by Ophtek, LLC | May 24, 2022 | Cyber Security, Encryption, Hackers, Hacking, Network, Ophtek, pop ups
Five Sure-fire Ways to Know You’ve Been Hacked. 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,...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 7, 2021 | GoDaddy Breach, Hackers, Hacking, Ophtek, Password Security, strong passwords
1.2 Million GoDaddy Users Hit By Managed WordPress Hack. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 4, 2021 | Data Breach, data recovery, Data Security, Hackers, Hacking, Ophtek
What Should You Do AFTER a Data Breach? 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;...
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 | Jan 19, 2021 | Covid Scams, Hacking, malware, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats
Online COVID-19 Scams to Be Aware of. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 5, 2021 | Hacking, Ophtek, Phishing, Phishing Email, Security, Security Threats, Tax Scams
Beware of Online 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....
