by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 3, 2026 | cyber attacks, Gootloader, malware, Update Software
A familiar-looking download is being used in a clever new way to sneak malware onto people’s PCs, and most users would never notice it happening. Gootloader, a long-running malware campaign, has changed its tactics, and that change makes it easier to trick...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 17, 2026 | Hacking, malware, MgBot, Security Threats, Update Software
A stealthy campaign abused how computers find sites and updates, turning user trust into a surefire way to get infected with malware. For over two years, a hacking group abused a crucial part of how the internet works to spread malware without alerting any...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 28, 2025 | Backup Strategies, Cloud Storage, educate team, IT infrastructure, network security, Update Software, upgrade hardware
Modern businesses rely on IT more than ever before, so getting the best out of it is crucial. Luckily, improving it doesn’t have to be difficult or costly. Every organization, from small offices to growing enterprises, depends on its IT infrastructure –...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 21, 2025 | Admin Accounts, Bookworm, DLL side-Loading, PlugX malware, RAT, Remote Access Trojan, security tools, security_updates, Update Software
Threat actors linked to China have refined two strains of malware – PlugX and Bookworm – to slip past defenses in Asia’s telecom and manufacturing sectors. At the heart of this story is an updated malware campaign which is striking telecom and manufacturing...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 10, 2025 | AHKBot, BruteRatel C4, GULoader, Install Patches, malicious emails, malicious sites, Ophtek, Phishing Email, Tax Scams, Update Software
Cybercriminals are exploiting the urgency of tax season to launch phishing scams aimed at stealing personal and financial data. Once again, the tax filing deadline is fast approaching for Americans and cybercriminals are preparing to take advantage of this seasonal...
