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...
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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Aug 4, 2020 | Hacking, Ophtek, Phishing, Phishing Email, Security Threats, social engineering
How to Protect Yourself against Social Engineering. Hackers thrive upon deception and the result of this endeavor is social engineering. It’s a powerful tactic and one you need to protect yourself from. Social engineering has been used to deploy attacks such as...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 7, 2020 | extensions, Ophtek, Security, Security Threats
Major Spyware Risks Found Within Google Chrome Add-ons. 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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 14, 2020 | Ophtek, Security, Security Threats, Software, Software Security Patches, Updates
Make Sure Your Software is Updated and Secure. It’s vital, if you want your PC to remain safe and secure, to install all software updates and patches. The alternative is, of course, that you get hacked. Now, no one wants their PC to get hacked. The fallout from...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 7, 2020 | anti malware, Cyber Attack, Cyber Security, Hackers, malicious websites, Plugins, Security Threats
Government Websites Compromised in Armenia. You would like to think that governments know a thing or two about cyber security. But a recent hack in Armenia has proved otherwise. European security experts ESET have confirmed that numerous websites belonging to...
