by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 8, 2021 | Apostle, Cyber Security, malware, Ophtek, Ransomware, Updates
Disk Wiping Malware Disguises itself as Ransomware. Ransomware is a highly destructive form of malware, but it turns out that it can also provide the perfect cover for disk wiping malware. The pitfalls of becoming a victim of ransomware are well documented. And, as...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 1, 2021 | data harvest, Hackers, malware, MSBuild, Ophtek, redline stealer
Hackers Use Microsoft Platform to Launch Malware Attacks. Hackers are innovative and industrious individuals, a description which is best demonstrated by their recent leverage of MSBuild to deliver malware. The Microsoft Build Engine (MSBuild) is an open-source...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 25, 2021 | corrupt hard drive, full hard drive, hard drive, Ophtek, overheated hard drive, unknown hard drive fault
Common Hard Drive Issues and How to Fix Them. A healthy hard drive will keep your data safe and allow you to remain productive. But what happens when your hard drive fails? It’s important that you know what to do when your hard drive fails. After all, you may be...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 18, 2021 | Cyber Attack, Cyber Security, Cyber Security Insurance, Data Breach, Data Security, Ophtek
The Benefits of Cyber Security Insurance for Your Business. We’re all used to dealing with insurance for both our personal and business needs, but did you know it was possible to arrange cyber security insurance? 2020 saw financial losses caused by cyber crime topping...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 11, 2021 | Antivirus, Direct X, fake emails, fake websites, malicious websites, Microsoft, Ophtek
Malware Hidden in Fake Microsoft DirectX Download Page. Microsoft is a name you should be able to trust. But, online, nothing is ever quite as it seems. And that’s why you need to be careful what you click. DirectX is a crucial component when it comes to processing...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 4, 2021 | Data Breach, data recovery, Data Security, Hackers, Hacking, Ophtek
What Should You Do AFTER a Data Breach? One of IT security’s main aims is to avoid data breaches. However, breaches are inevitable in the modern age. Therefore, you need to know how to recover. The impact of a data breach can be huge and catastrophic for all involved;...
