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Understanding the Basics of Ransomware

Understanding the Basics of Ransomware

by Ophtek, LLC | May 7, 2019 | Ophtek, Phishing, Ransomware, Secure Database, Secure Flashdrive, Secure Website, Security, Updates

Ransomware has been causing trouble for businesses for many years, so it’s clearly a form of hacking which needs greater understanding to avoid its wrath. The name ransomware sounds a little threatening and, as with all hacks, it’s hardly the friendliest of exchanges....
Why are Cloud Networks at Risk of Being Hacked in 2018?

Why are Cloud Networks at Risk of Being Hacked in 2018?

by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 6, 2018 | Cloud, Cloud Backup, Cyber Attack, Hacking, IT Mistakes, Phishing, Secure Database, Security

  Cloud networks are the most important newcomers to storage and networking in a long, long time, but why are cloud networks at risk of being hacked in 2018? With cloud network revenue set to hit $228 billion in 2019, it’s clear to see that cloud networks have...
Scottish Brewery Hit by the Dharma Ransomware

Scottish Brewery Hit by the Dharma Ransomware

by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 23, 2018 | Dharma, email security, Phishing, Phishing Email, Ransomware, Security

Ransomware continues to cause chaos for organizations with the latest story to hit the news concerning a Scottish brewery infected by the Dharma ransomware. While it has been reported that ransomware attacks have fallen by 30% in the last 12 months, the fact remains...
How Do You Reduce the Risk of Phishing Attacks?

How Do You Reduce the Risk of Phishing Attacks?

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...
The Basics of How Phishing Works

The Basics of How Phishing Works

by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 9, 2018 | email links, Phishing, Phishing Email, Security, Security Threats

You’ve read the headlines and you may even have been a victim of phishing, but what is it and how does it work? Phishing is a highly dangerous form of hacking which can compromise sensitive data and cause significant disruption to the running of a business. One of the...
High Profile Organizations that Have Been Phished

High Profile Organizations that Have Been Phished

by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 2, 2018 | Cyber Attack, Hacking, malware, Phishing, Phishing Email, Ransomware, Security, Security Threats

Phishing is now so prevalent and sophisticated that even the biggest organizations on the planet are likely to be duped by phishing scams. Immunity from such attacks is a difficult privilege to secure, so any organization that wants to remain productive needs to...
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