by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 21, 2025 | Admin Accounts, Bookworm, DLL side-Loading, PlugX malware, RAT, Remote Access Trojan, security tools, security_updates, Update Software
Threat actors linked to China have refined two strains of malware – PlugX and Bookworm – to slip past defenses in Asia’s telecom and manufacturing sectors. At the heart of this story is an updated malware campaign which is striking telecom and manufacturing...
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 | Jul 15, 2025 | cryptocurrency, India, North Korea, Ophtek, Phishing Email, PylangGhost, RAT
North Korean hackers have been discovered posing as recruiters to trick crypto professionals into downloading malware onto their PCs. A new cybersecurity threat has emerged which is targeting people in the cryptocurrency world. Threat actors, believed to...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 10, 2025 | China, G Data, malware, Ophtek, printer drivers, Procolored, RAT
A Chinese printer vendor’s software was found to contain malware, putting thousands of business PCs at risk and raising concerns over supply chain security. In a concerning development for businesses which use Procolored printers, it has been...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 7, 2025 | malicious downloads, Ophtek, phishing_email, PowerShell script, RAT, Remcos RAT, Remote Access Trojan
Malware has a habit of going through periods of intense activity, and this is exactly what the Remcos RAT malware has been up to in Q3 2024. First detected in 2016, Remcos is somewhat of a veteran of the malware scene, but its activity has ramped up significantly...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 7, 2023 | malicious downloads, malware, NginRAT, Ophtek, Phishing Email, QwixxRAT, RAT, Remote Access Trojan, Updates, ZuoRAT Malware
A Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is one of the most common forms of malware you are likely to encounter, and it’s crucial you understand what they are. It’s important for all organizations to be aware of the danger posed by a RAT in terms of cybersecurity. After...
