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...
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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 20, 2023 | IoT Attacks, malware, Ophtek, RapperBot, Security, strong passwords, Updates
Malware constantly evolves, and that’s why it’s a constant thorn in the side of PC users. The ever-changing RapperBot malware is a perfect example of this. If malware was boring and lacked innovation, it wouldn’t last very long or infect many computers. It would...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 28, 2023 | Ophtek, Phishing, Ransomware, Security, Suspicious links, Updates
There’s a lot of money to be made in hacking and threat actors are now turning it into a business with Ransomware as a Service (RaaS). Ransomware, of course, is well known to anyone who steps online in the digital age. With the ability to encrypt your data and demand...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 7, 2023 | Hackers, LastPass, Ophtek, password manager, Password Security, Security, strong passwords
What exactly happened when LastPass, a password manager service, found itself at the center of a data breach? And what does this mean for your passwords? Password managers provide a convenient service, one where complex passwords can be generated instantly and then,...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 7, 2022 | install updates, malware, Ophtek, Security, VMware Exploit, Workspace ONE
The importance of installing updates has been highlighted by VMware Users who have failed to update and found themselves at the mercy of malware attacks. VMware is a tech company which specializes in providing both cloud computing services and virtualization...
