by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 20, 2021 | Internet of things, IOT, IoT Attacks, Ophtek, Security
Five Internet of Things Security Tips You Need to Know. The Internet of Things (IoT) has redefined our concept of connectivity and what IT can achieve. But with these advances comes the need for unique security. Thanks to the IoT it is now possible for organizations...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 26, 2021 | Cyber Security, Data Security, Defender, Ophtek, PC Security, Security, Windows Defender
Windows Defender Needs Defending. You would like to think that your security software keeps you secure and, on the whole, it will. But there is the chance it could be turned against you. One of the most trusted anti-malware tools is Microsoft’s Windows Defender app....
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 19, 2021 | Covid Scams, Hacking, malware, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats
Online COVID-19 Scams to Be Aware of. COVID-19 has changed the way we live our lives and, not surprisingly, hackers are trying to take advantage of the fear factor behind the virus. No aspect of life is off-limits to a hacker; if they can turn a situation to...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 5, 2021 | Hacking, Ophtek, Phishing, Phishing Email, Security, Security Threats, Tax Scams
Beware of Online Tax Scams. Many of us will have started preparing our tax returns and hackers are well aware of this. Therefore, it pays to be aware of the numerous online tax scams. Nobody likes completing tax returns due to the vast amount of data involved....
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 29, 2020 | Hacking, malware, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats
Five Signs That You’ve Been Hacked. Having your organization’s network breached is a major cyber disaster, so identifying a breach quickly is crucial. But how do you know you’ve been hacked? Protecting your organizations networks and data is essential, but with...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 1, 2020 | Ophtek, Password Security, Passwork Checkup, Security
Google’s Password Checkup Aims to Secure Your Passwords. Passwords are crucial in IT security and will remain relevant for the near future. But Google’s Password Checkup shows there’s always room for improvement. We all have a long list of passwords that we...