by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 12, 2014 | Security
With over 1 billion users, YouTube is one of the most visited sites on the web, but its incredible popularity is also drawing in criminals and viruses. Cyber criminals are always looking for new ways to exploit popular platforms, and YouTube is not an exception....
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 23, 2014 | Security, Services, Software
Malware not only steals your personal data, but can also hijack your system and network resources to work on things you don’t approve of. Bitcoin and other forms of cryptocurrencies have skyrocketed in popularity in recent months. The cryptocurrency craze isn’t...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 19, 2014 | Security, Software
A fairly new CryptoLocker malware has been spreading via Yahoo Messenger, and if you’re infected it may cost you a fortune to retrieve your own data. Look Before You Jump, Steer Clear of YOURS.JPG.exe The CryptoLocker ransomware has been wreaking havoc among many...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 8, 2014 | Security, Services
The bottom line for when it comes to personal security on the internet is you must take care of it yourself. Many .com companies will make lofty promises of keeping your private data secured, but when things go bust they don’t take responsibility when your account is...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 5, 2014 | Security, Software
Windows 8 users need to be aware that Bing will record system commands inputted locally. This is a big problem for businesses (and even individuals) if the commands are unique and track-able, as the commands are publicly displayed for anyone using the Bing via the...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 22, 2014 | Security, Software
The debate about which internet browser is the best has essentially ended. Personal preferences aside, the consensus among most casual users as well as developers is that Chrome, the Google-backed browser, is number one (for the time being). Why should you pick...
