by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 17, 2023 | HiatusRAT, malware, network, Ophtek, Security, Updates
HiatusRAT Malware Returns with a Vengeance. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 15, 2023 | Backup, monitoring, network, NOC, Ophtek, security, SOC, Uncategorized, Updates
The Importance of an SOC and NOC in Business IT. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 25, 2023 | cybersecurity, DLL_hijacking, email_links, email_sender, Ophtek, Phishing, Updates, WordPad
Windows WordPad Flaw Exploited to Infect PCs. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 20, 2023 | IoT Attacks, malware, Ophtek, RapperBot, Security, strong passwords, Updates
RapperBot Malware Develops New Distribution Tricks. 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...
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 | Sep 20, 2022 | download privileges, Ophtek, Password Security, Phishing, shut down pc, Updates
7 Quick Tips to Improve the Security of Your PC. 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...
