by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 18, 2018 | Cyber Attack, email links, Hacking, malware, Password Security, Phishing, Phishing Email, Security
How Did the DNC Get Hacked by Phishing Emails in 2016? 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 14, 2018 | Backup, Backup and Recovery, Encryption, Password Security, Security
5 Best Ways to Secure Your Backups. Data backups are crucial when it comes to protecting your data; it’s even more important to ensure that your backups are kept secure and available. For many people, having data backed up is enough. However, what they fail to...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 20, 2018 | Network, Password Security, Security, wireless network
The Best Practices for Protecting Your Wireless Network. Small and mid sized organizations find wireless networks an essential tool in running their business, but they come with a significant risk attached. And with news reports delivering nothing but bad news...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 8, 2018 | Cyber Attack, Hacking, Internet of things, IOT, malware, Password Security, Security, Security Threats
Hide ‘N Seek Botnet Threatens the Internet of Things. The Internet of Things (IoT) has a new security threat and this time it uses peer-to-peer communication to spread, infect and compromise devices. In January 2018, security researchers working for...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 6, 2018 | IOT, Password Security, Security, Security Threats
Default Passwords: The Biggest Weakness in IoT Security. Passwords have always been one of the simplest security methods, but the presence of default passwords in the IoT (Internet of Things) is very dangerous. Many IoT devices come set up with a default...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 30, 2018 | Cyber Attack, Hacking, Internet of things, IOT, malware, Password Security, Security, Security Threats
Creating a Culture of Security in the Internet of Things. Hackers aren’t the only threat to the security of your organization’s Internet of Things (IoT), your employees can be just as culpable for security risks. Let’s face it, the IoT is a relatively new...
