Visibility is vital when it comes to dealing with your IT network. Without it, anything could happen on your network. And that’s why we have admin accounts. The amount of data processed on any business network will be substantial and, accordingly, it needs to be both...
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5 Forms of Hacking Which You May Not Be Familiar With
All organizations are at risk of being hacked, and that’s why we’re familiar with the most common forms of hacking. But what about the lesser-known hacks? With 300,000 new strains of malware being created every day, it comes as no surprise to discover that some of...
Hello XD Ransomware is no Laughing Matter
The Hello XD ransomware was first spotted in the digital wild back in November 2021, but recent research indicates that it’s becoming more virulent. There’s no such as ‘good’ ransomware, but it’s not unreasonable to describe Hello XD as ‘disastrous’ due to its...
Follina Exploit: A New Microsoft Office Vulnerability
The latest Microsoft vulnerability has been discovered, and this one allows infected Word documents to execute malicious code. This vulnerability, dubbed Follina by security researchers, is of the zero-day variety and has the potential to hand control of your PC over...
Malicious Extension Found Being Injected into Chrome
Chrome is the world’s most popular browser and, as such, is a major target for hackers, a fact highlighted by the emergence of a malicious Chrome extension. If you’re a Chrome user, then you will be well aware of the wide range of benefits that Chrome extensions...
5 Sure-fire Ways to Know You’ve Been Hacked
The aim of most hackers is to be discreet, but there’s almost always a tell-tale sign they’re at work. You just have to know what you’re looking for. Damage limitation is an essential part of cyber-security and, accordingly, the sooner you realize you’ve been hacked,...
Raspberry Robin: A New USB-based Malware
USB drives are vital parts of any IT system, providing external storage and simple file transfers. But they also run the risk of introducing malware to PCs. We’ve talked in the past about USB drives which can completely destroy a PC, but this new threat is a little...
Why Does Your Business Need a VPN?
Security in business is paramount, and when it comes to IT networks it’s absolutely crucial. One of the best ways to protect your network is with a VPN. With the number of cyberattacks in 2021 hitting new highs, protecting your IT network has never been more...
Lenovo Laptops Shipped with New Malware Risk
You’d like to think that brand new IT equipment is as malware resistant as possible. But, as Lenovo has discovered, this isn’t always the case. In a highly embarrassing move for the company, Lenovo has had to issue an announcement that more than 100 of their laptop...
Ophtek CEO Presenting at 3 Conferences in 2022 on Cyber Security
Ophtek’s expertise and authority within the world of cybersecurity will be demonstrated at three cyber security conferences in 2022. Every modern organization should prioritize IT as one of the most crucial elements of their day-to-day operations. Without suitable IT...