Have you received an email from a payment service that looks like this? At a glance, it looks like a legitimate email containing an invoice. However, a closer look will uncover a host of discrepancies that reveal this email to be a real phishing attempt received by someone here at OptfinITy. These discrepancies are not… Read more »
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The 5 best ways to repurpose your old Android
Do you have an old Android phone and you don’t know what to do with it? Maybe you’re thinking about storing it in a drawer, selling it, or trading it in. Whether your phone is too old to warrant a high trade-in value, or if you’re just interested in trade-in alternatives, continue reading to learn… Read more »
Top 3 Technology Tips you can Implement this Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! Earth Day marks a time where people reflect on what they’re doing to keep our planet clean and thriving. Whether you compost, recycle, take short showers, or drive electric, take the day to reflect on what you’ve done to help the environment, as well as other ways you can make a difference…. Read more »
7 Gmail Tricks you can Start Using today
An astounding number of people use Gmail to send and receive emails. In fact, Gmail accounts for 1.8 billion active email accounts. If you’re part of that 1.8 billon, you may not be familiar with all the platform has to offer. To learn how to best customize and optimize your Gmail experience, read below to… Read more »
Last minute filers: Watch out for these scams this tax season
If you’re like many Americans, you may not have finished filing your taxes yet, and you know that the April 18th deadline is quickly approaching. Many hackers prey on last-minute filers to take advantage of people’s haste, hoping to gain sensitive information from anxious users. Hackers use a variety of phishing methods to encourage people… Read more »
Is technology included in your spring-cleaning routine?
Spring marks a time of regrowth and change, and many take this season as an opportunity to tidy up their house or apartment. However, Spring is also a good time to remember to clean up your technology and cyber footprint. Throughout the year, people widen their cyber footprint by doing things like paying bills, shopping,… Read more »
Are you sure it’s safe to scan that QR Code?
QR codes are everywhere these days. From restaurant tables to Super Bowl ads, their range of uses and applications has boomed since the onset of the pandemic. As usual, cybercriminals have taken note. The FBI has warned consumers that hackers are now creating malicious QR codes designed to trick unsuspecting scanners into giving away banking… Read more »
Ever filled out a social media quiz? You may have put yourself at risk!
If you frequent any social media platform, you’ve more than likely seen seemingly harmless, wacky quizzes pop up on your feed or timeline. A lot of these tend to be associated with Facebook, but quizzes and surveys on Twitter and Instagram, as well as “Get to Know Me” videos on TikTok all serve a similar… Read more »
How Changes to the Microsoft Donation Program will Affect You
If you’re like many non-profits, you may benefit from the Microsoft Non-profit program. This endeavor has enabled nearly 400,000 organizations worldwide to access top-notch technology at discounted rates. However, there are going to be some major changes to the software donation program that will take place on April 4, 2022 that you should be aware… Read more »
Are you being tracked by an Apple AirTag?
Apple’s AirTag devices have risen in popularity since their release in 2021. Though their aim is to help users track items such as their keys or bags by attaching an AirTag to them, some have found more nefarious uses for these tracking devices. There have been reported cases of AirTags being slipped into someone’s bag… Read more »