by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 7, 2022 | Follina Exploit, Microsoft Word, Ophtek, Suspicious Documents, Zero Click Attack
The latest Microsoft vulnerability has been discovered, and this one allows infected Word documents to execute malicious code. This vulnerability, dubbed Follina by security researchers, is of the zero-day variety and has the potential to hand control of your PC over...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 31, 2022 | ChromeLoader, extensions, Google Chrome, malicious extensions, Ophtek
Chrome is the world’s most popular browser and, as such, is a major target for hackers, a fact highlighted by the emergence of a malicious Chrome extension. If you’re a Chrome user, then you will be well aware of the wide range of benefits that Chrome extensions...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 24, 2022 | Cyber Security, Encryption, Hackers, Hacking, Network, Ophtek, pop ups
The aim of most hackers is to be discreet, but there’s almost always a tell-tale sign they’re at work. You just have to know what you’re looking for. Damage limitation is an essential part of cyber-security and, accordingly, the sooner you realize you’ve been hacked,...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 17, 2022 | Ophtek, Rasberry Robin, USB Drives, USB Flash Drives, USB Malware
USB drives are vital parts of any IT system, providing external storage and simple file transfers. But they also run the risk of introducing malware to PCs. We’ve talked in the past about USB drives which can completely destroy a PC, but this new threat is a little...
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 | Apr 26, 2022 | BIOS Vulnerability, Hackers, Lenovo Laptop, Ophtek
You’d like to think that brand new IT equipment is as malware resistant as possible. But, as Lenovo has discovered, this isn’t always the case. In a highly embarrassing move for the company, Lenovo has had to issue an announcement that more than 100 of their laptop...
