by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 11, 2018 | Hacking, malware, Phishing, Phishing Email, Security, Security Threats
Phishing emails are the scourge of our inboxes and there seem to be more and more each week, so what should you do when you receive a phishing email? The aim of phishing emails is for the sender of said emails to obtain sensitive information from the recipient. This...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 14, 2018 | Cyber Attack, cyber attacks, email links, malware, Phishing, Ransomware, Security, security
We receive so many emails in business now that they’re a keen target for hackers. As a result, your organization needs to be more wary than ever with email. The most common way for a hacker to take advantage of emails is by loading them with malicious links. These can...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 8, 2018 | Cyber Attack, Hacking, Internet of things, IOT, malware, Password Security, Security, Security Threats
The Internet of Things (IoT) has a new security threat and this time it uses peer-to-peer communication to spread, infect and compromise devices. In January 2018, security researchers working for Bit-defender discovered a new botnet which, although not related, has...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 20, 2018 | Cyber Attack, Hacking, Internet of things, IOT, IoT Attacks, malware, Phishing, Ransomware, Security, Security Threats
If you want to keep the IoT (Internet of Things) secure in 2018 then you’re going to have your work cut out due to the number of threats on the horizon. Significant progress has been made in the last couple of years when it comes to understanding the security concerns...
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...
