by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 23, 2016 | Security
We’re all used to creating and remember passwords when working with sensitive data, but could Google make the password a thing of the past? Passwords are essential when it comes to working with PCs due to the amount of confidential data that they may contain and...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 9, 2016 | Security
Cloud computing allows you to run programs and store data on the internet and is a world away from the traditional method of physical installs and servers. It offers flexibility, enhances collaboration and reduces overheads, but many businesses are wary of cloud...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 25, 2016 | Security
Email security is a crucial focus for your business, but as it offers a gateway into your systems you need to understand how to keep it secure. If your email security is below standard then you’re opening up your network and sensitive data to the mercy of malicious...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 13, 2016 | Security, Uncategorized
We all know that trojan viruses are the masters of stealth when infecting systems, but the GlassRAT Trojan may just be the stealthiest trojan yet. We’re constantly advised to be on our guard against ‘zero day vulnerabilities’ which are brand new viruses that attack...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 2, 2015 | Security
Malware is generally viewed as a nasty virus which causes nothing but chaos. However, a new piece of malware called Linux.Wifatch seems to improve security. Usually the preserve of security breaches and data privacy concerns, malware is mostly in the news for...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 28, 2015 | Security
Several weeks ago, Lenovo was found to be preloading spyware onto their laptops; now it’s been discovered they’re loading spyware onto their Thinkpads. Yes, Lenovo has certainly disgruntled a whole new sector of customers. And what with the Thinkpad range being...
