by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 29, 2026 | Discord, downloads, E4del, File Transfer Protocol, FTP, Hacking, malware, Phishing, PINHOLE, Pinterest, social engineering, SurveyMonkey, update security software
The New Malware Trick Hidden Inside FTP Greetings. Hackers have discovered a new way to hide malware in a place that nobody had even considered checking. FTP servers are crucial for the internet. FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol, and it’s one of the oldest...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 24, 2026 | booking.com, ClickFix, Hacking, malicious websites, Phishing, social engineering
A fake Windows crash appears to be the latest trick hackers are using to sneak malware onto your PC. Employees in the hospitality industry have recently become the target of a new cyberattack. It works by exploiting trust and demanding urgency. The scam begins...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 30, 2024 | cyber attacks, Domain keys Identified Mail (DKIM), Domain-based Message Authentication, reporting & Conformance (DMARC), email authentication, malicious emails, Ophtek, Sender Policy Framework (SPF), social engineering, Spica attack
SPF, DKIM & DMARC: Understanding Email Authentication. Authentication is crucial when it comes to tackling cybersecurity threats, and this is especially true when it comes to sending and receiving emails. Many of today’s cybersecurity threats are delivered...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 9, 2024 | anti-malware tools, offline backups, Ophtek, Phobos ransomware, SmokeLoader, social engineering, Trojans
SmokeLoader Trojan Used to Deliver Phobos Ransomware. Be aware, your files are under threat from a new variant of the Phobos ransomware. And it’s being distributed by threat actors using the SmokeLoader trojan. The Phobos ransomware was first detected in 2017...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 5, 2023 | complex passwords, malware, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, Phishing Email, Ransomware, social engineering, vulnerability
Safeguarding Your Business Against Social Engineering. One of the biggest threats to your organization’s IT comes in the form of social engineering attacks. Therefore, you need to keep your business protected. In the digital age, there are many threats to your...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 14, 2023 | BlackCat, educate team, MGM, Ophtek, Phishing, protection, Ransomware-as-a-Service, social engineering
Major US Casinos Hit by Ransomware. A major ransomware attack on the MGM brand of casinos has led to the firm’s IT systems having to be shut down. The ransomware-as-a-service hacking group BlackCat has taken responsibility for the attack, and it’s an attack...
