by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 29, 2014 | Security
The sophisticated Wiper malware which was launched against Sony Pictures does exactly what it sounds like: wipes anything and everything from systems. “Wiper” uses a malicious set of attacks: Wipe out all information held on hard disks Reboot...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 11, 2014 | Office IT, Security
With more regulatory commissions requiring encryption and privacy being a hot topic, it’s important to understand what encryption is and whether you need it. Encryption is nothing new; in fact, it was used thousands of years ago during the ancient times...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 7, 2014 | Office IT, Security
We use the Internet for almost everything from email to banking. Lets review how two factor authentication works and how it can protect you. How does one ensure that their accounts are being kept safe at any point without risk of theft? The truth is, the world...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 21, 2014 | Office IT, Security
Flash is common enough to be a prime target for malware. A new Adobe Flash exploit has been found allowing criminals to run malicious code. Flash is susceptible to tampered files used to display multimedia, videos and animations while you are browsing the...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 14, 2014 | Network, Security
Cryptowall can bring your business to a screeching halt. Here is how you can protect yourself against what’s becoming the most malicious malware of 2014. You don’t need to end up in trouble. We’ve outlined some very important guidelines on what to...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 11, 2014 | Network, Office IT, Security
Cryptowall, Cryptolocker and Cryptodefence; all malware looking to hold your computer ransom. Here’s what you need to know about these viruses. Cryptowall is one of the worst malwares out there that can maliciously encrypt your network and system files,...
