by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 11, 2025 | archive.org, generative AI, malicious code, Obj3tivityStealer, Ophtek, Phishing, VIP Keylogger, website images
Cybercriminals are increasingly embedding malware within website images to evade detection and compromise IT systems. Recent investigations have revealed a growing trend among threat actors: hiding malicious code within image files hosted on trusted websites. This...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 4, 2025 | Bard AI Chat, ChatGPT, Cyber Attack, Facebook Ads, Google Chrome, Google Meet, malware, Ophtek, Phishing
A recent cyberattack has compromised several popular Google Chrome extensions, infecting millions of users with data-stealing malware. In early January 2025, cybersecurity researchers at Extension Total discovered a malicious campaign targeting Chrome extensions which...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 28, 2025 | fake recruiters, Linkedin, malicious websites, Ophtek, phishing_email, update security software, verify identities, webcams
Threat actors are highly innovative – one recent attack tricked victims into addressing fake webcam and microphone issues to gain system access. We’re constantly advised to be aware of phishing emails, infected documents, and malicious websites, but what happens...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 3, 2024 | Infostealers, malicious sites, malware, Ophtek, Phishing Email, SambaSpy, security software, SnipBot, software updates
Infostealer malware is frequently referenced as the go-to weapon for threat actors, but what is it? And how do you protect your IT systems from it? You only have to take a quick look over the Ophtek blog to understand the popularity of infostealers in modern hacking....
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 19, 2024 | Black Hat, Hackers, Hacktivists, malware, Ophtek, Phishing, security, White Hat
The headlines generated by cybersecurity attacks always focus on the damage caused by hackers, but who exactly are the hackers and why do they hack? Financial losses associated with cybercrime hit a mighty $12.5 billion in 2023, so it’s clear to see that hackers have...
