by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 13, 2022 | GO#WEBBFUSCATOR, network activity, Ophtek, Phishing, SMACS 0723, Updates, Webb Telescope
A new malware threat has been discovered which uses the public excitement around the Webb telescope to deliver a phishing scam. The first image to be released by the Webb telescope project was entitled SMACS 0723, and its new, stunning view of the galaxy created...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 30, 2022 | Chrome, Ophtek, Updates, zero-day
Chrome is the most popular web browser on the market by far, but its success is no guarantee of being free from vulnerabilities as a new update shows. No piece of software is created perfectly, so there’s always a need to update and refine applications. In particular,...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 23, 2022 | Backup, Cuba ransomware, Ophtek, Phishing, Ransomware, Updates
Using a new remote access trojan, threat actors behind the Cuba ransomware have amassed ransom payments estimated to be close to $44 million. Over the past five years, countless headlines have been generated by the damage caused by ransomware attacks. Not only do they...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 5, 2022 | malware, Ophtek, router, security, Trojans, Updates, ZuoRAT Malware
Small businesses rely on routers to keep themselves and their customers connected. But this relationship could now be at risk due to the ZuoRAT malware. For online communication to work, data needs to move from one computer network to another. And this is exactly what...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 12, 2022 | attachments, email links, fake emails, Hijacks, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, Updates
A new method for spreading malware online has been discovered, and it involves taking advantage of email threads to deploy malware loaders. Email threads can quickly build, especially if there are more than two participants. As such, it can be difficult to keep up...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 8, 2022 | anti malware, Lazarus, Ophtek, Security, spear phishing, Updates
Updates are crucial for protecting your PC, so Windows Update is a useful ally in this objective. But what happens when it starts downloading malware? News has emerged that hackers have exploited the Windows Update system to execute malicious code on users’ PCs. It’s...
