Refresh Your Digital Space: 4 Essential IT Spring Cleaning Tips

Posted by - March 26, 2024

Since many of us spend as much time online as we do offline, it’s just as important to fresh your digital space as it is your physical space. Just like decluttering your home, organizing your digital space can boost efficiency, productivity, and even cybersecurity. Below are four tips to help you jump into your virtual… Read more »

Critical Vulnerabilities Found in WordPress Plugins Put Thousands of Websites at Risk

Posted by - March 20, 2024

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

Posted by - March 19, 2024

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 »

OptfinITy Named Mid-Size Business of the Year at Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber’s Best Business Awards

Posted by - March 04, 2024

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

Posted by - February 22, 2024

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

Posted by - February 20, 2024

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 »

FBI Warns Companies Still Using Windows 7 After End of Life

Posted by - August 11, 2020

The Federal Bureau of Investigation sent a private industry notification on Monday to partners in the US private sector about the dangers of continuing to use Windows 7 after the operating system reached its official end-of-life earlier this year. The notification mentions that cyber criminals are now targeting computer networks after an operating system achieves… Read more »

Does Zoom’s New Announcement Matter for Your Business?

Posted by - June 17, 2020

Zoom announced this past week that those who use the video platform for free will no longer have encrypted calls and that this new change will be happening soon. According to the company, the reason for the change is the company is  wanting to comply and work with local law enforcement in case Zoom is… Read more »