by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 21, 2026 | AppLocker, AutoRun, bitcoin, cryptocurrency wallets, cryptojacking, Group Policy, Hackers, malware, Monero, Tron, USB Drives
A new piece of malware is hiding on USB drives and quietly redirecting crypto payments before you even notice. USB drives have been with us for decades, and most people think of them as something harmless. We tend to use them to move files around, share...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 21, 2023 | Ophtek, PlugX malware, USB Drives, USB Malware
PlugX Malware Found Infecting USB Drives. We all use USB devices daily, but these innovative and simple devices also make the perfect environment for the PlugX malware to take hold. USB devices are installed and ready to use within seconds of being plugged into a PC,...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 17, 2022 | Ophtek, Rasberry Robin, USB Drives, USB Flash Drives, USB Malware
Raspberry Robin: A New USB-based Malware. USB drives are vital parts of any IT system, providing external storage and simple file transfers. But they also run the risk of introducing malware to PCs. We’ve talked in the past about USB drives which can completely...
