Posts By: OptfinITy

As election season approaches, most of us already feel inundated by fundraising calls and texts. A recent SMS campaign aimed at increasing voter registration raised significant concerns about phishing scams by informing recipients they were not registered to vote. The text sought to encourage voter participation but displayed all the telltale signs of a phishing… Read more »

What are the Benefits of Choosing a Local MSP? In an era where headlines like “Giant IT Company Buys Local MSP” frequently appear, the Managed Service Provider (MSP) landscape experiences rapid shifts. These mergers and acquisitions often reflect growth for big corporations, but they also create unique challenges for local businesses and non-profit organizations. Amid… Read more »

In a recent large-scale cyberattack, hackers infiltrated over 230 million unique cloud environments hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). In this blog, we break down the details of the attack and give your organization tips to strengthen its cloud security. How the Attack Unfolded In this attack, the hackers employed automated scanning tools to search… Read more »

Is Your Wi-Fi Router Putting You at Risk of Cyber-Attacks? In a recent move, U.S. lawmakers raised alarms about the growing threat that Chinese-manufactured TP-Link Wi-Fi routers pose within the United States. They focus on whether TP-Link, a leading manufacturer of SOHO (small office/home office) routers, threatens national security due to its vulnerabilities and connections… Read more »

Is your information lurking on the dark web? A recent lawsuit has revealed a massive data breach, allegedly exposing the personal information of billions of individuals. Hackers reportedly gained access to sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, past and present addresses, and family member names. This breach has the potential to enable identity theft, financial… Read more »

If you have a credit score you wish you could change, it may be tempting to take a short cut – which scammers are counting on. The FTC is cracking down on a new fraudulent practice taking advantage of bad credit scores with falsely advertised credit repair services. The FTC Case Against Fraudulent Credit Repair… Read more »

Have you received any random texts from Apple recently? Careful – it may be a cyber criminal preying on your information. In a recent alert, security software company Symantec has warned of a new cyberattack targeting iPhone users in the U.S., aiming to steal their Apple IDs through a “phishing” campaign. This attack involves cybercriminals… Read more »

Is your organization fully equipped to handle the devastating fallout of a ransomware attack? As we recognize Ransomware Awareness Month, it’s crucial for businesses to bolster their defenses through comprehensive security awareness training. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system or data, usually by… Read more »