by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 26, 2016 | Security
Increased Necurs Botnet Activity Means More Malware. Malware is often forwarded by swarms of infected PCs known as botnets; just recently the Necurs botnet has really ramped up its activity to cause havoc. The Necurs botnet, which has been active for several...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 19, 2016 | Security
Why Bank Robbers are Going Digital. Bank robberies have long since put the fear of god into bank tellers, but bank robbers are now turning increasingly towards more sophisticated digital attacks. Whereas a good old fashioned bank heist would involve shotguns...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 12, 2016 | Security
Flash Malware Comes Embedded in Office Document. Adobe has suffered another embarrassing attack which exploits their Flash software and this time the malware has been hidden in an Office document. It seems that almost every week another vulnerability is exposed...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 5, 2016 | Security
Phishing Attacks Skyrocket by 250% Between Oct 15 – Mar 16. Phishing attacks have long been a concern for anyone using computers, but a recent report has highlighted how these attacks have now risen by 250%. Compiled by the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG),...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 27, 2016 | Security
Remote software has been vital for conducting online meetings and sharing desktops for years, but one of the most popular, TeamViewer, keeps getting hacked. TeamViewer has regularly been the go-to option when it comes to businesses communicating online with...
