Fake Clubhouse Ads on Facebook Were Packed with Malware

by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 27, 2021 | Ad-Blocker, Antivirus, Facebook Clubhouse, Fake Ads, malware, Ophtek

Fake Clubhouse Ads on Facebook Were Packed with Malware. Clubhouse is a social media app which is currently only available on Apple devices. But this hasn’t stopped hackers using it to exploit PC users. The success of Clubhouse since its launch in April 2020 has...

Five Internet of Things Security Tips You Need to Know

by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 20, 2021 | Internet of things, IOT, IoT Attacks, Ophtek, Security

Five Internet of Things Security Tips You Need to Know. The Internet of Things (IoT) has redefined our concept of connectivity and what IT can achieve. But with these advances comes the need for unique security. Thanks to the IoT it is now possible for organizations...

Defense Companies Under Attack from ThreatNeedle

by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 13, 2021 | Hackers, macros, Ophtek, spear phishing, threatneedle, Updates

  Defense Companies Under Attack from ThreatNeedle. Defense firms in over a dozen countries have found themselves targeted by a new backdoor threat named as ThreatNeedle. And it’s hitting firms hard. The last thing that a defense firm wants is for their networks...

How to Protect Your IT Hardware from Damage

by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 6, 2021 | IT Best Practices, IT damage, laptop case, Ophtek, PC enclosure, screen protector, surge protector, ventilation

  How to Protect Your IT Hardware from Damage. IT hardware is complex and, as a result, can be highly fragile. Even the slightest amount of damage can render it unusable, so you need to protect it. The fragile nature of IT hardware isn’t your only concern. There...

What’s a Keylogger and How Do You Beat One?

by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 30, 2021 | anti malware, Cyber Security, keylogger, malware, Ophtek, spyware

What’s a Keylogger? And How Do You Beat One? One of the simplest forms of spyware you can run into is a keylogger. Capable of stealing large amounts of data, a keylogger is simple yet dangerous. In the world of cyber-security, keyloggers are a frequently mentioned...

CopperStealer Malware Shows the Dangers of Illegal Downloads

by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 23, 2021 | CopperStealer, Cyber Security, Data Security, Illegal Downloads, malware, Ophtek

CopperStealer Malware Shows the Dangers of Illegal Downloads. The world of illegal downloads is a dangerous place to travel to and the emergence of the CopperStealer malware demonstrates why. Ever since the dawn of the world wide web, there have been illegal...