by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 16, 2021 | Hackers, Hacking, Ophtek, Shylock, SolarWInds, Supply Chain
The supply chain is a crucial element in the business world and, accordingly, this makes it the perfect target for hackers to attack. When a finished product ends up with a consumer it’s the culmination of a lengthy business process. The supply chain is...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 9, 2021 | anti malware, malware, Ophtek, trickbot, two-factor authentication
Some malware is incredibly difficult to remove, but it is removable. However, that very same malware could come back stronger than ever before. We first reported on the Trickbot malware back in 2017 when it was being used to target banks in the US. Back then it was...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 2, 2021 | Customizeable mouse, keyboard shortcuts, Keyboards, Ophtek, PC Shortcuts, Productivity
Anything that can increase your productivity is a godsend. If it’s a simple process it’s even better. And that’s exactly what you can do with a PC shortcut. Working with a mouse and a keyboard at the same time can become a fiddly task. But, thankfully, much of this...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 26, 2021 | Cyber Security, Data Security, Defender, Ophtek, PC Security, Security, Windows Defender
You would like to think that your security software keeps you secure and, on the whole, it will. But there is the chance it could be turned against you. One of the most trusted anti-malware tools is Microsoft’s Windows Defender app. Originally launched in 2005 – as...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 19, 2021 | Covid Scams, Hacking, malware, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats
COVID-19 has changed the way we live our lives and, not surprisingly, hackers are trying to take advantage of the fear factor behind the virus. No aspect of life is off-limits to a hacker; if they can turn a situation to their advantage then they will. And this...
