Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams During Natural Disasters When a major tragedy like a hurricane or the Boston bombing strikes, your first instinct may be to help those affected by donating money. Unfortunately, cybercriminals exploit people’s goodwill by launching phishing scams and fraudulent websites designed to solicit donations. According to a recent cyber intelligence advisory,… Read more »
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Don’t become a victim of ad fraud
Protect Your Small Business from Ad Fraud As a small business or organization, you cannot afford to waste money on anything that doesn’t directly boost awareness or increase revenue. While paying for ad space on high-traffic websites can effectively promote your brand, beware of fraudulent websites that drain your advertising budget. Beware of Fraudulent Websites… Read more »
Business advantages of having your own mobile app
Why Your Business Needs a Mobile App It seems like there’s an app for everything today, and your business should be no exception. A mobile app establishes credibility and provides people with another way to interact with your organization. Why Create an App When You Have a Responsive Website? If your organization already has a… Read more »
Best ways to stay safe while using public WiFi
Stay Safe on Public WiFi: Essential Tips Public WiFi is everywhere—in coffee shops, restaurants, and malls. Many people immediately connect to these networks for better device functionality or to access the internet on non-data-enabled devices like laptops. While convenient, public WiFi poses security risks if you don’t take the right precautions. A SmallBusiness.com article offers… Read more »
What are your best password practices?
We use passwords for everything. Our email, social media, bank accounts, and many other online platforms require passwords for access. Since passwords are needed for so many things, many people choose to go with easy-to-remember passwords, or use one password for everything. While it may be convenient to not have to memorize a bunch of… Read more »
“Pausing Location History” does not stop Google from tracking you!
Whether you like it or not, Google tracks your location at all times if you use any of their apps on your smartphone. Although sharing your location has benefits—such as quickly getting directions to a nearby restaurant or checking the local weather—you may prefer to prioritize your privacy over these conveniences. Google claimed that pausing… Read more »
Have you been cryptojacked?
While you have probably heard about bitcoin, you may not be familiar with a new type of cybercrime on the rise called cryptojacking. What is Cryptojacking? Cryptojacking is essentially when a cybercriminal uses someone else’s computer or web browser without their permission to develop cryptocurrency. They usually infiltrate their victim’s system through a phishing email… Read more »
OptfinITy to present at 2018 Fairfax County Small Business Forum
OptinITy to present at the annual Fairfax County Small Business Forum The Small Business Forum offers small business owners opportunities to network, seek coaching and “find out what is available in our business ecosystem” by engaging with fellow business people, Fairfax County agencies, Federal agencies, larger corporations who seek subcontractors, and business services exhibitors all… Read more »
Optfinity CEO Michael Drobnis One of Featured IT Panelists at the 2018 Northern Virginia EYE Program’s Career Exploration Symposium and Graduation Ceremony.
The Northern Virginia Educating Youth Through Employment Program, which provides summer employment opportunities for young adults from the ages of 18-24, held their annual graduation ceremony on Friday August 10, 2018 and Opfinity’s Founder and CEO Michael Drobnis was one of the three featured panelists who spoke about the Information Technology Industry and the many… Read more »
Don’t let your business become a victim of a cyberattack!
Do you own or manage a small business or organization? If so, it is important to acknowledge the increasing risk of becoming a cyberattack victim. Data from a recent CNET article shows that since 2011 the percentage of cyberattacks that occurred in small businesses has risen from 20% to almost 50%! Another troubling statistic is… Read more »
