by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 18, 2022 | Antivirus, Compatability, Default Browser, New PC, Ophtek, Power Options, Updates
An organization which keeps on top of productivity will regularly replace PCs which have become outdated. But what are the best ways to set up a new PC?A new PC should instantly bring a boost to productivity to its user, but there’s always room for improvement. The...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jan 11, 2022 | Hackers, malicious code, Ophtek, solid state drive (SSD), Updates
A new strain of malware has been developed which allows threats to be delivered to an inaccessible area of a solid state drive (SSD).\ The attack in question is not currently active, but the possibility of this attack has been modeled and proved successful by a group...
by Ophtek, LLC | Nov 2, 2021 | antivirus software, malicious links, malicious websites, malware, Ophtek, Updates, YouTube
YouTube is one of the most popular destinations online thanks to the entertainment it offers. But where there are lots of people, there are always hackers. Close to 43% of internet users visit YouTube at least once a month, so this is a significant amount of traffic....
by Ophtek, LLC | Jul 19, 2021 | attachments, email links, malware, Ophtek, Updates, Windows PC
Login credentials are a sure-fire way to protect your IT systems. But hackers are now using a new piece of malware to steal them from your organization. User ID / Password combinations have been a cornerstone of IT security since the earliest days of computers....
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 22, 2021 | Cyber Security, Data Security, Ophtek, Password Security, Two Factor Authentication, Updates
Passwords are one of the most common security measures, but they’re still considered a risk. And 26 million stolen passwords have just been found. We all use passwords on a regular basis throughout our working day. Logging on to remote servers and online platforms all...
by Ophtek, LLC | Jun 8, 2021 | Apostle, Cyber Security, malware, Ophtek, Ransomware, Updates
Ransomware is a highly destructive form of malware, but it turns out that it can also provide the perfect cover for disk wiping malware. The pitfalls of becoming a victim of ransomware are well documented. And, as such, the term ransomware is one that strikes fear...
