by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 11, 2024 | bash script, brute force hacking, Cuttlefish, Data Breach, HiatusRAT, malware, Ophtek, router firmware update, zero-day vulnerabilities
A new strain of malware, dubbed Cuttlefish, which attempts to hijack your router has been discovered, and it poses a major threat to your data. The experts at Black Lotus Labs recently discovered a number of routers had been compromised by a previously unseen...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 4, 2024 | device inventory, Employee Training, monitor devices, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, Public WiFi, remote work, secure tools
The impact of the Covid-19 can still be felt, with high numbers of employees continuing to work remotely. But how does this affect your cybersecurity? The shift towards remote work was essential at the start of the pandemic, and it has now become a permanent...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 28, 2024 | adblocker, google ads, MadMXShell, malware, Ophtek, typosquatting, verify sources, windows backdoor
MadMXShell Delivers Malware via Google Ads. Thanks to the presence of a previously unknown Windows backdoor, the MadMXShell malware has created digital chaos through the use of Google Ads Google Ads are a common sight for anyone stepping foot online, and...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 21, 2024 | data flow, data governance, Data Security, FTC Standards Rule, FTC violations, Ophtek, project leader, Security, security plan
Understanding the FTC Safeguards Rule. As a business owner, it’s crucial you protect the data held by your organization. And the FTC Safeguards Rule means this is an absolute necessity. Originating as part of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act in 2002, the FTC...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 14, 2024 | Backup, Data Breach, Data Security, digital documents, Ophtek, password protection, strong passwords, windows encryption
The Best Ways to Secure Your Digital Documents. Every business relies on digital documents, but the threat of data breaches and cyberattacks mean these documents must be correctly secured. There are many types of documents a business uses daily such as Word,...