Thanksgiving has passed and the holiday shopping season is officially here, and if you’re like a lot of people, you’ll be doing a lot of your shopping online. It is important, however, to beware of malicious copycat websites and emails advertising deals that appear to be too good to pass up. A recent CNET article… Read more »
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Tips on keeping your data safe while traveling
The holiday season is once again upon us and for many that means lots of traveling. This also means, of course, that everyone’s technology will be traveling with them. Unfortunately, the holiday season is a special time for hackers as well, as many people’s devices are outside of their secure office and home networks. A… Read more »
A 5-year-old flaw found in certain IoT devices is being exploited by botnet BCUMUPnP
It is becoming increasingly common for people to have their home devices interconnected via Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) due to the added convenience it brings to completing daily tasks such as dimming the lights or picking your playlist while you clean the house. Unfortunately, many people remain unaware of the dangers of not securing… Read more »
OptfinITy is proud to again sponsor the annual Police & Fire Fighters Tribute
OptfinITy was pleased to be a part of a great program that honored various Police and Fire Fighter personnel last week at the annual Police & Fire Fighters Tribute presented by the Mount Vernon Lee Chamber of Commerce. The annual event recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of our local public safety personnel and first responders. They… Read more »
Are your apps secure?
With the prevalence of apps continuously on the rise, more and more businesses are developing their own, and it is more important than ever to keep them secure. A recent itnews.com article provides some useful tools and methods that can prevent your apps from being compromised by cybercriminals and keep your business protected. There are… Read more »
Topics every cybersecurity awareness training program should cover
The saying “you are only as strong as your weakest link” applies to any team effort and cybersecurity for your organization is no exception. The best defense against a cybersecurity attack starts from the inside. Therefore, if you don’t already have a cybersecurity training program in place, you should. A recent itnews.com article provides some… Read more »
OptfinITy Recognized Again on 2018 CRN Next-Gen 250 List
OptfinITy Recognized Again on 2018 CRN Next-Gen 250 List Annual List Recognizes Solution Providers Transforming Business with Emerging Technologies Springfield, VA, November 5, 2018 – OptfinITy, the DC area’s leading IT provider for small businesses and non-profit associations announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named OptfinITy to its 2018… Read more »
How to effectively make use of social media to grow your organization
As social media continues to become a bigger part of our everyday lives, it is more important than ever for small businesses and organizations to effectively use social media to promote themselves. While social media can act as a great tool to improve and promote your business, there are certain things you should avoid if… Read more »
Tips on avoiding and recovering from SEO penalties
While it is undoubtedly important to optimize your website so that it appears near the top of search engines allowing for the highest amount of exposure, there are rules you need to be aware of if you want to remain in good standing with search engines like Google. A recent entrepreneur.com article provides some tips… Read more »
Cybersecurity standards to keep your organization safe
It’s no secret that small businesses and organizations are the main target of cyberattacks. According to a recent article from entrepreneur.com, the FBI has received more than 4 million complaints from small businesses regarding internet crime between 2000 and 2017. Unfortunately, smaller organizations generally don’t have the budget for advanced levels of cybersecurity. However, if… Read more »
