by Ophtek, LLC | May 21, 2024 | data flow, data governance, Data Security, FTC Standards Rule, FTC violations, Ophtek, project leader, Security, security plan
As a business owner, it’s crucial you protect the data held by your organization. And the FTC Safeguards Rule means this is an absolute necessity. Originating as part of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act in 2002, the FTC Safeguards Rule is a set of regulations which govern...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 14, 2024 | Backup, Data Breach, Data Security, digital documents, Ophtek, password protection, strong passwords, windows encryption
Every business relies on digital documents, but the threat of data breaches and cyberattacks mean these documents must be correctly secured. There are many types of documents a business uses daily such as Word, Excel, PDF, and digital images. All of these can contain...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 24, 2023 | Backup Strategies, Data Security, Lazarus, North Korea, Ophtek, Phishing, QuiteRAT
Healthcare organizations across the United States and Europe have recently found themselves targeted by Lazarus, the North Korean hacking group. Lazarus, who are believed to have ties to the North Korean government, are well known in the world of cybersecurity....
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 | Oct 11, 2022 | Cyber Security, Data Security, malware, Ophtek, stealer malware, zoom
Six malicious websites have been discovered which claim to offer downloads of Zoom, but contain nothing but the Vidar stealer malware. The popularity of Zoom – a video meeting application – has exploded in the post-Covid landscape we find ourselves living in. No...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 2, 2022 | attachments, Backup, Data Security, Hackers, Ophtek, Password Security
Almost all cyber-attacks are due a common denominator: a mistake. We aren’t perfect, of course, but we can limit number of IT security mistakes we make. Working on a PC is far from straightforward and, as a result, the sheer number of complex routines you must work...
