN
With cyber-attacks showing no signs of slowing up, it’s more important than ever before to make sure your organization’s IT systems are protected. Luckily, this doesn’t necessarily involve huge amounts of investment. In fact, some of the most effective ways to...
