Posts by Chris Swinson
Microsoft 365 VS Office 2021 | What Is the Difference?
While Office 2021’s one-time fee offers a tempting alternative to Microsoft 365’s subscription-based service, it’s safe to say the new offering is not a replacement for individuals and businesses in need of collaborative and secure applications. With that said, who exactly is Microsoft trying to help with this new bundle?
Read MoreDepartment of Justice’s New Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team | Sync Up With Rocket IT
Each day, over 4,000 ransomware attacks successfully hit US businesses, generating over $20 billion in revenue for the hacking industry. But just as cybercriminals appear to have the upper hand, the US Department of Justice recently announced a new team to investigate cryptocurrency-related crimes.
Read MoreRocket IT Partners With Gwinnett Great Days of Service & HomeFirst Gwinnett
While 2020 was a year that both challenged the success of nonprofit organizations and displaced many residents across the metro Atlanta area, 2021 has continued to serve as a time to rebuild.
Through Gwinnett Great Days of Service on October 22, Rocket IT is partnering with community members to provide HomeFirst Gwinnett with donations to assist in its mission to end homelessness.
Read MoreTwitch’s Entire Database Leaked | Sync Up With Rocket IT
Popular video game streaming site, Twitch is currently on fire as hackers claim to have both breached and stolen every digital asset the Amazon affiliate has stored since its creation in 2011.
Read MoreRocket IT Sponsors GNFCC Golf & Tennis Classic
It’s time to hit the greens and the court as Rocket IT teams up to support the Greater North Fulton Chamber’s Golf and Tennis Classic on October 4.
Read MoreCyber Spies Target Hotels & Governments | Sync Up With Rocket IT
For decades, Hollywood has capitalized on movies depicting cyber espionage. But in 2021, these fictional tales are becoming all too real as one nation-run spy group is responsible for hacking multiple hotel and government agencies across the United States.
Read MoreRocket IT Sponsors Aurora Theatre’s 2nd Annual 0.5k Fun Run
Join the Rocket IT team and Aurora Theatre on September 25 for the organization’s second annual 0.5k fun run. Yes, you read that right, a half kilometer race.
Read MoreRansomware Shuts Down South Africa’s Department of Justice | Sync Up With Rocket IT
You’ve heard about ransomware attacks taking down businesses, but how about an entire country? For 17 days, the IT infrastructure of South Africa’s government has been compromised by hackers, with many of the nation’s online services coming entirely to a halt.
Read MoreApple Security Update Targets Spyware
While last week’s Apple event may have ushered in a new wave of iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, those planning to stick with older devices should update their firmware immediately as a new software vulnerability affects over 1.65 billion Apple products.
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