by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 23, 2024 | Cloud Storage, CrowdStrike, cybersecurity, Ophtek, Updates, vulnerability, Windows update
One of the world’s biggest ever IT failures has caused chaos for major IT infrastructures all over the world. And it was all thanks to a CrowdStrike update. The damage was caused by a content update for Windows issued by CrowdStrike, a major player when it comes to...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 12, 2024 | backdoor malware, ColdRiver, cybersecurity, Ophtek, Phishing, Proton-decryptor.exe, Russian Hackers, Spica
Russian hackers are using a fake PDF decryption tool to trick innocent PC users into downloading Spica, a new strain of malware. Discovered by Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), Spica is a backdoor malware which has not been identified previously. It’s believed...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 28, 2023 | cybersecurity, energy efficient, IT Network, Ophtek, scalability, workflow_automation
Businesses should always be trying to optimize their IT infrastructure. After all, not only will this improve efficiency, but it will also cut costs. In the dynamic and competitive landscape of business, a highly tuned IT infrastructure can be the difference between...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 10, 2023 | Backup, cyber attacks, cybersecurity, Ophtek, secure WIFI, Training, two-factor authentication, VPN
With cyber-attacks showing no signs of slowing up, it’s more important than ever before to make sure your organization’s IT systems are protected. Luckily, this doesn’t necessarily involve huge amounts of investment. In fact, some of the most effective ways to...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 8, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, cryptojacking, cybersecurity, malware, Ophtek, Phishing, Ransomware, remote workers
We’re already halfway through 2023 and threat actors are showing no signs of slowing up, but just where is cybersecurity heading? It may feel as though you’re waging a never-ending battle against hackers and, well, that’s exactly what you’re doing. However, the...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 25, 2023 | cybersecurity, DLL_hijacking, email_links, email_sender, Ophtek, Phishing, Updates, WordPad
WordPad, a basic yet popular word processor, is the latest Windows app to fall victim to a vulnerability exploited by threat actors. Bundled free with almost every version of Windows since Windows 95, WordPad has remained popular thanks to its simplicity. Less...
