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 | Oct 7, 2025 | BitDefender, malware, Ophtek, Phishing, Security Threats, SVG Graphics
Cybercriminals are using image files in unexpected ways, turning harmless-looking graphics into traps which install malware. A New Kind of Digital Deception Most people think of image files as safe. After all, the online world is full of pictures for people to look at...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 19, 2021 | Covid Scams, Hacking, malware, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats
COVID-19 has changed the way we live our lives and, not surprisingly, hackers are trying to take advantage of the fear factor behind the virus. No aspect of life is off-limits to a hacker; if they can turn a situation to their advantage then they will. And this...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 5, 2021 | Hacking, Ophtek, Phishing, Phishing Email, Security, Security Threats, Tax Scams
Many of us will have started preparing our tax returns and hackers are well aware of this. Therefore, it pays to be aware of the numerous online tax scams. Nobody likes completing tax returns due to the vast amount of data involved. However, they’re essential for...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 29, 2020 | Hacking, malware, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats
Having your organization’s network breached is a major cyber disaster, so identifying a breach quickly is crucial. But how do you know you’ve been hacked? Protecting your organizations networks and data is essential, but with the huge number of hacks taking place it’s...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 1, 2020 | Ophtek, patches, printer vulnerability, Security, Security Threats, Updates, upgrade
The importance of installing updates and patches should never be underestimated. However, did you know that even these are not 100% secure? Microsoft knows a thing or two about computers, but this doesn’t mean they are immune from mistakes and flaws. Accordingly, they...
