Optimizing an IT budget is an essential investment for any organization in today’s business landscape. This blog explores key strategies for businesses to make informed decisions and maximize their ROI. Embracing Cloud Technologies Leverage cloud computing for flexibility, scalability, and reduced on-premises maintenance costs. Virtualization and Consolidation Utilize virtualization to optimize hardware resources and consolidate… Read more »
Posts Tagged: security
OptfinITy Named Mid-Size Business of the Year at Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber’s Best Business Awards
Springfield, VA, March 1st, 2024 — OptfinITy, a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, proudly announces its recognition as the Mid-Size Business of the Year at the prestigious Best Business Awards, organized by the Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce. The Best Business Awards celebrates excellence and achievement in various business categories, highlighting companies and… Read more »
Major Victory Against LockBit Ransomware
Global Takedown and Mitigation Strategies In a significant win against cybercrime, the LockBit ransomware-as-a-service provider has been dismantled by the U.K. National Crime Agency’s Cyber Division, the FBI, and global partners. This action, dealing a severe blow to the group responsible for over 2,000 global victims, highlights the ongoing battle against ransomware threats. LockBit Ransomware… Read more »
Protecting Your Business: Unmasking the Most Common Scam Calls
Following the recent viral story of the woman who lost $50,000 to a phone scam, the discourse surrounding scam prevention has been renewed. Unfortunately, stories like these are becoming increasingly common and are not only detrimental to individuals – but can be to businesses as well. Below are five of the most common scam calls… Read more »
OnlyFake: The $15 Threat Lurking in the Shadows of AI
A new AI-powered platform named OnlyFake is generating fake IDs for as low as $15, sparking concerns about potential misuse for criminal activities. OnlyFake’s owner claims these realistic IDs can be created in mere minutes and successfully pass KYC checks at major crypto exchanges. If placed in the wrong hands, this technology could be used… Read more »
Use of Blockchain Poses New Cybersecurity Risks
Blockchain technology is most commonly associated with cryptocurrencies, but it has many potential applications for cybersecurity. Blockchain is a decentralized ledger that records transactions securely and transparently. This makes it ideal for storing sensitive data such as financial records or personally identifiable information. However, the use of blockchain also poses new cybersecurity risks. For example,… Read more »
How Texas Snowstorms Impact Tech Companies Worldwide
It’s been a cold month in Texas–an Arctic front covered most of the middle and southern American states in snow. Some parts of the southernmost state received over a foot of icy accumulation, and temperatures fell to single digits. While areas of the US can handle those conditions, Texas’s infrastructure was drastically unsuited to the… Read more »
Combo Phishing Attacks Target VPN
Everyone is familiar with the uptick in email phishing scams that have come with the COVID-19 pandemic. Workers and employers alike are adapting their security practices to defend company and consumer data. However, cybercriminals are adapting too. One group is combining phone calls and custom phishing sites to corporate VPN credentials. This group acts on… Read more »
Your Security Toolkit: Password Manager
With work-from-home becoming the new normal, companies are scrambling to adapt their security practices. Some are hiring an outside firm to handle their transition, while others are trying to cobble together an in-house solution. Security is difficult to maintain at the best of times, and 2020 is most definitely not the best of times. Security… Read more »
Does Remote Work Impact Security?
Remote work has become a way of life for so many of us. It makes a lot of things harder. Communication, focus, and task management have all become more difficult. One of the things hardest hit by remote work is our online security. An overall increase in teleworking makes it harder for companies and workers… Read more »
