by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 6, 2018 | bitcoin, cryptocurrency, Hacking, Security, Security Threats
Hackers are now infecting websites in order to take control of your PC’s processor and help power the resource heavy activity of cryptocurrency mining. Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, have been generating countless headlines in the last year due to the huge values...
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 15, 2018 | Flash Drive, Secure Flashdrive, Security
USB flash drives remain a crucial piece of kit when it comes to PC storage, so it’s important that you know what to look for when choosing a new one. With more and more data involved in our day to day business, storage of this data is a highly important factor for...
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 | Mar 6, 2018 | Company Updates, Cyber Attack, Hacking, Internet of things, IOT, Security, Security Threats
The Internet of Things (IoT) has many security concerns, but perhaps one of the most pressing worries is that IoT devices can be easily hacked for just a few dollars. A group of elite hackers have recently demonstrated the ease with which a hardware hack can be...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 27, 2018 | Hacking, Internet of things, IOT, Network, Security, Security Threats
The Internet of Things (IoT) is amazing, but it’s not perfect and, in particular, there are plenty of security vulnerabilities that you need to know about. You can barely move without bumping into an IoT device now and, whilst this allows you to be more productive, it...
