by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 26, 2019 | Cyber Attack, Cyber Security, email security, Hackers, Hacking, malicious code, Ophtek, Ransomware, Security, Security Threats
What is the Difference Between Malware, Ransomware and a Virus? 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 19, 2019 | Cyber Security, Free WiFi, Hackers, Ophtek, PC Security, WiFi
Is Public WiFi Safe to Use? 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 12, 2019 | Ophtek, upgrade, Windows 10, Windows 7 support
Why It’s Time to Finally Upgrade to Windows 10? 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 5, 2019 | Backup, Ophtek, PC Security, Updates, Windows vulnerability, zero-day
What are Zero-Day Vulnerabilities? 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 26, 2019 | Donate, E-waste, Ophtek, PACE, recycle, refurbish
The Growing Problem of E-Waste. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 19, 2019 | Cloud, Cloud Backup, Ophtek, Password Security, Security
The Biggest Cloud Security Mistakes You Can Make. 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...
