by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 10, 2017 | modem security, Password Security, Security
Your modem provides a gateway to the internet, but this entry point is highly vulnerable to hackers as 60,000 customers of BSNL have discovered. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is an ISP based in New Delhi, India with around 93 million customers, but even with...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 3, 2017 | Cyber Attack, Hacking, malware, Security, trickbot
Personal financial information is always highly private, so if this is compromised it’s a real invasion of privacy. Sadly, US banks are now under attack from malware. Driven by the infamous Necurs hacking botnet, Trickbot is a form of malware that is currently...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 26, 2017 | Hacking, Password Security, Secure Database, Security
Customer details such as passwords need to be stored in databases, but what happens when these get hacked? 8Tracks radio service recently found out. Following a breach of the security around their user data, 8Tracks had the rather unenviable task of announcing a major...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 20, 2017 | Foxit, PDF Software, Security Threats, Software Security Patches
PDF files are vital for business as they allow files to be sent from business to business without room for editing. However, the software is far from safe. The most popular software for viewing PDF files is Adobe Reader and this has regularly had its security flaws...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 19, 2017 | disable employee access, disgruntled employees, OneLogin, Security, SIEM
Your employees can often pose a huge risk to your data security, but what about ex-employees? Well, it turns out they may present an even bigger threat. When employees leave an organization, it’s prudent that their network and application privileges are immediately...
