Posts by Chris Swinson
The U.S. Treasury Department Was Hacked | Key Details to Know | Sync Up
A recent cyberattack on the US Treasury Department serves as a reminder of how even the most secure organizations can be vulnerable. Here’s how hackers made their way into government systems and what you can do to ensure your environment remains secure.
Read MoreMicrosoft Is Testing iPhone File Sharing with Windows PCs | Sync Up
File sharing between your iPhone and PC is about to become way easier as Microsoft introduces a new feature that allows for seamless file transfers between the two ecosystems.
Read MoreFBI Recommends Encrypted Apps Amid Massive Cyberattack | Sync Up
Phone calls and text messages might not be as private as you think. US officials are now urging everyone to switch to encrypted apps to protect their personal communications.
Read MoreGoogle Chrome’s New Feature Checks Website Trustworthiness | Sync Up
The internet is filled with sketchy sites, making it harder than ever to know which ones to trust. But Google Chrome’s new Store Review feature is about to make that decision a whole lot easier.
Read MoreMicrosoft Teams Will Soon Offer Translation in Real Time | Sync Up
Imagine attending a virtual meeting where language barriers are no longer a concern. Here’s how Microsoft Teams aims to make this possible with its new interpreter feature.
Read MoreSpam Call Complaints Are Down by 50% in 2024, FTC Claims | Sync Up
Spam calls can be both frustrating and dangerous, which is why the Federal Trade Commission has stepped in to help regulate them. Here’s why the FTC latest claims that there’s been a drop in spam calls and what’s driving these changes.
Read MoreGoogle Cloud Is Making MFA Mandatory in 2025 | Sync Up
Google Cloud is making a big change in how users secure their accounts by requiring multi-factor authentication by the end of 2025. Here’s why Google is making this move, and how businesses can get ready for the rollout.
Read MoreNew 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.
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