by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 18, 2019 | anti malware, disable employee access, email security, IT Best Practices, Ophtek, Password Security, Safety, Security, Security Threats, two factor
Cyber-crime remains a major threat to any organization that works with IT, but the basics of IT security are often the best way to counter this threat. It’s difficult to avoid the fact that cyber-attacks are reaching record levels. IT systems are less secure than ever...
by Ophtek, LLC | May 28, 2019 | Hackers, Hacking, malware, Ophtek, Password Security, PC Security, Security
A hacked network is a disaster for any organization, so keeping things secure is vital. However, sometimes things go wrong and you need to know what to do. Your IT operations are supported by your IT network, so, if it gets hacked, there’s every chance that all those...
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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 16, 2018 | email links, Password Security, Phishing, Phishing Email, Security, Security Threats
Thanks to the power of social engineering, phishing remains a powerful method of hacking organizations. Reducing this risk, therefore, is crucial. Phishing has been active since the early days of the internet and, unfortunately, it doesn’t appear to be going anywhere...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 25, 2018 | Cyber Attack, Hacking, malware, Password Security, Phishing, Phishing Email, Ransomware, Security, Security Threats
Phishing is big business for hackers and you can rest assured that it’s a niche they’re keen to exploit, but how do you know when you’re being phished? Kaspersky Lab reported around 246 million phishing attempts being executed in 2017, so it’s fairly clear that...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 18, 2018 | Cyber Attack, email links, Hacking, malware, Password Security, Phishing, Phishing Email, Security
You may think that political parties understand the need for good security, but back in 2016 the DNC suffered a major hack due to phishing emails. Thanks to a sustained attack, Russian hackers were able to infiltrate email accounts of those involved within Hilary...
