by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 22, 2019 | cryptocurrency, cryptojacking, Internet of things, IoT Attacks, Ophtek, spam email
McAfee have reported that instances of cryptojacking malware have risen by a massive 4000% over the course of 2018 and are now a major security risk. As the interest in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum has soared in the last couple of years, so has the...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 15, 2019 | Adobe Flash, Security, Security Threats, Updates
Adobe’s Flash Player has had a bad press in recent years due to the numerous security flaws in its design and these problems remain a major issue. While we frequently worry about the dangers of malware and ransomware, we seem to have forgotten about the security...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 8, 2019 | cyber attacks, Cyber Security, Security, Security Threats
2018, just like 2017 before it, was a year packed full of cyber-security threats that our network defenses constantly tried to keep at bay. However, the sheer number of attacks that were launched throughout 2018 meant that it was inevitable that breaches would take...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 25, 2018 | Ransomware, Security, Security Threats, Training
Hospitals deliver a crucial service where productivity is key and any downtime can be disastrous. So, what happens when they’re struck by ransomware? Healthcare providers are no strangers to ransomware as last year’s WannaCry attack demonstrated, so it would be safe...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 18, 2018 | malware, Phishing Email, Ransomware, Security
We’re all aware of the dangers of opening suspicious files, but what happens when hackers develop the skills to unleash malware without infected files? Due to the popularity of file-based attacks, most security software concentrates on combating this particular avenue...
