by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 18, 2018 | malware, Phishing Email, Ransomware, Security
We’re all aware of the dangers of opening suspicious files, but what happens when hackers develop the skills to unleash malware without infected files? Due to the popularity of file-based attacks, most security software concentrates on combating this particular avenue...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 11, 2018 | Emotet, malicious code, malware, Security, Security Threats, Trojans
There’s no such thing as good malware, but some is certainly less trouble than others. And, when it comes to the Emotet malware, some are very dangerous. First discovered in Europe in 2014, Emotet soon began to spread around the world and, before long, was infecting...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 4, 2018 | Cyber Attack, Encryption, Hacking, Internet of things, Ransomware, Security, Security Threats
2018 has been a year where malware, ransomware and data breaches have barely been out of the headlines, but what’s in store for cyber-security in 2019? As long as there’s a digital landscape, hackers will continue to launch an array of attacks that take in numerous...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 27, 2018 | bitcoin, cryptocurrency, Cyber Security, Elon Musk, Hackers, Hacking, Security, Twitter hack
Bitcoin remains a lucrative cryptocurrency and hackers are keen to cash in on it. And they’ve now scammed $180k in one day through hacking Twitter accounts. With around 336 million active users, Twitter is one of the most popular social media sites and has attracted a...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 20, 2018 | British Airways, Hacking, Magecart, Secure Website, Security, Security Threats
British Airways recently had 385,000 online transactions hacked due to a code weakness on their payment processing pages. And customers were not happy. Reputation is important for any organization, so limiting bad news is crucial to ensure that consumers can trust...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 13, 2018 | Cyber Attack, Cyber Security, GrandCrab, Hacking, RaaS, Ransomware, Ransomware-as-a-Service, Security, Security Threats
Defeating a particular strand of ransomware doesn’t mean it’s dead and buried; you only have to take a look at GandCrab to see how it can evolve. GandCrab first emerged online at the start of 2018 and began to spread rapidly across the globe. Known as a...
