Posts by Chris Swinson
New ChatGPT Model Can Be Exploited for Scam Calls | Sync Up
Recent research reveals that OpenAI’s latest model, ChatGPT-4o, could be used in scams to trick people out of money or sensitive information. Learn how these scams work and what you should look out for.
Read MoreWindows 11 Updates Now Install Faster | Sync Up
Windows 11’s latest update is more than just an upgrade—it’s designed to make future updates faster and smoother. Here’s how Microsoft achieved these speed improvements and what they mean for you.
Read MoreCisco Confirms Security Incident After Data Found for Sale | Sync Up
Recently, sensitive data from Cisco began appearing on the dark web. Here’s what hackers claim to have stolen and the latest developments in the ongoing investigation.
Read MoreWindows 11’s New Passkeys Sync with Bitwarden & 1Password | Sync Up
Microsoft is making it easier to securely log in with passkeys on Windows 11. Here’s how Microsoft’s new partnerships with well-known passkey providers are paving the way for innovation.
Read MoreComcast & Truist Bank Customer Data Exposed in FBCS Breach | Sync Up
Earlier this year, a massive data breach at Financial Business and Consumer Solutions put millions of Americans’ personal information at risk. Now, the fallout has spread to Comcast and Truist Bank, bringing serious new consequences.
Read MoreMicrosoft Details Its Largest Cybersecurity Transformation | Sync Up
Microsoft just made its biggest move yet in the fight against cyber threats—making security its number one priority across the entire company. We’ll cover the cause for this drastic shift and how these updates could impact you as we sit down and sync up with Rocket IT’s weekly technology update. In this episode, you’ll hear…
Read MoreConstruction Firms Targeted in Brute Force Cyber Attacks | Sync Up
Construction companies are being targeted by hackers—and their critical systems could be wide open for attack. Here’s how cybercriminals are breaking into the software that construction firms depend on and what you can do to protect your business.
Read MoreCrypto Fraud Losses Reached $5.6 billion in 2023, FBI Says | Sync Up
2023 was a profitable year for crypto fraud, with scams resulting in $5.6 billion of lost funds. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest scams, how they work, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Read MoreFTC Urged to Stop Tech Companies from Bricking Devices | Sync Up
Have you ever bought a gadget that was amazing at first, but as the company stopped supporting it continued to lose functionality? This is called software tethering, and consumer groups are coming together to hold developers accountable.
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