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 | Aug 4, 2020 | Hacking, Ophtek, Phishing, Phishing Email, Security Threats, 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 the Coronavirus malware and the recent attack on...
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...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 14, 2020 | Ophtek, Security, Security Threats, Software, Software Security Patches, Updates
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 such a scenario can only spell disaster for a...
by Ophtek, LLC | Apr 7, 2020 | anti malware, Cyber Attack, Cyber Security, Hackers, malicious websites, Plugins, Security Threats
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 the Armenian government have been targeted and...
by Ophtek, LLC | Mar 10, 2020 | Ophtek, Security Threats, SMS Authentication, Two Factor Authentication
SMS is one of the most popular ways to confirm two-factor authorization. Accordingly, it’s been adopted by countless organizations. But is it secure? Two-factor authorization is one of the simplest ways to maximize security. Instead of, for example, simply entering a...
