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...
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...
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...
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...
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 companies will make lofty promises of keeping your private data secured, but when things go bust they don’t take responsibility when your account...
