Understanding the Basics of Botnet Attacks

by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 3, 2020 | botnets, Hackers, Online Security, Ophtek, PC Maintenance, Security, Updates

Understanding the Basics of Botnet Attacks. The internet has connected us to each other in a way we would have thought impossible a few decades ago. But these massed connections can be very dangerous. The beauty of the internet is that one PC can connect to another PC...

The Malware That Cannot Be Deleted

by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 27, 2020 | Kaspersky, malware, Ophtek, Security, Trojans

  The Malware That Cannot Be Deleted. 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...

ATM Manufacturer Rocked by Malware Attack

by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 15, 2020 | ATM Attack, malware, Ophtek, Security

  ATM Manufacturer Rocked by Malware Attack. 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,...

Microsoft Printers Patch Exposed as Vulnerable

by Ophtek, LLC | Sep 1, 2020 | Ophtek, patches, printer vulnerability, Security, Security Threats, Updates, upgrade

  Microsoft Printers Patch Exposed as Vulnerable. 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...

Universities Hit by Cloud Computing Malware

by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 18, 2020 | Cloud, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats

  Universities Hit by Cloud Computing Malware. 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...

Twitter Learns a Lesson in Spear Phishing

by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 11, 2020 | Ophtek, Security, Security Threats, spear phishing, Twitter

  Twitter Learns a Lesson in Spear Phishing. 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...