by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 14, 2020 | malware, Network, Ophtek, Ransomware, Security, Security Threats
Snatch Malware Proves That Safe Mode Isn’t so Safe. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 7, 2020 | Hacking, Ophtek, Password Security, Security Threats
Making Your Passwords Stronger with Password Checkup. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 31, 2019 | Backup, Best Practices, Company Updates, Ophtek, PC Tools, Updates
5 Quick Tips for Maintaining Your PC. Like any other electrical product, PCs are prone to failure due to the number of components involved. But a well maintained PC is likely to last longer. Your organization’s PCs are likely to be crucial for your day-to-day...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 17, 2019 | Chrome, Google, Ophtek, Plugins, Security
The Best Plugins for Browsing Safely in Chrome. Google’s Chrome browser is a popular browser and one that it is relatively secure. But it can be made even safer with the correct plugins. It’s estimated that over half of all web traffic goes through Chrome...
