Did you recently see a friend or family member that had Covid? Was your child exposed to Covid at school? If your answer is yes, then it makes sense to believe that text you received saying you were exposed to Covid is legit. What you don’t know is that text you received may be a… Read more »
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How can you make your passcodes more secure?
How many of your accounts have the same passcodes? Probably more than you’d like to admit. Each time you use the same password you put each one of those accounts at risk. Creating long unique passwords for all your accounts is the best way to minimize that risk. It is recommended that you use a… Read more »
Did you know your personal information can be tracked by your Wi-Fi signal?
Could you be providing people around you with your personal information and not really know it? You probably are. A security researcher sat outside a coffee shop and was able to read individuals’ current location; and even past locations, including but not limited to the gym they go to, their job, and even their home…. Read more »
Do you know how to spot a PayPal phishing email?
Have you received an email from a payment service that looks like this? At a glance, it looks like a legitimate email containing an invoice. However, a closer look will uncover a host of discrepancies that reveal this email to be a real phishing attempt received by someone here at OptfinITy. These discrepancies are not… Read more »
The 5 best ways to repurpose your old Android
Do you have an old Android phone and you don’t know what to do with it? Maybe you’re thinking about storing it in a drawer, selling it, or trading it in. Whether your phone is too old to warrant a high trade-in value, or if you’re just interested in trade-in alternatives, continue reading to learn… Read more »
Top 3 Technology Tips you can Implement this Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! Earth Day marks a time where people reflect on what they’re doing to keep our planet clean and thriving. Whether you compost, recycle, take short showers, or drive electric, take the day to reflect on what you’ve done to help the environment, as well as other ways you can make a difference…. Read more »
7 Gmail Tricks you can Start Using today
An astounding number of people use Gmail to send and receive emails. In fact, Gmail accounts for 1.8 billion active email accounts. If you’re part of that 1.8 billon, you may not be familiar with all the platform has to offer. To learn how to best customize and optimize your Gmail experience, read below to… Read more »
Last minute filers: Watch out for these scams this tax season
If you’re like many Americans, you may not have finished filing your taxes yet, and you know that the April 18th deadline is quickly approaching. Many hackers prey on last-minute filers to take advantage of people’s haste, hoping to gain sensitive information from anxious users. Hackers use a variety of phishing methods to encourage people… Read more »
Is technology included in your spring-cleaning routine?
Spring marks a time of regrowth and change, and many take this season as an opportunity to tidy up their house or apartment. However, Spring is also a good time to remember to clean up your technology and cyber footprint. Throughout the year, people widen their cyber footprint by doing things like paying bills, shopping,… Read more »
Are you sure it’s safe to scan that QR Code?
QR codes are everywhere these days. From restaurant tables to Super Bowl ads, their range of uses and applications has boomed since the onset of the pandemic. As usual, cybercriminals have taken note. The FBI has warned consumers that hackers are now creating malicious QR codes designed to trick unsuspecting scanners into giving away banking… Read more »