How to Complete a Business IT Vulnerability Assessment 

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....

Wiper Malware is Quickly Becoming a Major Threat

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...

Office Macros Disabled: What the Hackers Did Next

by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 9, 2022 | email security, malicious websites, Office Macros, Ophtek, threatneedle

One of the best ways to infect a PC has, until now, been through Office macros. But, now that they’re disabled by default, what are the hackers going to do? The numbers of hacks that have involved Office macros over the last 20 years is mindboggling. And they have...

5 Quick Ways to Secure Your PC

by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 9, 2021 | Cyber Security, Data Security, email security, modem security, Online Security, Ophtek, PC Security, Security

IT security can be a complex series of procedures and this can be intimidating to many people. Luckily, there are some easy ways to secure your PC. Installing and configuring a firewall isn’t something that your average PC user will feel comfortable with. After all,...

The Dangerous Power of the Prometheus Malware

by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 18, 2021 | antivirus software, Cyber Security, email security, malware, Ophtek, Prometheus Malware

Malware-as-a-service (MaaS) provides a powerful malware solution for hackers. And Prometheus is the perfect example of such an infrastructure. There’s money in everything and hacking is no different. But rather than extorting funds through ransomware, hackers can also...

What Do You Need in Good Antivirus Software?

by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 27, 2021 | anti malware, Antivirus, Cyber Security, Data Security, email security, firewall, Ophtek

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 lot of different antivirus tools available. In...