by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 8, 2019 | malware, Ophtek, Panda Malware, Security
Panda Malware Continues to Thrive and Make Money. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 24, 2019 | Domen, malware, Ophtek, pop ups, Security, Security Threats
New Domen Malware is Highly Advanced and Dangerous. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 17, 2019 | Best Practices, cyber attacks, Cyber Security, Data Security, Ophtek, out-of-office, Safety, Security, spam email
Out-of-Office Auto-Replies: A Major Threat to Security. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 3, 2019 | Ophtek, Password Security, PC Security, Security
Don’t Make these Password Mistakes. 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....
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 27, 2019 | Hackers, Ophtek, Rootkit, Security
What are the Dangers of Rootkits? 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,...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 20, 2019 | Cyber Security, malware, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats
Windows Hit by New Enabler Malware. 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...
