by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 24, 2025 | AiTM, Attacker in the Middle, cybercrime, Evilginx, Fake login page, MFA, monitor, Multifactor Authentication, Phishing, session cookies, verify links
Many people believe multifactor authentication (MFA) is the ultimate defense for their online accounts. But hackers are now using Evilginx to beat it. MFA is a security procedure which means you have two steps to successfully log in, rather than relying solely...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 9, 2025 | andivirus, anti-malware, booking.com, malware, Ophtek, Phishing
A clever trick using a deceptive URL is now being used to spread malware by impersonating Booking.com, so it’s crucial you always check before you click. Cybercriminals are emailing fake Booking.com links which look almost 99% identical to the real...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 2, 2025 | DTV, malware, Phishing, RAR archive, RomCom, Russian Hackers, WinRAR
A new WinRAR vulnerability is being exploited in phishing campaigns, allowing hackers to silently install malware on vulnerable PCs. WinRAR is a file compression tool used by millions all over the world to open and create RAR files. However, this has...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 22, 2025 | Hackers, malicious coding, Ophtek, Phishing, RAT, ScreenConnect
Hackers have used a popular remote access tool to sneak malware onto PCs by uploading hidden code inside its digital signature. Ever the innovators, a gang of cybercriminals have found a way to turn ScreenConnect into a dangerous weapon. Typically used...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 17, 2025 | Antivirus, Hacking, IT practices, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, Phishing, sensitive data, software updates
Believing common cybersecurity myths can leave your IT infrastructure vulnerable. Therefore, it’s important to understand the dangers behind these myths. Myth Busting the Biggest Mistakes You Could Make In today’s IT-driven business environment, PCs are...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 1, 2025 | malicious emails, National Taxation Bureau, Ophtek, Phishing, Silver Fox, Taiwan, Win 4.0
A recent cyberattack has targeted Taiwanese companies using phishing emails which appear to be from Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau. In this attack, cybercriminals sent phishing emails to businesses in Taiwan, pretending to be officials from the...
