by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 11, 2023 | Google, google ads, malware, Online Security, Ophtek
Search engines are the gateway to the internet, but there’s a very real chance they may just be serving up malware each time you use them. We all use search engines on a daily basis – with Google being the most popular choice – and, to be honest, we probably...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 10, 2022 | Cyber Security, Online Security, Ophtek, PC Security, Security, VPN
Security in business is paramount, and when it comes to IT networks it’s absolutely crucial. One of the best ways to protect your network is with a VPN. With the number of cyberattacks in 2021 hitting new highs, protecting your IT network has never been more...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 9, 2021 | Cyber Security, Data Security, email security, modem security, Online Security, Ophtek, PC Security, Security
IT security can be a complex series of procedures and this can be intimidating to many people. Luckily, there are some easy ways to secure your PC. Installing and configuring a firewall isn’t something that your average PC user will feel comfortable with. After all,...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 9, 2021 | Cyber Security, Data Security, email security, Hackers, Microsoft, Online Security, Ophtek, Software Security Patches
Vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Exchange Server software have led to 30,000 US businesses being hacked. And it’s a very dangerous hack. A total of four vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft Exchange Server (MES) which has allowed hackers to carry out...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 3, 2020 | botnets, Hackers, Online Security, Ophtek, PC Maintenance, Security, Updates
The internet has connected us to each other in a way we would have thought impossible a few decades ago. But these massed connections can be very dangerous. The beauty of the internet is that one PC can connect to another PC with relative ease. And these connections...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 3, 2019 | Internet, Online Security, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats
Browsing online is a part of almost everyone’s daily routine, but the web can be a dangerous place. Therefore, you need to know how to browse online safely. Malware, ransomware and viruses are just three of the nasty surprises you can find lurking online. These all...
