With the increase in digital threats and cyber attacks over the past two years, experts are recommending for organizations to take another look at their security protocols. However, some people are falling prey to common misconceptions about digital threats and cybersecurity and leaving their organization vulnerable as a result. Here are 5 of the most… Read more »
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An Update Turned This App Into Malware. Were You Affected?
Almost 10 million devices have been compromised by a popular scanning app. Lavabird Ltd’s Barcode Scanner was a popular barcode and QR code scanner downloaded to almost 10 million devices from the Google Play Store. Android devices, unlike newer generation Apple products, do not have a built in QR code scanner or a barcode reader,… Read more »
Add Me as an Admin: A 5-Word IT Horror Story
Why Can’t I Be the Admin of My Own Computer? Everyone who works in IT dreads hearing this question. Admin privileges provide powerful access, enabling major system changes like editing files and downloading software. Calling your IT provider just to type in a passcode can feel frustrating. If your job involves frequent software downloads, it’s… Read more »
Homeland Security Gives SolarWinds Update
In late 2020, the technology world was shaken by a massive attack involving SolarWinds, the creator of a popular networking software with over three hundred thousand customers worldwide, including 412 of the companies that make up the Fortune 500. Initially, onlookers believed that the attack was directed at the massive software corporation and their high-profile… Read more »
Data Leakage Attacks are Here to Stay
What does a cyberattack look like? There’s no specific technique, target, or goal to unite them. They can be part of an anti-terrorism campaign, like the United States’ Stuxnet attack on Iranian nuclear refineries. They can be motivated by financial gain, like the recent trend of ransomware attacks that demand payment in Bitcoin before unlocking… Read more »
VoIP: Risk and Reward
The ways that people communicate at work has evolved over the years, with online messaging services and email becoming more important. However, the office phone has remained a staple of office communication for decades. Recent advancements have changed what that phone system looks like. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems have replaced traditional landlines… Read more »
Confidentiality in the COVID-19 Era
The coronavirus has changed how we work dramatically. With new methods of communication, new threats, and less time in the office, some businesses have discovered that remote work is making them more productive. Many remote workers are reporting higher levels of job satisfaction and even improved mental health after gaining more control over their workday. … Read more »
OptfinITy Recognized as “Best Mid-Sized Business”
As a leading managed server in the Mid-Atlantic region, we are pleased to announce today that the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce has named OptfinITy as its Best Mid-Sized Business of 2020. This award recognizes exemplary local businesses who best embody the values of the Chamber. In today’s new and often uncertain business environment, OptfinITy… Read more »
Google’s Blackout: What Caused It?
For 45 minutes on Monday morning, a variety of Google services were inaccessible across Europe and North America. Google Search, Gmail, and a variety of Drive programs were all down. Google’s physical devices also reported critical errors during the outage. Initial reports blamed this on an error in the service’s authentication system, but a new… Read more »
Is Zoom Back in Business?
Work-from-home is the reality for so many of us during the coronavirus pandemic. Being out of the office has its challenges: interrupting kids, spotty internet, and endless miscommunications! However, online meetings have become the symbol of this new working environment, especially the virtual meeting app ‘Zoom’. Part of the app’s popularity was its security. Zoom… Read more »
