by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 28, 2026 | Cloud, Google Workspace, Hackers, inactive accounts, Microsoft 365, multi factor authentication, permissions
Want to keep your business safe from potential cyberattacks? Make sure you regularly review and remove inactive users in Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. In the digital age, we all rely heavily on cloud services such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Without...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 14, 2025 | Backup Strategies, cyberattack, Data Breach, Jaguar Land Rover, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, strong passwords, update regularly
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed not only intense disruption to its operations after a cyberattack, but also that customer data was compromised. In early September 2025, British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced that they had experienced a serious...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 19, 2025 | Akira, cyber attacks, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, Ransomware, SonicWall, VPN, zero-day vulnerabilities
A new wave of ransomware attacks are targeting SonicWall SSL VPN device vulnerabilities – even those which are fully patched – leaving businesses at risk. Understanding Akira’s Latest Surge in Activity Since mid-July 2025, it’s become...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 17, 2025 | Antivirus, Hacking, IT practices, multi factor authentication, Ophtek, Phishing, sensitive data, software updates
Believing common cybersecurity myths can leave your IT infrastructure vulnerable. Therefore, it’s important to understand the dangers behind these myths. Myth Busting the Biggest Mistakes You Could Make In today’s IT-driven business environment, PCs are...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 14, 2025 | business router, default passwords, educate staff, Jupiter, Mirai botnet, monitor network, multi factor authentication, router
Strong passwords are vital to cybersecurity. A recent botnet attack highlights the serious risks of relying on default passwords instead of secure alternatives. The Mirai malware, first detected in 2016, has been behind numerous botnet attacks in the past and has been...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 9, 2024 | default settings, info-stealing malware, malware, multi factor authentication, offline backups, Ophtek, security audits, Snowflake
Snowflake, a cloud data analysis company, has found itself under attack from malware, with the result that its customers passwords have been leaked online. A leading cloud data platform, Snowflake was founded in 2012 and has experienced a rapid rise in the industry,...
