by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 24, 2023 | Backup Strategies, Data Security, Lazarus, North Korea, Ophtek, Phishing, QuiteRAT
Healthcare Organizations Targeted by new Lazarus Attack. Healthcare organizations across the United States and Europe have recently found themselves targeted by Lazarus, the North Korean hacking group. Lazarus, who are believed to have ties to the North...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 29, 2023 | install updates, malware, Microsoft Teams, Ophtek, Phishing, security
Microsoft Teams at Risk of Letting Malware In. Microsoft Teams has experienced a surge in popularity among businesses since the pandemic, and this makes it a highly prized target for hackers. Businesses find Microsoft Teams a powerful tool as it allows...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 22, 2023 | malware, Ophtek, Phishing, Pteredo, Russian Hackers, Shuckworm, Ukraine, USB_malware
Ukraine’s Military Hacked by Russian Backed USB Malware. The news footage may focus on military strikes, but, behind the war in Ukraine, cyberattacks are being utilized as a major weapon by Russia. Government-backed cyberattacks are nothing new, and...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 8, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, cryptojacking, cybersecurity, malware, Ophtek, Phishing, Ransomware, remote workers
Where is Cybersecurity Heading in 2023? We’re already halfway through 2023 and threat actors are showing no signs of slowing up, but just where is cybersecurity heading? It may feel as though you’re waging a never-ending battle against hackers and, well, that’s...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 1, 2023 | malware, Ophtek, Phishing, social engineering, Vidar Malware, Viruses
Vidar Malware Attacks Online Sellers. E-commerce means big business in the 21st century and it proves a highly attractive target to threat actors, as online sellers are now finding out. Such is the size of the e-commerce industry – estimated to hit $4.11...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 25, 2023 | cybersecurity, DLL_hijacking, email_links, email_sender, Ophtek, Phishing, Updates, WordPad
Windows WordPad Flaw Exploited to Infect PCs. WordPad, a basic yet popular word processor, is the latest Windows app to fall victim to a vulnerability exploited by threat actors. Bundled free with almost every version of Windows since Windows 95, WordPad has...
