by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 29, 2020 | IOT, IoT Attacks, IT Best Practices, Ophtek
The Internet of Things (IoT) is getting bigger and bigger. But this popularity is making it a target for hackers. Thankfully, Shodan is here to secure it. It’s difficult to imagine life without the IoT; the sheer range of possibilities it opens up is astonishing. But...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 28, 2020 | Backup, Backup and Recovery, Backup Strategies, Data Backup, Data Storage, Ophtek
Hardware can easily become compromised, stolen or damaged. And this can leave you without crucial data. But the 3-2-1 backup method is here to help. Data disasters are most often caused by hardware failure, human error or cyber-attacks. Regardless of the cause, your...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 21, 2020 | archive, ccleaner, Cloud Storage, disk cleanup, hard drive, Ophtek, uninstall
All hard drives have a limit in terms of space. And this limit can soon be reached. But there are a number of simple ways to free up space. A hard drive which is full can cause you a number of problems. Speed is the most obvious issue, but the chances of your PC...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 14, 2020 | malware, Network, Ophtek, Ransomware, Security, Security Threats
We’ve all had to boot into safe mode on our PCs at some point and you would assume it’s a safe environment. But the Snatch malware is proving otherwise. Safe mode is a configuration mode that you can request your PC to boot into at startup. In safe mode, your PC will...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 7, 2020 | Hacking, Ophtek, Password Security, Security Threats
Passwords are the single most important safety tool at your disposal. But passwords need to be strong. And creating strong passwords is far from easy. Thankfully, Google has solved this problem for us. All you need to do is get on board with their new service:...
