Posts By: OptfinITy

If you think security threats only affect Gmail users, think again. All email platforms—including Microsoft Outlook—are frequent targets for cyberattacks. In fact, many of the tactics used by threat actors are the same across platforms, particularly when it comes to malicious attachments. Microsoft has recently announced an important security update: Starting in early July, Outlook… Read more »

Your email and phone are under constant attack—and it’s only getting worse. Most users are still relying on outdated security methods like passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA). Google warns that this simply isn’t enough anymore. 61% of email users have been targeted by scams, and almost every American phone user has experienced scam attempts via… Read more »

Cybersecurity experts are warning about a new phishing attack that’s tricking financial professionals—like CFOs and executives at banks, energy companies, and insurance firms—into installing real software used in a harmful way. What’s Happening? One example pretends to be from Rothschild & Co., offering a “strategic opportunity.” It includes what looks like a job offer or… Read more »

The Threat: Smishing & Vishing Campaigns The FBI has issued an alert that cybercriminals are using text messages and AI-generated voice recordings to impersonate senior U.S. government figures. The goal? To build trust and then trick recipients into clicking malicious links or revealing sensitive data. These actors often claim to be transitioning to a different… Read more »

If you use Google Meet, you may be at risk to a new malicious pop-up attack. A newly identified scam, ClickFix, is a stark reminder that social engineering tactics are still alive and thriving. This threat doesn’t need AI to work; it just needs your trust and a few keyboard shortcuts. What Is ClickFix? ClickFix… Read more »

Google’s new AI Overviews feature is designed to give quick, AI-generated answers to your search queries. While it might seem helpful, it also raises some serious data privacy concerns. How It Works When you search with Google while signed into your account, AI Overviews use your query to generate a summary. But here’s the catch:… Read more »

It might surprise you to hear this, but your email, social media, and bank passwords could be floating around the dark web right now—and criminals can buy them for less than the cost of a dinner out. Yep, just $81 a week is all it takes for cybercriminals to subscribe to a stream of stolen… Read more »

We’ve all been there—you delete a file, thinking you don’t need it, only to realize minutes (or days) later that it was actually important. The good news? If you’re using a Windows PC, there’s a good chance you can get that file back. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you recover accidentally deleted files in… Read more »

A new and serious threat to Android users has been uncovered, and it’s spreading fast. According to a recent report by Integral Ad Science, as many as 2.5 million malicious Android apps are being installed every month, tricking users and hijacking their devices in the background — all while appearing perfectly safe. What’s Happening? This… Read more »

If you’re planning to fly within the U.S. or visit a federal building, starting May 7, 2025, you’ll need a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification. But as that deadline approaches, scammers are on the move. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe. What is a REAL ID? The REAL ID… Read more »