by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 8, 2019 | malware, Ophtek, Panda Malware, Security
One of the biggest threats to data security over the last few years has been crypto-malware. And, as the Panda malware proves, it can be a persistent danger. We may think of pandas as gentle, beautiful creatures but that notion only applies when we’re talking about...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 24, 2019 | Domen, malware, Ophtek, pop ups, Security, Security Threats
There’s only one thing worse than malware: clever malware. If it’s clever then it will to be difficult to detect and remove. And Domen is exactly that. You probably haven’t heard of Domen before, but that’s because it’s a brand new toolkit. And it’s a toolkit which is...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 17, 2019 | Best Practices, cyber attacks, Cyber Security, Data Security, Ophtek, out-of-office, Safety, Security, spam email
If you’ve worked away from the office then it’s likely you’ve set an out-of-office auto-reply on your emails. However, this could be very dangerous. The problem with most out-of-office auto-replies is that they’re usually teeming with sensitive data. And this is data...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 3, 2019 | Ophtek, Password Security, PC Security, Security
Your PC network’s first line of defense is usually a password. But if you’re working with bad passwords then you run the risk of compromising this security. Almost every computer application requires a password to access it. And, in business, these passwords can...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 27, 2019 | Hackers, Ophtek, Rootkit, Security
What’s worse than one piece of malware? Multiple strains of malware. And, when you encounter a rootkit, this is exactly what you’re faced with. Rootkits are a very serious form of malware. They’re not a new method of hacking, they have been present for close to 30...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 20, 2019 | Cyber Security, malware, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats
Malware is well known for infecting systems and causing major problems from the second it’s executed. But certain strains of malware act as an enabler. Security researchers have recently discovered one of these enablers and dubbed it SystemBC. It’s important to stress...
