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How 4.3M Users Got Hacked By Browser Extensions

How 4.3M Users Got Hacked By Browser Extensions

by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 20, 2026 | browser extensions, check permissions, Hackers, malicious code, official sources, review, ShadyPanda, spyware

  Over the last seven years, a malware campaign has turned browser extensions people trusted into powerful spyware, with up to 4.3 million users affected. Most of us install extensions in good faith that they’re going to help us. Perhaps they’re a simple...

What’s a Keylogger? And How Do You Beat One?

by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 30, 2021 | anti malware, Cyber Security, keylogger, malware, Ophtek, spyware

One of the simplest forms of spyware you can run into is a keylogger. Capable of stealing large amounts of data, a keylogger is simple yet dangerous. In the world of cyber-security, keyloggers are a frequently mentioned hacking device. But what exactly are they? And...

5 Different Types of Malware to Look Out For

by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 6, 2020 | botnets, fileless malware, malvertising, malware, Ophtek, Ransomware, spyware

The world of malware is a complex one due to the sheer variety of forms it can take. And it’s these differences which make it difficult to deal with. The term malware is generally used as an all-encompassing term to describe a piece of malicious software. But, over...

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