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...
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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 18, 2018 | malware, Phishing Email, Ransomware, Security
We’re all aware of the dangers of opening suspicious files, but what happens when hackers develop the skills to unleash malware without infected files? Due to the popularity of file-based attacks, most security software concentrates on combating this particular avenue...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 11, 2018 | Emotet, malicious code, malware, Security, Security Threats, Trojans
There’s no such thing as good malware, but some is certainly less trouble than others. And, when it comes to the Emotet malware, some are very dangerous. First discovered in Europe in 2014, Emotet soon began to spread around the world and, before long, was infecting...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 2, 2018 | Cyber Attack, Hacking, malware, Phishing, Phishing Email, Ransomware, Security, Security Threats
Phishing is now so prevalent and sophisticated that even the biggest organizations on the planet are likely to be duped by phishing scams. Immunity from such attacks is a difficult privilege to secure, so any organization that wants to remain productive needs to...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 25, 2018 | Cyber Attack, Hacking, malware, Password Security, Phishing, Phishing Email, Ransomware, Security, Security Threats
Phishing is big business for hackers and you can rest assured that it’s a niche they’re keen to exploit, but how do you know when you’re being phished? Kaspersky Lab reported around 246 million phishing attempts being executed in 2017, so it’s fairly clear that...
