by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 1, 2025 | malware, monitor network, offline backups, Ophtek, PathWiper, remote administration tool, restrict access, Ukraine, Wiper Malware
A new malware strain – named PathWiper – is hitting Ukraine’s critical systems, wiping data, and leaving targets devices unusable in a powerful cyberattack. Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new and highly destructive malware strain...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 10, 2025 | cyber attacks, Cyber Security, Kremlin, National Cybersecurity Strategy, NATO Allies, Ophtek, Pete Hegseth, Russian Hacker, Ukraine, US Cyber Command
In a shock move, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered Cyber Command to stop all cyber operations against Russia. The Shift in Policy On February 28th 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a directive ordering US Cyber Command to immediately call...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 22, 2023 | malware, Ophtek, Phishing, Pteredo, Russian Hackers, Shuckworm, Ukraine, USB_malware
The news footage may focus on military strikes, but, behind the war in Ukraine, cyberattacks are being utilised as a major weapon by Russia. Government-backed cyberattacks are nothing new, and they will continue to be utilized as part of global espionage...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 5, 2022 | cyber attacks, Hackers, Ophtek, Russian Hackers, Security, Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created headlines around the world; one of the lesser-known stories to emerge has been the increase of cyber attacks. Numerous aspects of life have changed since Ukraine was invaded by Russian forces at the end of February....
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 1, 2022 | Backup, email links, Ophtek, Segment Network, Ukraine, Wiper Malware
As with all aspects of modern life, everything is a target for cybercriminals, even war. And this has been demonstrated with wiper malware attacking Ukraine. Amidst its conflict with Russian, Ukraine has also had to contend with hundreds of its computers falling...
