by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 11, 2022 | Hackers, malicious code, Ophtek, solid state drive (SSD), Updates
A new strain of malware has been developed which allows threats to be delivered to an inaccessible area of a solid state drive (SSD).\ The attack in question is not currently active, but the possibility of this attack has been modeled and proved successful by a group...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 4, 2022 | cryptojacking, firewall, malware, mining malware, moreno, Ophtek, torrents
Hackers have decided to cash in on the popularity of Spider-Man by infecting copies of his latest movie with cryptocurrency mining malware. Going to the movies is an expensive activity these days and, as a result, many people are turning to illegal torrents. These...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 28, 2021 | malicious code, Ophtek, Pegasus spyware, Software Security Patches, zero-click attacks
One of the less mentioned security threats for PCs is the zero-click attack. Nonetheless, zero-click attacks are one of the most dangerous threats we face. Traditional cyber security measures tend to focus on PC users following best practices to protect their PC. And,...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 21, 2021 | Hackers, malware, NginRat Malware, Ophtek, Security
Hackers are attracted to big, successful targets. And, online, you don’t get much bigger than e-commerce, so that’s where the NginRAT malware comes in. The e-commerce industry is one of the most lucrative sectors online. Not surprisingly, hackers have been targeting...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 13, 2021 | Hackers, Javascript, Log4Shell, Ophtek, Software Security Patches, zero-day
A new zero-day exploit has been discovered which could easily disrupt the services of several major online platforms such as Twitter, Minecraft and Steam. The vulnerability, which has been named Log4Shell, was recently discovered by LunaSec’s security researchers. It...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 7, 2021 | GoDaddy Breach, Hackers, Hacking, Ophtek, Password Security, strong passwords
Web hosting is an integral part of how the modern internet works, but what happens when a provider finds themselves the victim of a hack? GoDaddy is one of the most popular web hosting providers in the world with an estimated customer base of over 20 million users....
