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 National...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 11, 2025 | archive.org, generative AI, malicious code, Obj3tivityStealer, Ophtek, Phishing, VIP Keylogger, website images
Cybercriminals are increasingly embedding malware within website images to evade detection and compromise IT systems. Recent investigations have revealed a growing trend among threat actors: hiding malicious code within image files hosted on trusted websites. This...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 4, 2025 | Bard AI Chat, ChatGPT, Cyber Attack, Facebook Ads, Google Chrome, Google Meet, malware, Ophtek, Phishing
A recent cyberattack has compromised several popular Google Chrome extensions, infecting millions of users with data-stealing malware. In early January 2025, cybersecurity researchers at Extension Total discovered a malicious campaign targeting Chrome extensions which...
