by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 7, 2023 | Hackers, LastPass, Ophtek, password manager, Password Security, Security, strong passwords
What exactly happened when LastPass, a password manager service, found itself at the center of a data breach? And what does this mean for your passwords? Password managers provide a convenient service, one where complex passwords can be generated instantly and then,...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 31, 2023 | Ad-Blocker, botnets, Glupteba, Google, malvertising, network activities, Ophtek, unauthorized proxies
Despite experiencing a major obstacle a year ago, in the form of Google’s anti-malware efforts, the Glupteba malware is back. First discovered in 2011, Glupteba is a veteran of the malware scene, although one which goes through periods of intense activity before...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 10, 2023 | boxcryptor, Cloud Storage, Dell Encryption, Dropbox, ESET Endpoint, file security, IBM Security Guardium, Ophtek
Boxcryptor, which adds local encryption to files, is the perfect solution for ramping up file security. But now it’s being retired, where should you turn? Starting its journey in 2011, Boxcryptor has spent over a decade providing enhanced security to cloud-based...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 3, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, IOT, Ophtek, Ransomware, social engineering
With the end of 2022 fast approaching, it’s time to start looking ahead to the potential security threats that hackers are planning for 2023. 2022 has been another year packed full of ransomware, deceptive malware and unbelievable software vulnerabilities, so it...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 27, 2022 | Black Basta, Cyber Security, Ophtek, RaaS, Ransomware
Companies in the US have recently found themselves under attack by the Qakbot malware, a campaign leading to numerous infections by Black Basta ransomware. Black Basta is a ransomware group which first entered the digital waters in April 2022. Positioned as a...
