by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 25, 2020 | Network, Ophtek, remote workers, Security, Security Threats
Advances in technology have created an environment where clocking in at the office is no longer required. But remote working is not without security risks. Remote working is on the rise with many organizations offering this option to their employees. The benefits of...
by Ophtek, LLC | Feb 18, 2020 | Ophtek, Phishing, Phishing Email, Security, Security Threats
The coronavirus is the latest health scare to be spreading across the globe. Hackers, as clever as ever, are using this fear to spread malware. Hackers are innovative criminals and are constantly on the lookout for exploits. Sometimes these are software...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 14, 2020 | malware, Network, Ophtek, Ransomware, Security, Security Threats
We’ve all had to boot into safe mode on our PCs at some point and you would assume it’s a safe environment. But the Snatch malware is proving otherwise. Safe mode is a configuration mode that you can request your PC to boot into at startup. In safe mode, your PC will...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 17, 2019 | Chrome, Google, Ophtek, Plugins, Security
Google’s Chrome browser is a popular browser and one that it is relatively secure. But it can be made even safer with the correct plugins. It’s estimated that over half of all web traffic goes through Chrome browsers and this popularity is down to its innovation and...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 10, 2019 | Hacking, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats, WordPress
WordPress is a popular platform for building websites, but this popularity has made it a target for hackers. And it’s now being used to launch hacks. It’s estimated that around 75 million websites use WordPress as the backbone for their content. But not even the...
by Ophtek, LLC | Dec 3, 2019 | Internet, Online Security, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats
Browsing online is a part of almost everyone’s daily routine, but the web can be a dangerous place. Therefore, you need to know how to browse online safely. Malware, ransomware and viruses are just three of the nasty surprises you can find lurking online. These all...
