by Ophtek, LLC | May 5, 2014 | Internet, Security, Software
A zero day exploit affecting Internet Explorer 6 through 11 has been discovered which allows an attacker to execute code and install malicious software. Security firm Fire Eye has recently released the details of how this attack works. Internet Explorer accounts for...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 26, 2014 | Security, Software
A recent Windows 7 update meant to make the transition from Windows 7 to Windows 8 easier has been causing systems to freeze up according to many user accounts online. Microsoft released this update on April 22nd as KB2952664. There have been updates in the past...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 15, 2014 | Internet, Security
The OpenSSL bug known as Heartbleed has affected thousands of websites worldwide, even some common ones you use everyday. Mashable has done a terrific job of compiling a list of sites that have been affected, patches and more importantly the sites you should change...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 8, 2014 | Internet, Security
A major bug has been found in the popular OpenSSL library used by thousands of online merchants, email providers and banks. The bug allows anyone on the internet to read a user’s private information while it is being sent back and forth to the website. A...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 8, 2014 | Security, Software, Uncategorized
Windows XP has officially been retired by Microsoft but does that mean you can safely continue running it at home or at the office? A report put out by security firm F-Secure has recently highlighted some ways to stay somewhat safe while continuing to run the...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 6, 2014 | Internet, Office IT, Office Network, Repairs and Upgrades, Security, Services
Recently, it was discovered that several hundred thousand routers fell victim to a hijacking scheme that could become a prevalent problem to many internet users worldwide. The attack, dubbed as a ‘small office/home office (SOHO) pharming campaign,’ was targeting...
