by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 16, 2021 | Hackers, Hacking, Ophtek, Shylock, SolarWInds, Supply Chain
The Danger of Supply Chain Attacks. The supply chain is a crucial element in the business world and, accordingly, this makes it the perfect target for hackers to attack. When a finished product ends up with a consumer it’s the culmination of a lengthy business...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 3, 2020 | botnets, Hackers, Online Security, Ophtek, PC Maintenance, Security, Updates
Understanding the Basics of Botnet Attacks. The internet has connected us to each other in a way we would have thought impossible a few decades ago. But these massed connections can be very dangerous. The beauty of the internet is that one PC can connect to another PC...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 21, 2020 | Hackers, malware, Ophtek, Spam
Trickbot Malware Shows that Hackers are Getting Cleverer. Malware is a thorn which we find in our sides on a regular basis. But what happens when this thorn becomes even harder to tackle? The answer is Trickbot. First released in 2016, Trickbot has made its...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 7, 2020 | anti malware, Cyber Attack, Cyber Security, Hackers, malicious websites, Plugins, Security Threats
Government Websites Compromised in Armenia. You would like to think that governments know a thing or two about cyber security. But a recent hack in Armenia has proved otherwise. European security experts ESET have confirmed that numerous websites belonging to...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 27, 2019 | Hackers, Ophtek, Rootkit, Security
What are the Dangers of Rootkits? What’s worse than one piece of malware? Multiple strains of malware. And, when you encounter a rootkit, this is exactly what you’re faced with. Rootkits are a very serious form of malware. They’re not a new method of hacking,...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 6, 2019 | Adobe Flash, anti malware, Company Updates, Hackers, malicious code, malware, Ophtek, PC Security, Security
What are Malicious Websites? We visit websites on a daily basis, but how do we know how safe they are? No matter how genuine they look there’s every risk they’re a malicious website. It’s estimated that up to 18.5 million websites are infected with malicious...
