by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 7, 2021 | GoDaddy Breach, Hackers, Hacking, Ophtek, Password Security, strong passwords
Web hosting is an integral part of how the modern internet works, but what happens when a provider finds themselves the victim of a hack? GoDaddy is one of the most popular web hosting providers in the world with an estimated customer base of over 20 million users....
by Ophtek, LLC | May 4, 2021 | Data Breach, data recovery, Data Security, Hackers, Hacking, Ophtek
One of IT security’s main aims is to avoid data breaches. However, breaches are inevitable in the modern age. Therefore, you need to know how to recover. The impact of a data breach can be huge and catastrophic for all involved; organizations and their clients can be...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 16, 2021 | Hackers, Hacking, Ophtek, Shylock, SolarWInds, Supply Chain
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 process. The supply chain is the succession...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 19, 2021 | Covid Scams, Hacking, malware, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats
COVID-19 has changed the way we live our lives and, not surprisingly, hackers are trying to take advantage of the fear factor behind the virus. No aspect of life is off-limits to a hacker; if they can turn a situation to their advantage then they will. And this...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 5, 2021 | Hacking, Ophtek, Phishing, Phishing Email, Security, Security Threats, Tax Scams
Many of us will have started preparing our tax returns and hackers are well aware of this. Therefore, it pays to be aware of the numerous online tax scams. Nobody likes completing tax returns due to the vast amount of data involved. However, they’re essential for...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 29, 2020 | Hacking, malware, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats
Having your organization’s network breached is a major cyber disaster, so identifying a breach quickly is crucial. But how do you know you’ve been hacked? Protecting your organizations networks and data is essential, but with the huge number of hacks taking place it’s...