by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 16, 2021 | Hackers, Hacking, Ophtek, Shylock, SolarWInds, Supply Chain
The Danger of Supply Chain Attacks. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 9, 2021 | anti malware, malware, Ophtek, trickbot, two-factor authentication
The Return of the Trickbot Malware. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 2, 2021 | Customizeable mouse, keyboard shortcuts, Keyboards, Ophtek, PC Shortcuts, Productivity
The Best PC Shortcuts You Should Know. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 26, 2021 | Cyber Security, Data Security, Defender, Ophtek, PC Security, Security, Windows Defender
Windows Defender Needs Defending. 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....
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 19, 2021 | Covid Scams, Hacking, malware, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats
Online COVID-19 Scams to Be Aware of. 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...
