by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 26, 2019 | Cyber Attack, Cyber Security, email security, Hackers, Hacking, malicious code, Ophtek, Ransomware, Security, Security Threats
The terminology used to describe various hacks and security threats usually includes the terms malware, ransomware and virus, but what exactly are these? It can get a little confusing when discussing the various security concerns that are floating around and this...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 19, 2019 | Cyber Security, Free WiFi, Hackers, Ophtek, PC Security, WiFi
Most public spaces from coffee shops through to shopping malls now contain some form of public WiFi, but are these public networks 100% safe to use? When your office based employees connect to the internet, they’re making this connection through your own network. And...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 12, 2019 | Ophtek, upgrade, Windows 10, Windows 7 support
Support for Windows 7 is coming to a close with Microsoft retiring the operating system in January 2020, so it’s finally time to upgrade to Windows 10. Mainstream support for Windows 7 ended in January 2015, but extended support has continued and ensured that the OS...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 5, 2019 | Backup, Ophtek, PC Security, Updates, Windows vulnerability, zero-day
Zero-day vulnerabilities are frequently referenced in regards to PC security, but it’s also a term which most PC users will be completely unaware of. Any vulnerability that is present in your organization’s IT network poses a significant danger to the security of your...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 26, 2019 | Donate, E-waste, Ophtek, PACE, recycle, refurbish
Most organizations are on board with reducing their carbon footprint, but when it comes to dealing with e-waste then there’s real proof this is an issue. E-waste is, as the name suggests, any electronic product with a power lead or battery that needs disposing of....
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 19, 2019 | Cloud, Cloud Backup, Ophtek, Password Security, Security
Cloud storage and infrastructure is the way forwards for organizations due to the massive range of benefits it offers, but how secure is your cloud? Security is the single most important factor when it comes to an organization’s IT operations, so it’s essential that...
