by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 18, 2026 | backdoor malware, GigaWiper, harvest data, malware, Ransomware, spyware, Windows
GigaWiper, A new and dangerous piece of Windows malware has been uncovered that can spy on victims, take control of their PC, and permanently erase every file. Most malware tends to have one objective, whether that’s stealing passwords, encrypting files for a...
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...
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...
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...
