by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 13, 2020 | Ophtek, patches, PC Security, Windows vulnerability, Zerologon
Microsoft may be one of the leading names in PC technology, but hackers have recently exposed their Zerologon vulnerability. A vulnerability is a flaw within a PC which can be exploited and used to gain access to the PC in question. These vulnerabilities can be found...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 6, 2020 | botnets, fileless malware, malvertising, malware, Ophtek, Ransomware, spyware
The world of malware is a complex one due to the sheer variety of forms it can take. And it’s these differences which make it difficult to deal with. The term malware is generally used as an all-encompassing term to describe a piece of malicious software. But, over...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 29, 2020 | Best Practices, Data Security, Data Storage, disk cleanup, Hacking, IT Efficiency, Ophtek, PC Tips, PC Tools, Speed
We live in a high speed age which allows us to be more productive than ever, but if anything can throw a wrench in the works it’s a slow PC. The experience of a slow and sluggish PC is one that everyone is familiar with. And dealing with this frustration never gets...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 15, 2020 | ATM Attack, malware, Ophtek, Security
We all use ATMs on a regular basis and are well aware of the need for security when using them. But what happens when the manufacturer gets hacked? The number of malware attacks and infections in 2020 are, as ever, exceptionally high. With Kaspersky blocking...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 8, 2020 | Graphics Card, hardware, New PC, Ophtek, Processor, RAM
The sheer range of PCs available makes choosing a new one very difficult. But in business there’s no time to waste, so you need to know what to look for. Take a look at the spec sheets for two different PCs in the same price range and you’ll notice something: no two...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 1, 2020 | Ophtek, patches, printer vulnerability, Security, Security Threats, Updates, upgrade
The importance of installing updates and patches should never be underestimated. However, did you know that even these are not 100% secure? Microsoft knows a thing or two about computers, but this doesn’t mean they are immune from mistakes and flaws. Accordingly, they...
