Apple recently announced back-to-back updates for iOS and Safari operating systems where an attacker could take control of your iPhone or Mac devices. Both updates address major security vulnerabilities, one which allows an application to execute arbitrary code on your device, giving them control of your device while the second one is in the component… Read more »
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Chinese made cell phone equipment could disrupt U.S. nuclear arsenal communications
In 2017 the Chinese Government was offering to spend $100 million to build an ornate Chinese Garden at the National Arboretum in Washington DC. It would include temples, pavilions, and a 70-foot white pagoda. Sounds like a great way to attract tourists, right? Well, the U.S. counterintelligence did some digging and found some red flags…. Read more »
Cisco Reveals Cyberattack
Cisco Systems, the maker of some of the worlds most complex networking equipment recently suffered a hacking attack. Except, it wasn’t done via computer. Vishing or voice phishing is a type of cyberattack where malicious actors use phone calls in attempt to collect confidential information from their targets. Cisco believes the attack was conducted by… Read more »
Apple is creating a new lockdown mode
Did you hear? Apple is coming out with a new feature that will be beneficial for all Apple users. It’s not your average Apple feature that fixes bugs or extends your battery life a little longer. It’s designed to protect your device from advanced hacking and targeted spyware. Some of these protections include blocking attachments… Read more »
Have you received a text saying you were exposed to COVID-19 and you need to get a test?
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 »
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 »
OptfinITy Announces 20th Year in Business
Springfield, VA Release Date: May 2, 2022 OptfinITy is proud to announce its 20th anniversary as the DC Area’s leading managed service provider. On May 2, 2002, OptfinITy was incorporated in Falls Church, VA. “My vision was to deliver enterprise IT solutions to small to medium size organizations,” said Michael Drobnis, CEO of… 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 »