by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 3, 2026 | AI, Cyber Security, deepfakes, Hacking, malware, Phishing, Security Threats, Zero Trust
2025 has been a chaotic year of malware, vulnerabilities, and innovations in hacking. So, will 2026 take it easier on our PCs? Not a chance. As we move into 2026, a dramatic shift in cybersecurity risks is expected. This means significantly more headaches for...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 10, 2025 | cyber attacks, Cyber Security, Kremlin, National Cybersecurity Strategy, NATO Allies, Ophtek, Pete Hegseth, Russian Hacker, Ukraine, US Cyber Command
In a shock move, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered Cyber Command to stop all cyber operations against Russia. The Shift in Policy On February 28th 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a directive ordering US Cyber Command to immediately call...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 13, 2023 | Cyber Security, Data Security, email security, IT Vulnerability Assessment, Ophtek, procedure
No IT infrastructure is 100% secure, but you can maximize your defenses and reduce your risk. All you need to do is complete an IT vulnerability assessment. It’s important to understand exactly what your cybersecurity procedures can and can’t protect against....
by Ophtek, LLC | May 4, 2023 | Cyber Security, Internet, Joe Biden, National Cybersecurity Strategy, Ophtek, Safety
At the start of March 2023, a new National Cybersecurity Strategy was launched by the Biden administration. And it promises big things. The previous National Cybersecurity Strategy was released by the Trump administration in 2018. However, since then, the world and...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 25, 2023 | Backup, Cyber Security, email security, Ophtek, segmenting network, Wiper Malware
The world of malware evolves rapidly, sometimes from one day to another, but one of the most recent surges in popularity has been found in wiper malware. You may not be familiar with wiper malware, but it’s a form of attack which has been steadily generating headlines...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 3, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, IOT, Ophtek, Ransomware, social engineering
With the end of 2022 fast approaching, it’s time to start looking ahead to the potential security threats that hackers are planning for 2023. 2022 has been another year packed full of ransomware, deceptive malware and unbelievable software vulnerabilities, so it...
