by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 17, 2026 | DKnife, Hacking, network security, router firmware update, Security, Security Threats
A sophisticated piece of malware has been hijacking internet traffic through compromised routers and gateway devices for years without people noticing. When we think about cyberattacks, our first thought is of an attack on a PC. While this is probably the most...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 8, 2025 | cyberattack, default passwords, Ophtek, remote management, router firmware update, security patches, security_updates, TP-Link Archer AX-21
A recent cyberattack has compromised thousands of TP-Link routers, turning them into a botnet which spreads malware and launches cyberattacks worldwide. Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a widespread attack where threat actors exploited a vulnerability...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 11, 2024 | bash script, brute force hacking, Cuttlefish, Data Breach, HiatusRAT, malware, Ophtek, router firmware update, zero-day vulnerabilities
A new strain of malware, dubbed Cuttlefish, which attempts to hijack your router has been discovered, and it poses a major threat to your data. The experts at Black Lotus Labs recently discovered a number of routers had been compromised by a previously unseen malware....
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 11, 2023 | login credentials, Netgear RAX30, Ophtek, router, router firmware update, Security, WPA2 encryption
Routers are an essential part of any modern business which uses IT systems. But what happens when you’re working with a compromised router? Routers are devices which help to connect different networks together. They receive data packets from one network, analyze...
