by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 31, 2026 | cybersecurity, Google Password Mgr., Multifactor Authentication, Office IT, password protection, Password Security, Security
One of the biggest security risks facing organizations is weak password habits. Therefore, it’s crucial that you know what these are and how to fix them. We all use passwords on a daily basis, from logging onto our PCs through to accessing internal databases...
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 | Feb 10, 2026 | Cosmali Loader, Fake Windows, Hacking, malware, MAS, Microsoft Activation Scripts, PowerShell script, Security, Software
A single typed character led Windows users straight into a malware trap, showing just how quickly something small can turn dangerous. Recently, some Windows users running unofficial activation scripts began seeing something strange on their PCs. Rather than a...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 2, 2025 | GhostNetwork, malware, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats, YouTube
Malicious YouTube videos are tricking users into installing malware, spreading a hidden “ghost network” across thousands of PCs. Cybercriminals have recently turned their attention towards a new battleground: YouTube. Yes, rather than relying on phishing emails...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 21, 2024 | data flow, data governance, Data Security, FTC Standards Rule, FTC violations, Ophtek, project leader, Security, security plan
As a business owner, it’s crucial you protect the data held by your organization. And the FTC Safeguards Rule means this is an absolute necessity. Originating as part of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act in 2002, the FTC Safeguards Rule is a set of regulations which govern...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 17, 2023 | HiatusRAT, malware, network, Ophtek, Security, Updates
The HiatusRAT malware has re-emerged from its slumber to prove how resilient it is by targeting multiple organizations in Taiwan and the US. As with most malware which is deemed successful in terms of its longevity, the threat actors launching HiatusRAT have...
