by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 11, 2026 | authentication, Online Security, Passkey, Passwords, Security, security practices, Security Threats
Passwords are dying and passkeys are taking their place. Slowly but surely, passkeys are changing how we tackle online security. We’ve been using passwords for decades, which is why they’re seen as the gold standard of security practices. But despite their...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 4, 2026 | audit, extensions, Google passwords, infected extensions, malware, Microsoft Edge, StegoAd, two-factor login, update passwords
Microsoft has had to pull 119 browser extensions from its Edge store after finding they were hiding malware inside images. If you use Microsoft Edge, there’s a good chance you’ll have installed a browser extension at some point. These are small add-ons but...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 28, 2026 | AryStinger, D-Link, Hijacks, Legacy devices, Linksys, old router, Realtek chips, remote access
Your old router could be silently letting hackers into your PC, and you wouldn’t even know they were there. Most people upgrade their PCs every couple of years but don’t extend the same courtesy to their routers. Therefore, the same router can easily stay...
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 | Jul 14, 2026 | cracked games, Free Games, Hackers, infostealer, malware, RenEngine, Security, security software, torrents, Zero Trust
The promise of a free game might seem like a bargain, but it could end up costing you far more than buying it legally. Pirated PC games have always carried a certain level of risk. Some crash, some don’t work properly, and some arrive bundled with...
