by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 13, 2018 | Cyber Attack, Internet of things, IOT, malware, Mirai, Reaper, Security, Security Threats
With Internet of Things (IoT) devices becoming more prolific at work, their security risks are increasing. In particular, botnets are posing a major threat. Botnets have been associated with hacking since the start of the 21st century and don’t show any signs of...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 30, 2018 | Cyber Attack, Hacking, Internet of things, IOT, malware, Password Security, Security, Security Threats
Hackers aren’t the only threat to the security of your organization’s Internet of Things (IoT), your employees can be just as culpable for security risks. Let’s face it, the IoT is a relatively new phenomenon and, even though most of your employees will have smart...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 16, 2018 | Internet of things, IOT, Password Security, Security, Security Threats
The Internet of Things (IoT) relates to all those smart devices which can connect to your network and communicate with it, but how do you make the IoT safe? We have smart devices not just at home, but also within our businesses and it’s no surprise to hear that it’s...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 9, 2018 | Cyber Attack, Internet of things, IOT, Security, Security Threats
It’s easy to talk about the IoT (Internet of Things) security issues in theory, but what actually happens when the IoT gets hacked? Understanding exactly what happens when IoT devices get hacked and how they get hacked is crucial in helping to protect your...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 2, 2018 | Internet of things, Security, Security Threats
The internet of things (IoT) is getting us connected like never before, but with its increase in popularity, the security challenges are intensifying. With IoT creating an unprecedented number of connections into our organizations, it’s no surprise that hackers are...