by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 25, 2026 | ACR Stealer, ClickFix, cyber attacks, error message, malware-as-a-service, Password Security
Your passwords are being stolen straight from your browser. A new wave of cyberattacks has hit the internet which specifically targets the passwords, files and login details you have stored inside your web browser. Microsoft has revealed that there’s been a...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 31, 2026 | cybersecurity, Google Password Mgr., Multifactor Authentication, Office IT, password protection, Password Security, Security
One of the biggest security risks facing organizations is weak password habits. Therefore, it’s crucial that you know what these are and how to fix them. We all use passwords on a daily basis, from logging onto our PCs through to accessing internal databases...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 28, 2023 | Ophtek, password manager, Password Security, Passwork Checkup, strong passwords
A password is one of the simplest and strongest ways to deliver high-strength IT security, but it’s also one which has the potential to cause great damage. We use passwords on such a regular basis that their presence has become the norm. Logging onto your PC in the...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 7, 2023 | Hackers, LastPass, Ophtek, password manager, Password Security, Security, strong passwords
What exactly happened when LastPass, a password manager service, found itself at the center of a data breach? And what does this mean for your passwords? Password managers provide a convenient service, one where complex passwords can be generated instantly and then,...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 20, 2022 | download privileges, Ophtek, Password Security, Phishing, shut down pc, Updates
It’s impossible for a PC to be 100% secure, but there’s nothing to stop you strengthening the defenses of your PC. With cyberattacks on small businesses at an all-time high, there’s never been a more important time to strengthen your PC’s security. However, as ever,...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 2, 2022 | attachments, Backup, Data Security, Hackers, Ophtek, Password Security
Almost all cyber-attacks are due a common denominator: a mistake. We aren’t perfect, of course, but we can limit number of IT security mistakes we make. Working on a PC is far from straightforward and, as a result, the sheer number of complex routines you must work...
