Panda Malware Continues to Thrive and Make Money

by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 8, 2019 | malware, Ophtek, Panda Malware, Security

One of the biggest threats to data security over the last few years has been crypto-malware. And, as the Panda malware proves, it can be a persistent danger. We may think of pandas as gentle, beautiful creatures but that notion only applies when we’re talking about...

New Domen Malware is Highly Advanced and Dangerous

by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 24, 2019 | Domen, malware, Ophtek, pop ups, Security, Security Threats

There’s only one thing worse than malware: clever malware. If it’s clever then it will to be difficult to detect and remove. And Domen is exactly that. You probably haven’t heard of Domen before, but that’s because it’s a brand new toolkit. And it’s a toolkit which is...

Windows Hit by New Enabler Malware

by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 20, 2019 | Cyber Security, malware, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats

Malware is well known for infecting systems and causing major problems from the second it’s executed. But certain strains of malware act as an enabler. Security researchers have recently discovered one of these enablers and dubbed it SystemBC. It’s important to stress...

What are Malicious Websites?

by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 6, 2019 | Adobe Flash, anti malware, Company Updates, Hackers, malicious code, malware, Ophtek, PC Security, Security

  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 content. That’s around 1% of...

6 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Cyber Security

by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 23, 2019 | Cyber Attack, Cyber Security, Hackers, Hacking, malware, Ophtek, Password Security, PC Security, Secure Website, Security, Security Threats

Cyber-attacks are on the rise, so protecting your business has never been more important. But what exactly are the benefits of cyber security? We all know about the need for firewalls and anti-virus software. They provide us with a layer of defense from the legions of...

What Should You Do When Your Network is Hacked?

by Ophtek, LLC | May 28, 2019 | Hackers, Hacking, malware, Ophtek, Password Security, PC Security, Security

A hacked network is a disaster for any organization, so keeping things secure is vital. However, sometimes things go wrong and you need to know what to do. Your IT operations are supported by your IT network, so, if it gets hacked, there’s every chance that all those...