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Cisco Systems, the maker of some of the worlds most complex networking equipment recently suffered a hacking attack.  Except, it wasn’t done via computer. Vishing or voice phishing is a type of cyberattack where malicious actors use phone calls in attempt to collect confidential information from their targets. Cisco believes the attack was conducted by… Read more »

Apple Announces New Lockdown Mode Apple is introducing a new feature designed to protect its users from advanced hacking and targeted spyware. Unlike typical Apple features that focus on bug fixes or improving battery life, this feature provides enhanced security measures for devices. Key Security Features The new lockdown mode includes several protection features: This… Read more »

Could you be providing people around you with your personal information and not really know it? You probably are. A security researcher sat outside a coffee shop and was able to read individuals’ current location; and even past locations, including but not limited to the gym they go to, their job, and even their home…. Read more »

Have you received an email from a payment service that looks like this? At a glance, it appears to be a legitimate email containing an invoice. However, a closer look reveals several discrepancies that show this email is a phishing attempt, received by someone here at OptfinITy. A legitimate and trusted payment service like PayPal… Read more »

Do you have an old Android phone and don’t know what to do with it? Maybe you’re considering storing it in a drawer, selling it, or trading it in. Whether your phone is too old to have a high trade-in value or you’re simply exploring trade-in alternatives, read on to discover the top 5 ways… Read more »

Happy Earth Day! Earth Day inspires everyone to reflect on their efforts to keep our planet clean and thriving. Whether you compost, recycle, take short showers, or drive an electric vehicle, take time today to assess your impact on the environment and explore new ways to make a difference. Below are three technology tips that… Read more »

Maximize Your Gmail Experience with These 7 Tricks Gmail is the email platform of choice for 1.8 billion active accounts. If you’re among this vast user base, you might not be aware of all the features Gmail offers to enhance your email experience. Check out these seven tips to customize and optimize Gmail to suit… Read more »

Spring: A Season for Digital Renewal Spring marks a time of regrowth and change, and many people seize this season as an opportunity to tidy up their house or apartment. However, it is also the perfect time to clean up your technology and cyber footprint. Over the year, activities like paying bills, shopping, and using… Read more »

The Rise of QR Code Scams QR codes are everywhere these days. From restaurant tables to Super Bowl ads, their uses have exploded since the pandemic began. Unfortunately, cybercriminals have also taken advantage of this boom. The FBI has warned that hackers now create malicious QR codes designed to trick unsuspecting scanners into revealing banking… Read more »

Beware of Social Media Quizzes: They Could Be Phishing Scams The Hidden Danger of Social Media Quizzes If you use social media regularly, you’ve likely seen wacky quizzes appear on your feed. Many of these quizzes are linked to Facebook, but similar surveys on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok’s “Get to Know Me” videos all serve… Read more »