CoffeeLoader Malware: Hiding in Your GPU

by Ophtek, LLC | May 6, 2025 | CoffeeLoader, malicious downloads, malware, Ophtek, PC Security, security practices, Suspicious links, Updates

    A new malware named CoffeeLoader exploits computer GPUs to escape security measures, posing a major threat to PC users. Cybercriminals are constantly enhancing their tactics and looking for new strategies, and the latest threat is CoffeeLoader – a...

Why Does Your Business Need a VPN?

by Ophtek, LLC | May 10, 2022 | Cyber Security, Online Security, Ophtek, PC Security, Security, VPN

Security in business is paramount, and when it comes to IT networks it’s absolutely crucial. One of the best ways to protect your network is with a VPN. With the number of cyberattacks in 2021 hitting new highs, protecting your IT network has never been more...

China Based Hackers Up Their Game with Daxin Malware

by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 15, 2022 | backdoor access, China, Daxin Malware, educate, exforel, monitor, Ophtek, PC Security, xforel

China has been a long-term participant in upping the potential of malware, but it appears they have reached a new peak with their Daxin malware. In a quite remarkable statistic, it’s estimated that nearly half of all PCs in China are infected with malware. Clearly,...

British Snacks in Short Supply Due to Ransomware Attack

by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 22, 2022 | anti malware, Backup Strategies, Employee Training, Ophtek, PC Security, PC Training, Ransomware

British shoppers have been warned to expect some of their favorite snacks to be in short supply following a ransomware attack on a major manufacturer. KP Snacks has been producing snacks in Britain since the 1850s, but this production has recently run into a major...

5 Quick Ways to Secure Your PC

by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 9, 2021 | Cyber Security, Data Security, email security, modem security, Online Security, Ophtek, PC Security, Security

IT security can be a complex series of procedures and this can be intimidating to many people. Luckily, there are some easy ways to secure your PC. Installing and configuring a firewall isn’t something that your average PC user will feel comfortable with. After all,...

New Form of Malware is Sneakily Avoiding Detection

by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 28, 2021 | anti malware, Cyber Security, malware, OpenSUpdater, Ophtek, PC Security, Phishing

Anti-malware tools provide a firm level of defense against hackers, but what happens when the malware can bypass detection tools? Around 300,000 new pieces of malware are created daily, so it’s important that we can protect ourselves against this constant threat....