by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 20, 2018 | Network, Password Security, Security, 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 regarding wireless security, ensuring that your wireless network...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 8, 2018 | Cyber Attack, Hacking, Internet of things, IOT, malware, Password Security, Security, Security Threats
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 Bit-defender discovered a new botnet which, although not related, has...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 6, 2018 | IOT, Password Security, Security, Security Threats
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 password in place which is certainly a nice option, but when that...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 30, 2018 | Cyber Attack, Hacking, Internet of things, IOT, malware, Password Security, Security, Security Threats
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 phenomenon and, even though most of your employees will have smart...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 16, 2018 | Internet of things, IOT, Password Security, Security, Security Threats
The Internet of Things (IoT) relates to all those smart devices which can connect to your network and communicate with it, but how do you make the IoT safe? We have smart devices not just at home, but also within our businesses and it’s no surprise to hear that it’s...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 10, 2017 | modem security, Password Security, Security
Your modem provides a gateway to the internet, but this entry point is highly vulnerable to hackers as 60,000 customers of BSNL have discovered. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is an ISP based in New Delhi, India with around 93 million customers, but even with...
