by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 27, 2020 | Kaspersky, malware, Ophtek, Security, Trojans
Removing malware threats from your PC is the simplest way to keep it safe from the attentions of hackers. But what happens when you can’t delete it? Anti-malware software is fantastic at providing you with a means of removing malware from a PC. It can quickly scan...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 15, 2020 | ATM Attack, malware, Ophtek, Security
We all use ATMs on a regular basis and are well aware of the need for security when using them. But what happens when the manufacturer gets hacked? The number of malware attacks and infections in 2020 are, as ever, exceptionally high. With Kaspersky blocking...
by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 1, 2020 | Ophtek, patches, printer vulnerability, Security, Security Threats, Updates, upgrade
The importance of installing updates and patches should never be underestimated. However, did you know that even these are not 100% secure? Microsoft knows a thing or two about computers, but this doesn’t mean they are immune from mistakes and flaws. Accordingly, they...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 18, 2020 | Cloud, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats
Education is a crucial element of society, so attacks on this sector are very attractive to hackers. And this is why they are now targeting universities. Universities, of course, are huge organizations packed full of students and tutors. As a result, these groups...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 11, 2020 | Ophtek, Security, Security Threats, spear phishing, Twitter
Even the biggest tech companies are at risk of having their networks breached. Twitter, with 330 million users, is huge, but far from immune from hackers. A recent spear phishing attack on Twitter managed to generate headlines around the world and seriously disrupt...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 7, 2020 | extensions, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats
Google’s Chrome is the most widely used browser on the internet, but this dominance also makes it a major target for hackers. The popularity of Chrome means that it’s a vital asset for PC users and this applies to both domestic and business settings. One of the major...
