by Ophtek, LLC | May 6, 2025 | CoffeeLoader, malicious downloads, malware, Ophtek, PC Security, security practices, Suspicious links, Updates
A new malware named CoffeeLoader exploits computer GPUs to escape security measures, posing a major threat to PC users. Cybercriminals are constantly enhancing their tactics and looking for new strategies, and the latest threat is CoffeeLoader – a...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 22, 2024 | contact_sender, malware, Ophtek, Palo Alto Networks, Phishing, RomCom, SnipBot, spam_filters, Suspicious links, verify sources
A new malware attack has been discovered which uses the SnipBot malware to dig deep into the victim’s network and harvest data. SnipBot is a variant of the RomCom malware, which has previously been used for data harvesting and financially motivated attacks such...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 20, 2024 | gmail, Google, Google cookies, Hackers, Hacking, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, Suspicious links, suspicious software
Google Accounts Compromised by Cookie Vulnerability. Google Accounts Compromised by Cookie Vulnerability. A recently discovered vulnerability appears to allow threat actors to hack into your Google account, even if you change your password. Given that there...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 26, 2023 | block social media, Facebook Ads, malware, NodeStealer, Ophtek, Phishing, Suspicious links
Facebook Ads Used to Deliver NodeStealer Malware. Threat actors have turned to Facebook ads to unleash NodeStealer on unsuspecting victims, and they’re using scantily clad women to achieve this. Facebook is no stranger to finding its ad network compromised to...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 28, 2023 | Ophtek, Phishing, Ransomware, Security, Suspicious links, Updates
What is Ransomware as a Service? 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 15, 2022 | official upgrades, Ophtek, redline stealer, Suspicious links, upgrade software, Windows 11
A Fake Windows 11 Upgrade Site is Spreading Malware. Windows 11 is Microsoft’s latest operating system and PC users should download it as soon as possible. But how do you know your download is legitimate? Over the last few months, users of Windows 10 will have been...
