by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 17, 2023 | HiatusRAT, malware, network, Ophtek, Security, Updates
The HiatusRAT malware has re-emerged from its slumber to prove how resilient it is by targeting multiple organizations in Taiwan and the US. As with most malware which is deemed successful in terms of its longevity, the threat actors launching HiatusRAT have...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 15, 2023 | Backup, monitoring, network, NOC, Ophtek, security, SOC, Uncategorized, Updates
Every business wants their IT infrastructure to be secure, so it’s crucial that you understand all your options. And two of the best are an SOC and an NOC. A Security Operations Center (SOC) and a Network Operations Center (NOC) are exciting options for your...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 25, 2023 | cybersecurity, DLL_hijacking, email_links, email_sender, Ophtek, Phishing, Updates, WordPad
WordPad, a basic yet popular word processor, is the latest Windows app to fall victim to a vulnerability exploited by threat actors. Bundled free with almost every version of Windows since Windows 95, WordPad has remained popular thanks to its simplicity....
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 20, 2023 | IoT Attacks, malware, Ophtek, RapperBot, Security, strong passwords, Updates
Malware constantly evolves, and that’s why it’s a constant thorn in the side of PC users. The ever-changing RapperBot malware is a perfect example of this. If malware was boring and lacked innovation, it wouldn’t last very long or infect many computers. It would...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 28, 2023 | Ophtek, Phishing, Ransomware, Security, Suspicious links, Updates
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 to encrypt your data and demand...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 20, 2022 | download privileges, Ophtek, Password Security, Phishing, shut down pc, Updates
It’s impossible for a PC to be 100% secure, but there’s nothing to stop you strengthening the defenses of your PC. With cyberattacks on small businesses at an all-time high, there’s never been a more important time to strengthen your PC’s security. However, as ever,...
