Does your business have a spare $2 million around to fix your computer problems when you get the next Ransomware attack? As you may have seen in the news, the city of Atlanta, George recently became a victim of the SamSam ransomware, shutting down operational systems. Unlike most ransomware, SamSam indiscriminately searches the internet for… Read more »
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Cybercrime is costing businesses thousands of dollars
According to a recent CNET article, cybercrime is now costing businesses as much as $600 billion. In fact, the most recent Ransomeware attack costs millions of dollars to the city of Atlanta to recover from that attack. So what does a small business or non-profit organization do? The most important thing you can do is… Read more »
OptfinITy Recognized for Excellence in Managed IT Services
Springfield, VA, February 27, 2018 – OptfinITy, Washington, DC’s leading provider of IT Services, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, named OptfinITy to its 2018 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. This annual list highlights North American solution providers who deliver cutting-edge approaches to managed services…. Read more »
WordPress Updates are No Longer Automatic
Making sure your website is updated with the latest patches is very important as new vulnerabilities are discovered almost daily – so what happens when the latest update stops your updates from working? On Monday, WordPress released version 4.9.3. The very next day, WordPress released version 4.9.4. Although version 4.9.3 fixed 34 bugs, it also… Read more »
The Holiday Season Is Scammer Heaven
It’s the Holiday Season once again, but remember it is also a holiday for the bad guys as well, but not in the way you might think. Hackers go into scam-overdrive mode during this time of the year to prey on the heavy shopping done by consumers. This time of year is the busiest for… Read more »
OptfinITy Recognized on 2017 CRN Next-Gen 250 List
November 6, 2017 – OptfinITy, the DC areas Leading IT Provider for Small Business and Non-Profit Associations announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named OptfinITy to its 2017 Next-Gen 250 list. The annual list recognizes standout IT solution providers who have successfully transformed their businesses to meet the demands… Read more »
What is the KRACK Attack and Are You Safe?
The Hidden Threat to Wireless Networks Most of us use wireless networks (Wi-Fi) daily, but many don’t realize that every wireless device is at risk of being hijacked. Wireless networks initially relied on a protocol called WEP, which proved insecure. This led to the development of WPA2. While WPA2 was designed to protect networks and… Read more »
Why you Should Consider VoIP
Voice over Internet Protocol, more often referred to as VoIP or Voice over IP is a technology that utilizes your internet connection to make and receive phone calls. VoIP is a popular technology option among small to medium sized business to replace their traditional phone system or landlines since it provides more features and cost… Read more »
Want to improve cybersecurity? Try phishing your own employees
Spear phishing campaigns make up 90% of cyberattacks and most employees are still unable to discern these scams from innocent emails. If you want to improve your company’s cybersecurity education, you might want to consider phishing your own staff. Before making the campaign public, companies should take a baseline measurement of how employees react to… Read more »
OTAC 10th Annual Connection Reception
For the tenth consecutive year, as Alexandria’s premiere business organization, Old Town Alexandria Connection, OTAC, is hosting a FREE reception to foster relationships among regional business professionals who will meet, mingle, and connect with potential clients and business opportunities. Invitation-only admission with complimentary food, cash bar, scholarship raffle, & multiple prize drawings. One hundred percent… Read more »
