The FBI recently issued a warning to the private industry providing information and guidance on the LockerGoga and MegaCortex Ransomware. LockerGoga and MegaCortex are ransomware infections that target the company by compromising the network and encrypting all devices. When the network is compromised, the perpetrator be residents of the network for months before they release… Read more »
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Have you been caught watching porn?
If you haven’t received an email accusing you of watching pornography, consider yourself lucky—but be on alert. A familiar scam with a new twist is making the rounds, and it’s designed to exploit fear and embarrassment to steal your money. This scam often begins with data from a previous breach, where emails and associated passwords… Read more »
ASAE Exhibition And Party Pack Prize Winner
It’s December and that means OptfinITy once again exhibited and attended the ASAE technology conference. More than 1,000 industry professionals, associations and non-profit organizations come together to examine how technology impacts the association industry on December 3rd and 4th at the DC Convention Center. As one of the leading providers of technology and cybersecurity solutions… Read more »
Why End-users should not have administrator access
The Importance of Limiting Administrative Access In today’s day of cyber attacks, viruses, and ransomware, business owners and executives are always asking: What can we do to limit our exposure? An Industry Standard: Restrict Administrative Access One of the easiest recommendations we provide—and a widely recognized industry standard—is to never allow end-users to have administrative… Read more »
100k People Tricked by Fake IRS Website
Beware of Fake IRS Websites: Over 100,000 People Targeted in Recent Phishing Scam This past summer, a large-scale phishing campaign exploited fake IRS websites to target over 100,000 individuals worldwide. Researchers from Akamai, a cloud security solutions provider, uncovered that the threat actors operated the campaign for more than two months, using hundreds of deceptive… Read more »
Smartphone Users Advised Not to Use Public USB Charging Stations
Have you ever traveled before with a phone lower on power and tried one of those “free” USB charging stations? According to a recent report, it turns out the convenient USB power charging stations found in airports and malls may come with a cost. Officials are warning that travelers should be wary of using USB… Read more »
Is Your Organization’s IT Infrastructure Up-To-Par?
Having a solid IT infrastructure is the absolute bare minimum if you want your organization to grow and prosper in the 21st century. With the technology age in full swing, organizations that don’t adapt and implement the latest technologies will be left in the dust. A recent entrepreneur.com article lists a few areas that business… Read more »
Vishing Scam Costs Large Energy Company $243,000
Elaborate phishing scams are already a massive problem that continue to cost organizations thousands of dollars as a result of employees clicking on malicious links or sending money to someone claiming to be their boss. Thanks to technological advances in AI, there is a new threat to look out for, vishing (voice phishing), that allows… Read more »
OptfinITy Named 2019 Best in Business Finalist
OptfinITy, the DC area’s leading IT provider for small businesses and non-profit associations announced today that the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce has named OptfinITy as a 2019 Best in Business Finalist. This annual event recognizes companies who set themselves apart as leaders in the area. OptfinITy believes there is more to running a business than… Read more »
OptfinITy CEO Michael Drobnis to give cybersecurity presentation at the annual Fairfax County Small Business Forum
The Washington DC Metropolitan area’s leading managed IT service provider’s President and CEO will be presenting a cybersecurity presentation at this year’s Fairfax County Small Business Forum. The presentation will be from 10AM-10:50AM and will cover a variety of topics ranging from how to spot a phishing email to how to secure your organization and… Read more »
