Washington, DC, March 25th, 2024 — OptfinITy, a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, is excited to announce its participation in the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) 2024 Business Expo. The event, scheduled to take place on March 28th at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, promises to be a dynamic platform for businesses… Read more »
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Critical Vulnerabilities Found in WordPress Plugins Put Thousands of Websites at Risk
Is your organization’s website hosted on WordPress? According to a recent discovery by the Wordfence team, your site may be at risk. The Wordfence team at WordPress security company Defiant have unveiled critical vulnerabilities in two discontinued MiniOrange plugins, as well as another concerning flaw in the widely-used RegistrationMagic plugin. These vulnerabilities pose significant risks… Read more »
Crypto Imposters are Using Calendly to Spread Mac Malware
Do you use Calendly to organize your calendar and book meetings? You may be vulnerable to a new scheme targeting Mac users. Recently reported by Krebs On Security, this scheme targets people in the cryptocurrency space through platforms like Calendly via malicious links and calendar add-ons. One victim’s experience illustrates the danger: approached via Telegram… Read more »
How to Maximize Browser Security Settings
Cyber threats, data breaches, and privacy invasions are ever-present. The good news is that you can significantly enhance your online security by tweaking and maximizing your browser’s security settings. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the essential steps to ensure a safer online experience. Keep Your Browser Updated: Enable automatic updates or check… Read more »
Optimize Your Organization’s IT Budget
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 »
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 »
Cyberthreats Against Your Company May Start as Low as $40
As cyberthreats and attacks continue to increase, a recent report by Positive Technologies reveals an analysis that exposes why that is. The report shows the costs of many cybercrime services across the dark web are surprisingly cheap. According to the report, the costs of cybercrime services can begin from as low as $40 to $4,500…. Read more »
How Cybercriminals are Using the Dark Web to Scam People From US Employee Benefits
Cybercriminals have been capitalizing on every virtual aspect of the coronavirus pandemic. Malware has been created to tap into the medical, financial, social, and even psychological repercussions of the outbreak. In a blog post entitled Pandemic Unemployment Scams Made Easy, IntSigns notes that the dramatic rise in unemployment numbers has placed major stress on the… Read more »
How Do People Access The Dark Web: Question 2 Answered!
