by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 12, 2023 | GitHub, Hackers, install updates, malicious websites, malware, Ophtek, POC, proof of concept
It’s always important to be cautious online, but it’s easy for people to fall victim to malware. Even security experts can fall for the tricks of hackers. Yes, even those skilled and highly experienced security researchers can find themselves on the receiving...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 7, 2023 | Hackers, LastPass, Ophtek, password manager, Password Security, Security, strong passwords
What exactly happened when LastPass, a password manager service, found itself at the center of a data breach? And what does this mean for your passwords? Password managers provide a convenient service, one where complex passwords can be generated instantly and then,...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 20, 2022 | Hackers, malware, Ophtek, Phishing, World Cup
The World Cup has arrived and, as ever, it is creating headlines around the world, but it’s also creating numerous opportunities for hacking groups. Fair play should be at the heart of everything taking place on the pitch during the World Cup, which is being held in...
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...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 24, 2022 | Cyber Security, Encryption, Hackers, Hacking, Network, Ophtek, pop ups
The aim of most hackers is to be discreet, but there’s almost always a tell-tale sign they’re at work. You just have to know what you’re looking for. Damage limitation is an essential part of cyber-security and, accordingly, the sooner you realize you’ve been hacked,...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 26, 2022 | BIOS Vulnerability, Hackers, Lenovo Laptop, Ophtek
You’d like to think that brand new IT equipment is as malware resistant as possible. But, as Lenovo has discovered, this isn’t always the case. In a highly embarrassing move for the company, Lenovo has had to issue an announcement that more than 100 of their laptop...
