by Ophtek, LLC | May 19, 2026 | Antivirus, Chrome, CPU-Z, CPUID, CRYPTBASE.dll, DLL sideloading, downloads, HWMonitor, Russia
CPU-Z and HWMonitor Downloads Targeted in Website Hijack. A number of trusted PC tools were briefly used to spread malware after a website was hijacked and its downloads manipulated. CPU-Z and HWMonitor are popular free tools from CPUID. CPU-Z provides you with...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 17, 2025 | Antivirus, Hacking, IT practices, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, Phishing, sensitive data, software updates
Believing common cybersecurity myths can leave your IT infrastructure vulnerable. Therefore, it’s important to understand the dangers behind these myths. Myth Busting the Biggest Mistakes You Could Make In today’s IT-driven business environment, PCs are...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 10, 2024 | AMD Chip, anti malware, Antivirus, bootkit, install updates, IOActive, malware, Ophtek, Sinkclose, System Management Mode
A vulnerability has been discovered within AMD processors which has the potential to expose affected PCs to incredibly stealthy strains of malware. AMD processors are used to power computers, and this is achieved by executing instructions within software...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 3, 2024 | Antivirus, Battery usage, Bundled software, Laptop ventilation, Ophtek, PC care, PC efficiency, Startup apps
The key to a successful IT infrastructure is ensuring that your PCs are cared for and run smoothly. However, not everyone knows how to achieve this. Computers which are not performing optimally can have a negative impact on your organization’s productivity....
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 18, 2022 | Antivirus, Compatability, Default Browser, New PC, Ophtek, Power Options, Updates
5 Useful Tips for Setting Up a New PC. An organization which keeps on top of productivity will regularly replace PCs which have become outdated. But what are the best ways to set up a new PC?A new PC should instantly bring a boost to productivity to its user,...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 27, 2021 | anti malware, Antivirus, Cyber Security, Data Security, email security, firewall, Ophtek
What Do You Need in Good Antivirus Software? Antivirus software is a sure-fire way to keep your PC protected against malware. But you need to make sure it has the right features for your organization. No two pieces of antivirus software are the same. And there are a...
