by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 19, 2019 | business router, Ophtek, Password Security, Security, Security Threats
A business router can help support your entire workforce and customer base, so keeping it secure is crucial. But how do you make sure it’s extra safe? Small to medium businesses need computer networks to stay connected. They can be used to share resources, engage with...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 12, 2019 | Ophtek, Password Security, Security, Security Threats
We use passwords for so many different services and websites that we often resort to using the same password. But this approach is very dangerous. Think about it for a second. If your one and only password is compromised then every account you use is at risk. This...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 29, 2019 | Cloud, Cloud Backup, Cloud Storage, Ophtek, Password Security, Security, Security Threats
Cloud computing is seen as the future of IT, but concerns regarding its security remain. A case in point is the Freedom Healthcare Staffing leak. Compromised data is always associated with various dangers and problems, but these are always magnified when the data at...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 22, 2019 | Data Security, Internet, malware, Ophtek, Security
Each time that malware evolves it becomes more dangerous. And our data becomes less secure. A case in point is the Reductor malware. We’re used to malware being used to download malicious files and open up remote access to infected PCs, but Reductor is different. It’s...
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 15, 2019 | cookies, Ophtek, Security, Tracking
We’ve all seen a pop up on a website which asks you to accept cookies. And we tend to click yes. But do we know what we’re agreeing to? Cookies have been part of the internet since the dawn of the world wide web, but most internet users are unclear on what they are....
by Ophtek, LLC | Oct 8, 2019 | malware, Ophtek, Panda Malware, Security
One of the biggest threats to data security over the last few years has been crypto-malware. And, as the Panda malware proves, it can be a persistent danger. We may think of pandas as gentle, beautiful creatures but that notion only applies when we’re talking about...
