by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 27, 2017 | Security
The Biggest IT Security Threats in 2017. With the ever increasing rise in cyber security attacks, PC users are becoming more vigilant. However, do they know what they should be wary of in 2017? The IT security landscape is constantly changing, so what may be...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 26, 2017 | hardware
USB Drives: Simple, But Deadly Hacking Devices. We’re all used to using USB devices with our PCs for easy connections, but it’s this convenience which also makes them perfect for hacking. The hacks that grab the headlines are those that are distributed online...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Ransomware Says “I’m Sorry”, But It Really Isn’t. Being hacked is always unpleasant, but a new strain of ransomware actually apologies for the inconvenience. However, it’s still a nasty piece of work. Ransomware is a fairly aggressive form of malware in that it...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
New Malware Activates When User Hovers Over Link. We’re well aware that clicking a suspicious link is bad news, but a new type of malware can be activated when a user merely hovers their mouse over it. One of the most important lessons in combatting malware is...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 22, 2017 | Ransomware, WannaCry
Hospitals Hit Hard by WannaCry Ransomware. Due to their activities, hospitals need to be highly secure. However, a recent ransomware hack on UK hospitals has questioned just how secure they are. Huge swathes of data are held by hospitals and the majority of it...
