Posts by Chris Swinson
Internet Explorer’s Massive Zero-Day Vulnerability | Sync Up With Rocket IT
Still using Internet Explorer? If so, it’s time to reconsider as a new zero-day vulnerability within the web browser can provide hackers with complete control of your PC from anywhere in the world.
Read MoreRocket IT Business Podcast | Steven Tomlinson & Dave Hollister | Accountability at Every Level | Ep. 26
As organizations have scrambled to adapt to health guidelines for commercial workspaces, Steven Tomlinson and Dave Hollister of Level Seven Facilities Services have served on the front lines of the pandemic. In episode 26 of the Rocket IT Business Podcast, audiences hear how Dave and Steven have built their business to embrace challenges and opportunities as they appear.
Read MoreBluetooth Vulnerability Impacts Billions of Devices | BrakTooth | Sync Up With Rocket IT
Bluetooth allows us to quickly connect headphones, keyboards, and gaming controllers to our computers. And now, thanks to a new vulnerability named BrakTooth, it also provides hackers with a means to exploit the wireless connectivity of nearly one billion devices.
Read MoreApple, Amazon, Google, & Microsoft Pledge Billions to U.S. Cybersecurity | Sync Up With Rocket IT
Recent headlines have shown the impact cyber attacks can have on critical U.S. infrastructures. But now, the gloves are off as Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon promise the White House billions of dollars to fight cyber terrorism.
Read MoreCase Story | Virtual Chief Information Officer
Although 76% of individuals believe that having a mentor is important, only 37% of the workforce is afforded such an opportunity. But when looking to train and retain the talent that guides your company’s technology infrastructure, where do you begin?
Read MoreFacebook Unveils VR Metaverse | Horizon Workrooms | Sync Up With Rocket IT
While the pandemic brought about flexible workspaces, remote work can be isolating. But with Facebook’s new Horizon Workroom’s app, the tech giant is aiming to offer teams a more collaborative experience through virtual reality.
Read MoreHow Safe are Security Cameras? Wireless VS Wired Cameras
Security cameras without proper privacy settings increase a home or office’s chance of being hacked by 47 percent. Here’s how wireless cameras stack up against their wired counterparts and which security features you should consider when selecting a camera system.
Read MoreUp to 100 Million T-Mobile Accounts Compromised | Sync Up With Rocket IT
Do you use T-Mobile as your wireless carrier? If so, chances are your account has been compromised as one cybercriminal is claiming to have stolen the information of 100 million T-Mobile customers. But with the investigation still ongoing, what can you do now as your information is waiting to be sold to the highest bidder online?
Read MoreApple to Begin Scanning iCloud Photos | Sync Up With Rocket IT
As tech developers struggle to find a balance between data privacy and the safety of their users, Apple’s newest innovation aims to help law enforcement track down content related to child endangerment by scanning your iCloud photos and the messages you receive.
But while Apple’s admirable goal may be to create a platform that empowers people while keeping them safe, at what cost does this come for law-abiding citizens?
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