by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 29, 2026 | Discord, downloads, E4del, File Transfer Protocol, FTP, Hacking, malware, Phishing, PINHOLE, Pinterest, social engineering, SurveyMonkey, update security software
The New Malware Trick Hidden Inside FTP Greetings. Hackers have discovered a new way to hide malware in a place that nobody had even considered checking. FTP servers are crucial for the internet. FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol, and it’s one of the oldest...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 7, 2026 | cyberattack, Cybercriminals, cybersecurity, malicious sites, malicious websites, Phishing, QR code, quishing
An Introduction to the Dangers of Quishing. Cybercriminals are always trying to catch us out, and the latest threat doesn’t arrive in a suspicious email. Instead, it’s hiding in a QR code. The internet has been an everyday part of our lives for a quarter...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 21, 2026 | Google Workspace, Hackers, malware, Microsoft Entra ID, OAuth, Phishing, Security Threats
Hackers Are Turning Trusted Login Systems Against You. Login pages, especially trusted ones, should always be secure. But what happens when that trusted login page becomes the start of a scam? A new wave of sophisticated phishing attacks has started exploiting...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 24, 2026 | booking.com, ClickFix, Hacking, malicious websites, Phishing, social engineering
A fake Windows crash appears to be the latest trick hackers are using to sneak malware onto your PC. Employees in the hospitality industry have recently become the target of a new cyberattack. It works by exploiting trust and demanding urgency. The scam begins...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 3, 2026 | AI, Cyber Security, deepfakes, Hacking, malware, Phishing, Security Threats, Zero Trust
2025 has been a chaotic year of malware, vulnerabilities, and innovations in hacking. So, will 2026 take it easier on our PCs? Not a chance. As we move into 2026, a dramatic shift in cybersecurity risks is expected. This means significantly more headaches for...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 7, 2025 | BitDefender, malware, Ophtek, Phishing, Security Threats, SVG Graphics
Cybercriminals are using image files in unexpected ways, turning harmless-looking graphics into traps which install malware. A New Kind of Digital Deception Most people think of image files as safe. After all, the online world is full of pictures for people to look at...
